PROJECT PLANNING AND CONTROLS
Project Controls & Planning Services
Delivering Certainty, Structure, and Strategic Foresight
At EVRA Consulting, our approach to Project Controls and Planning is rooted in precision, transparency, and strategic value. We partner with clients to establish control from the earliest stages of a project and maintain it throughout delivery—ensuring that time, cost, and performance objectives are achieved with confidence.
Tender Programmes: Setting a Winning Strategy
Our tender planning services are designed to give contractors and developers a competitive edge during the bidding phase. We prepare high-quality preliminary programmes that demonstrate a credible, achievable, and efficient project timeline—tailored to reflect contract-specific milestones and construction methodology.
Key elements include:
Construction logic and sequencing strategy
Critical path identification
Resource and equipment planning
Preliminary risk identification and mitigation
Tender-stage cash flow forecasts and S-curves
Compliance with tender submission requirements
Our tender programmes not only help secure projects but also form a strong foundation for future planning phases.
Baseline Programmes: The Cornerstone of Project Delivery
The baseline schedule serves as the contractual and operational benchmark for all project performance measurement. EVRA Consulting develops highly detailed baseline programmes that are both technically robust and contractually compliant.
Our baseline services include:
Full integration of scope, time, and cost
Alignment with contractual timeframes, milestones, and notice provisions
Resource and procurement logic modelling
Methodology validation and buildability assessments
Float ownership analysis and early warning mechanisms
Programme sign-off support and submission documentation
A well-prepared baseline protects our clients’ interests and enables transparent, defensible tracking of project performance.
Project Controls: A Fully Integrated Management Framework
Our Project Controls framework is a comprehensive suite of services designed to monitor, manage, and report on project progress in real-time. We tailor our controls to suit each project’s scale and complexity, offering integrated oversight across the following domains:
Schedule Control – Monitoring performance against baseline and forecast
Cost Control – Budget tracking, cost performance indices, and forecast to complete
Change Management – Variation tracking, impact assessments, and delay quantification
Risk Management – Identification, analysis, and mitigation of time-related risks
Reporting Systems – Customised dashboards, performance metrics, and status summaries
Our controls empower clients to make informed decisions, adapt proactively to change, and maintain alignment with project goals.
Cash Flow Integration into Construction Programmes
An often overlooked but critical aspect of planning is the alignment of programme logic with financial forecasts. At EVRA Consulting, we embed cash flow profiles directly into construction schedules, enabling real-time visibility of budget burn rates and financial exposure.
Activity-level cost loading and budget allocation
Time-phased cost and cash flow forecasts
Cumulative S-curves and cost performance baselines
Financial reporting aligned with programme updates
Integration with client financial systems where required
This integration supports better financial planning, enhances investor and stakeholder confidence, and provides early warning of budget variances.
On-Site Planning, Progress Recording & Reporting
Our planning consultants are not desk-bound—they provide hands-on, site-based planning support to ensure accuracy and immediacy in tracking real-world progress.
Daily and weekly progress tracking
Site inspections and visual verification
As-built records and photographic logs
Progress reports with narrative analysis and look-ahead forecasts
Interface and coordination management across trades
Reporting dashboards tailored to client needs (PDF, Excel, Power BI, etc.)
We ensure our clients always have an accurate and independently verified view of how work is progressing, and what actions may be required to stay on track.
Earned Value Management (EVM): Performance with Precision
We implement Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) to provide a quantitative performance measurement of schedule and cost performance. EVM integrates scope, time, and cost to produce real-time project performance insights.
Key deliverables include:
Earned Value (EV), Planned Value (PV), and Actual Cost (AC)
Schedule Performance Index (SPI) and Cost Performance Index (CPI)
Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC)
Variance Analysis (SV/CV) and trend forecasting
EVM dashboards and visual reporting for executives
Our EVM systems support early identification of deviations, allowing corrective measures before delays or overspend become critical.
Acceleration and Recovery Programmes: Regaining Lost Time
When a project falls behind, EVRA Consulting provides acceleration and recovery planning to mitigate delay and restore critical path performance.
We assist with:
Delay impact assessments and root cause analysis
Re-sequencing and reallocation of resources
Alternative construction methodologies
Extended work shifts and multi-crew planning
Cost-benefit analysis of recovery scenarios
Updated recovery programmes and revised completion forecasts
These solutions are developed collaboratively with project teams, ensuring they are both practical and achievable.
Programme Evaluation and Repair: Strategic Realignment
If an existing project schedule is no longer reliable or has lost its critical path integrity, our team steps in to repair and recalibrate the programme.
Our services include:
Programme health checks and forensic reviews
Identification of logic errors, open ends, and constraints
Critical path revalidation and float recalculation
Alignment of as-built data with forecast planning
Implementation of improved reporting structures
Updated schedules submitted for contractual re-approval
This service is especially valuable during project transitions, audits, or dispute resolution proceedings, ensuring the programme continues to be a reliable project management tool.
Establishing a Contractually-Compliant Baseline
A professionally developed baseline programme is not only a best practice but a contractual requirement under most standard and bespoke forms of contract. Whether under FIDIC, NEC, JBCC, or GCC contracts, our planning experts ensure the baseline schedule is prepared with meticulous attention to:
Contractual requirements and milestones
Critical path identification and logic integrity
Resource, cost, and procurement integration
Realistic sequencing and risk-based analysis
We position the baseline as a performance benchmark—enabling accurate progress measurement, early risk detection, and robust dispute defensibility.
Planning Excellence Across Industries
Our Planning Consultants bring a depth of technical expertise and practical field experience, enabling them to create dynamic and realistic programmes that reflect actual site conditions and project complexity. Our services span all project phases:
Tender Stage Planning – Preliminary programmes for bid submissions
Construction Stage Planning – Detailed construction schedules and look-ahead programmes
Recovery and Mitigation Planning – Fast-track schedules, resequencing, and critical path compression
Delay Impact Analysis – As-built vs. as-planned modelling, time impact analysis
Progress Monitoring & Earned Value Management (EVM) – Schedule performance indices, SPI/CPI analysis
Comprehensive Project Controls Framework
Our Project Controls service goes beyond planning. We provide a comprehensive suite of controls that govern scope, schedule, cost, and risk, integrating them into a unified management framework:
Schedule Development and Management
Performance Measurement and Forecasting
Progress Reporting & Dashboard Generation
Cost Control and Cash Flow Forecasting
Change Management and Scenario Modelling
Claims Support & Delay Mitigation Strategies
We offer our clients complete transparency, predictability, and decision-making insight through regular reporting and early warning systems.
Software Proficiency: Technologically Equipped for Success
Our Planning Consultants are fully proficient in all industry-standard and client-preferred software tools, ensuring adaptability and interoperability across platforms:
Primavera P6 – Critical path-based enterprise scheduling
Microsoft Project – Flexible scheduling for medium-scale projects
Asta Powerproject – Visual, resource-loaded programmes with BIM integration
CCS (Candy) – Integration of planning with estimating and cost control
Tilos – Time-location-based planning ideal for linear infrastructure works
This versatility enables us to integrate seamlessly into existing project environments and deliver data-driven insights aligned to our client’s systems.
FAQ
Why is a baseline schedule so important?
A baseline schedule is the contractual yardstick for measuring progress, delay, and performance. Without a reliable baseline, it becomes extremely difficult to assess time entitlements, manage change, or resolve disputes effectively.
What types of projects do you provide planning services for?
We provide planning and project controls services across building, infrastructure, energy, mining, and industrial sectors—supporting both public and private developments across Africa.
Can EVRA assist at tender stage?
Absolutely. We support clients and contractors at tender stage with preliminary programmes, methodology input, and bid strategy to strengthen submissions and increase win rates.
What happens if our project is already delayed?
We offer recovery and acceleration planning, where our team will assess causes of delay, identify critical path changes, and propose strategic interventions to restore progress.
Do you offer on-site support?
Yes. Our planners are frequently embedded on-site to track actual progress, liaise with subcontractors, coordinate interfaces, and ensure reliable data flows into the programme.
Can EVRA help with forensic delay analysis later?
Yes. Our planning work is built to withstand scrutiny and support potential claims or defences. Our consultants are skilled in forensic delay analysis and expert witness services.
What software tools do you use?
We are fully proficient in the industry’s leading platforms: Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Asta Powerproject, CCS Candy, and Tilos, allowing us to integrate into any project environment.
How is cash flow aligned with the schedule?
We time-phase cost data within the programme, allowing for accurate cash flow forecasts, financial planning, and reporting using S-curves and performance indices.
What distinguishes EVRA from other planning consultants?
EVRA combines technical excellence, practical site knowledge, and contractual fluency—backed by a strong reputation for integrity and precision across the African continent.
Can EVRA Consulting assist in updating or repairing poorly prepared or outdated programmes?
Yes. We offer a programme evaluation and repair service designed to assess the health of existing schedules, correct logic flaws, restore critical path integrity, and re-establish reliable forecasting. This is particularly valuable for projects facing change, disruption, or those entering dispute resolution stages.
Partner with EVRA Consulting
At EVRA Consulting, our Project Controls & Planning services deliver clarity, consistency, and control at every stage of the project lifecycle. Our expert consultants, advanced methodologies, and commitment to excellence ensure that our clients always build on a foundation of strategic foresight and precision planning.
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