Resources for Planning Engineers

Complete Earned Value Management dashboard with auto-calculating SPI, CPI, EAC, ETC, VAC. Plug in BCWP/BCWS/ACWP weekly and the entire dashboard updates including S-curves and trend charts.

Structured Extension of Time claim template following SCL Protocol. Includes sections for delay event narrative, contemporaneous records, Time Impact Analysis, entitlement justification, and quantum.

Executive-ready weekly progress report covering planned vs. actual, SPI/CPI snapshot, critical path status, delays log, risks, and 2-week look-ahead. Designed for PMC and client submittals.

Combined delay event log and risk register aligned with AACE RP-68R-11. Track delay events with contractual reference, severity, mitigation, owner, and entitlement status — all in one place.

Activity-code-based man-hour tracking template with planned vs. actual comparison, productivity index, and overrun analysis. Ideal for EPC and refinery projects with multiple disciplines.

One-page reference card covering essential P6 shortcuts, constraint types, calendar best practices, and the most useful global change formulas. Print it, pin it, save hours.

The global standard for project management. Home of PMBOK Guide, PMP® certification, and project management research. Essential reference for every planning professional.

The Society of Construction Law's authoritative protocol on delay analysis and disruption claims. Required reading for anyone working on EOT claims. Free download available.

Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering. Home of Recommended Practices for EVM, forensic schedule analysis, and risk management (RP-68R-11). Essential reference body.

Council for Regulating the Practice of Engineering Professions in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Mandatory registration for engineers working in Bahrain. Apply for RE status here.

The industry-standard scheduling tool for EPC, oil & gas, and major infrastructure projects. Documentation, training resources, and licensing information available on Oracle's official site.

The leading business intelligence tool for building executive dashboards from project data. Free desktop version for individuals — perfect for planning engineers building KPI dashboards.

Excellent online training platform specifically for Primavera P6, EVM, and project controls. Run by Michael Lepage — practical, project-focused content for working planners.

The leading construction and infrastructure news source for the GCC region. Project announcements, contractor news, and market intelligence relevant to GCC planning engineers.

Premium source for project announcements, contract awards, and energy sector intelligence across the GCC. Essential reading for tracking the EPC mega-project pipeline.