Rethinking Microsoft Project

Is Microsoft Project being underestimated for construction scheduling? For years, many schedulers have dismissed MS Project as too limited for complex projects, but what if that perception is outdated? In this eye-opening session, Kenny Arnold, CTO of SSI Tools, reveals how Microsoft Project vs P6 is no longer a one-sided comparison—and how the right tools can unlock MS Project’s true potential for enterprise-level scheduling.

You’ll discover how Microsoft Project, enhanced with SSI Tools, can handle massive projects (we’re talking 90,000+ line schedules), provide P6-level dependency tracing, automate schedule health checks with the industry-standard 14-point assessment, and generate sophisticated resource utilization reports—all while maintaining the accessibility and flexibility that make Project easier to learn and deploy than traditional enterprise tools.

What You’ll Learn:

• How Microsoft Project compares to Primavera P6 for construction and complex project scheduling
• Dependency Tracer: Navigate task relationships with P6-style logic views
• Automated 14-point assessment and custom schedule integrity audits
• Time Scaled Values: Extract resource utilization data into flexible Excel reports
• Creating custom fields with formulas for advanced schedule calculations
• Real-world examples of large-scale projects managed successfully in MS Project
• When to use Microsoft Project vs other enterprise scheduling tools

Ideal for:

• Schedulers considering Microsoft Project for construction or complex projects
• Project managers evaluating scheduling tool options
• Organizations looking to reduce software costs without sacrificing capability
• P6 users curious about Microsoft Project’s enhanced capabilities
• Anyone seeking a more accessible alternative to traditional enterprise scheduling tools