PPSS - Project Planning & Scheduling Solutions Website: https://ppss.net.au Last Updated: November 2025 ================================================================================ COMPANY OVERVIEW ================================================================================ PPSS (Project Planning & Scheduling Solutions) is a specialist consulting firm delivering certainty on complex capital projects across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia-Pacific region. We provide expert consulting, enterprise-grade Primavera P6 hosting, and comprehensive training to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget. CORE VALUE PROPOSITION - We deliver certainty on complex projects - Expert consulting, enterprise-grade P6 hosting, and comprehensive training - Practitioner-led, tool-agnostic approach embedded with client teams - Focus on uplifting capability and sustaining results KEY STATISTICS - $10B+ capital projects supported across infrastructure, mining, and energy sectors - 95%+ on-time delivery based on 250+ completed projects - 15+ years expertise with senior consultants and deep industry knowledge ================================================================================ SERVICES & CAPABILITIES ================================================================================ 1. PROJECT PLANNING Strategic frameworks and baselines that align sponsors and delivery teams. - Strategic project planning and risk assessment - Project-scale integration and forecasting - Scenario planning and decision support - Sectors: Infrastructure, Resources, Energy, Commercial Development 2. PROJECT SCHEDULING Project-scale integration, forecasting, and scenario planning. - Advanced scheduling methodologies - Critical path analysis and optimization - Resource planning and allocation - Progress tracking and reporting - Sectors: Infrastructure, Resources, Energy 3. PROJECT CONTROLS Governance of cost, schedule, risk, and change for confident decisions. - Earned value management - Cost control and forecasting - Risk management and mitigation - Change control processes - Sectors: Infrastructure, Resources, Energy, Commercial Development 4. PRIMAVERA P6 SERVICES P6 Implementation Clean, reliable Primavera P6 environments configured to your ways of working. - System architecture design - Database configuration and optimization - User interface customization - Integration with existing systems - Sectors: All sectors P6 Managed Support Administration, upgrades, and responsive support that teams rely on. - 24/7 technical support - System maintenance and updates - Performance monitoring - User training and documentation - Sectors: All sectors P6 Training Cohort-based training from Foundations to Advanced for delivery teams. - Beginner to advanced curriculum - Hands-on practical exercises - Industry-specific case studies - Certification projects - Sectors: All sectors ================================================================================ OUR APPROACH - PROJECT-BASED METHODOLOGY ================================================================================ 1. DISCOVER Align objectives, structures, and ways of working. - Stakeholder analysis and engagement - Current state assessment - Requirements gathering - Gap analysis 2. DESIGN Shape the plan, cadence, and decision model. - Solution architecture design - Process definition and documentation - Governance framework development - Implementation roadmap 3. DELIVER Execute with disciplined change and performance. - Phased implementation approach - Change management support - Performance monitoring - Continuous improvement 4. ASSURE Independent review and uplift to sustain outcomes. - Quality assurance and validation - Performance assessment - Capability uplift projects - Ongoing support and maintenance ================================================================================ INDUSTRY SECTORS ================================================================================ INFRASTRUCTURE - Transportation projects (roads, rail, airports) - Water and wastewater systems - Telecommunications infrastructure - Urban development projects RESOURCES & MINING - Mining operations and facilities - Processing plants and refineries - Environmental rehabilitation - Supply chain optimization ENERGY - Power generation facilities - Renewable energy projects - Transmission and distribution - Energy storage systems COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT - Commercial real estate - Mixed-use developments - Retail and hospitality - Industrial facilities DEFENCE - Military infrastructure - Defence manufacturing - Research and development facilities - Logistics and supply chain ================================================================================ FEATURED PROJECTS ================================================================================ SWANBANK E POWER STATION OVERHAUL Client: CleanCo Location: Swanbank Power Station, QLD Duration: 2024 Sector: Energy Challenge: Complex $80M overhaul requiring precise scheduling and controls coordination across multiple contractors and stakeholders. Solution: Provided comprehensive scheduling & controls support for the power station upgrade and transition to Clean Energy Hub. Outcome: Achieved record 385MW output, completed on time and within budget, enabling transition to large-scale battery storage system. --- GOVE SNL PIPELINE REPLACEMENT Client: ENAP (Engineering Applications) Location: Gove, Northern Territory Duration: 2024-2025 Sector: Pipeline Challenge: Critical pipeline infrastructure replacement requiring detailed progress reporting and earned value management across complex work packages. Solution: Delivered key project scheduling & controls support including S-Curve reporting, critical path analysis, and comprehensive progress tracking. Outcome: Successful delivery of critical infrastructure with full compliance reporting and stakeholder visibility across the project. --- GOVE POND 5 REHABILITATION Client: McCoskers Location: Gove, Northern Territory Duration: 2022-2025 Sector: Civil Challenge: Multi-year caustic bauxite tailings storage pond closure requiring complex environmental controls and stakeholder coordination. Solution: Provided comprehensive scheduling & controls support including on and offsite support for the pond capping and rehabilitation works. Outcome: Successful closure and rehabilitation of the tailings storage pond, contributing to the broader Gove operations closure project. --- SYDNEY METRO NORTHWEST EXTENSION Client: Sydney Metro Location: Sydney, NSW Duration: 2024 Sector: Infrastructure/Transport Challenge: Complex infrastructure project extending metro network through challenging terrain with urban constraints and environmental sensitivity. Solution: Comprehensive project planning and scheduling services including integrated schedule development using Primavera P6, risk assessment and mitigation planning, resource planning and optimisation. Outcome: Delivered 3 months ahead of schedule with 15% cost savings, zero safety incidents, and 99.2% schedule adherence. ================================================================================ KEY INSIGHTS & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP ================================================================================ - P6 That Executives Actually Value: Insights on making Primavera P6 reports and dashboards that drive executive decision-making and project success. - From Gantts to Integrated Master Schedule: Best practices for transitioning from basic Gantt charts to comprehensive integrated master schedules that provide real project visibility. - Project Controls vs Project Management: Understanding the critical differences between project controls and project management, and how to optimize both functions. - Stage Gates That Drive Decisions: Designing effective stage gate processes that provide meaningful decision points and project governance. - Change Control Without Theatre: Implementing practical change control processes that add value without bureaucratic overhead. ================================================================================ TECHNOLOGY & TOOLS ================================================================================ PRIMAVERA P6 - Enterprise project portfolio management - Advanced scheduling and resource management - Risk and cost management integration - Reporting and analytics capabilities PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGIES - PMI/PMBOK standards - PRINCE2 methodology - Agile project management - Lean construction principles INDUSTRY STANDARDS - ISO 21500 (Project Management) - ISO 31000 (Risk Management) - AACE International standards - PMI standards and best practices ================================================================================ GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE ================================================================================ AUSTRALIA - Brisbane (Headquarters) - Sydney - Melbourne - Perth - Adelaide - Darwin NEW ZEALAND - Auckland - Wellington - Christchurch ASIA-PACIFIC - Singapore - Philippines - Indonesia - Malaysia ================================================================================ COMPANY LEADERSHIP & TEAM ================================================================================ LEADERSHIP TEAM Kurt Stevens, Director: 15 years of project planning and governance across infrastructure and resources. Advisor to sponsors and boards on capital delivery, with deep expertise in Primavera P6 implementation and project controls frameworks. COMPANY CULTURE - Practitioner-led approach with deep industry experience - Independent and outcome-focused methodology - Simple, repeatable processes that are easy to live with - Focus on clarity and execution in complex delivery problems ENGAGEMENT MODELS 1. Advisory Review: Independent health check and improvement roadmap when you need a clear starting point 2. Embedded Team: Senior specialists augment your PMO to lead planning, scheduling and controls during critical phases 3. Managed Controls Office: We stand up and operate the controls function end-to-end so executives get decision-ready insight every month ================================================================================ CONTACT INFORMATION ================================================================================ HEADQUARTERS Brisbane, Queensland, Australia WEBSITE https://ppss.net.au KEY CONTACT POINTS - General inquiries: Contact form on website - Service consultations: https://ppss.net.au/contact - Career opportunities: https://ppss.net.au/careers - Training inquiries: https://ppss.net.au/services/training EMAIL contact@ppss.net.au PHONE +61 7 3555 8329 GEOGRAPHIC PRESENCE Australia: Brisbane (Headquarters), Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin New Zealand: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch Asia-Pacific: Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia ================================================================================ WEBSITE STRUCTURE & LINKS ================================================================================ Main Pages: - Home: https://ppss.net.au - Services: https://ppss.net.au/services - Projects: https://ppss.net.au/projects - Insights: https://ppss.net.au/insights - About: https://ppss.net.au/about - Contact: https://ppss.net.au/contact Service Pages: - Project Planning: https://ppss.net.au/services/project-planning - Project Scheduling: https://ppss.net.au/services/project-scheduling - Project Controls: https://ppss.net.au/services/project-controls - P6 Services: https://ppss.net.au/services/p6-services - Training: https://ppss.net.au/services/training Additional Resources: - LLM Content Guide: https://ppss.net.au/llms.txt - Static HTML Version: https://ppss.net.au/site.html - Sitemap: https://ppss.net.au/sitemap.xml ================================================================================ END OF DOCUMENT ================================================================================