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Stacy
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You can also read more about Monte Carlo and other risk management methods in Chris Hendrickson's Project Management for Construction book. He discusses Monte Carlo in the Advanced Scheduling Techniques chapter.
Stacy
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norzul, check out this discussion at the Planning Planet: What do you expect?
We also have a few peer reviews (all PMKB members may contribute reviews) of both systems in our critical path software reviews database.
Stacy
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From the owner's perspective, you should also consider whether you have the sufficient, competent supervision on hand to manage a project. If not, then a lump sum contract may make more sense as you will not be able to properly manage the execution otherwise.
Stacy
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You might try asking this at the Planning Planet's Contracts, Claims & Claims Assessment forum. There are several experts in the field participating there who will likely be able to point you in the right direction.
Stacy
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I have not heard of either of those two. We have a project management software reviews database which includes estimating software although we don't have a lot of reviews posted at this moment, you might find something of interest there.
Stacy
Project Management Knowledge Base
If you are located in the USA, you might consider some self-study for PMI's CAPM credential until you have the prerequisites for the PMP credential. The PMP credential is well respected.
Stacy
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According to the CAPM Credential Handbook PDF (bottom of page 8):The CAPM Credential Terms of Use
If a candidate successfully passes the CAPM exam he/she is certified for a period of 5 years. During this time the candidate must adhere to the Project Management Institute’s CAPM Code of...
HDS, I think PMI has toughened the requirements for the PMP cedential in order to make their CAPM credential meaningful to employers.
Stacy
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