ARES PRISM Blog

Topics: Earned Value Management, Dashboards, Change Management, Cost Management, PRISM News, Integration

It was a dark and stormy night. A man sat alone in a darkened office building, light from the computer screen in front of him highlighted his expression of fear. Row after row of numbers in disparate spreadsheets filled the screen. Was the project on time? Was it on budget ? THERE WAS NO WAY TO KNOW! 

Topics: Limitations of Spreadsheets, Cost Management, Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Software

DanCar Energy Construction (DEC) is a general contractor in the oil and gas industry and initially inquired about our PRISM Estimating solution. Christopher Stanley, an estimator at DEC, explains that they were “looking to expand our estimating capabilities especially with the implementation of 3D and BIM Takeoffs.”

Topics: Dashboards, Cost Management, PRISM News, Estimating, Field Management

If there were a project management hall of fame, would you want to improve your winning streak? Here's how! 

Topics: Project Lifecycle Management, Helpful Tips, Project Controls

PRISM G2 Contracts is a complete contracts administration tool for owners, EPCs and construction management firms. PRISM G2 Contracts is a core requirement for many of ARES PRISM's clients around the world, including Abu Dhabi Airports (ADAC), Dubai Expo 2020, and many others. The module, has the capabilities to:

Topics: Project Lifecycle Management, Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Software, Project Controls

So you've been searching for a tool to use for document management.  The market is full of options, so how do you know what's right for you? 

Topics: Helpful Tips, PRISM News, Efficiency

We were honored to receive the award for Most Innovative Tech Firm in the Asia Pacific and to be included in the August 2017 edition of the CV magazine. 

Topics: PRISM News

Alderon Iron Ore has been of our valued customers since 2013. This Canadian company has recently been working on the Kami Project, a mining opportunity situated in the Labrador Trough, Canada’s premier iron ore district. "With the recent completion of an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment and Economic Impact Assessment, Alderon is re-booting its Kami Project to take advantage of improved iron ore prices, reduced CAPEX requirements, and available infrastructure. With its access to skilled labour, quality infrastructure, and a high-grade deposit, Kami will deliver a quality product that is cost-effectively shipped to customers around the world." (Alderon Iron Ore, 2017)

Topics: Cost Management, PRISM News, Project Controls

S-curves can be an incredibly powerful tool in the management of projects. They graphically display cumulative progress information over time and can be used to gain valuable insight into any type of project. The curves provide an intuitive method for the project team and stakeholders to understand how a project is progressing.

Topics: Earned Value Management, Dashboards, White Paper Downloads, Reporting

This quarter, ARES PRISM flew around the globe meeting our PRISM fans at a whole host of events. We participated in the National Space Symposium, Collaborate 17, RICS Commercial Management Conference, AACE International Conference, African Construction Expo, Southern African Railway Association, National Infrastructure Forum 2017, and AACE Annual Meeting. We cannot wait for the rest of the upcoming events this year!

Topics: PRISM News