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S-Curve Forecasting: Creating Visibility

Date
May 21, 2024
$79
Standard Price
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Construction companies face three primary visibility challenges in predicting the timing of job margin: Understanding how work backlog translates into margin, determining if the project is behind in dollars, and having forward visibility in how gross margin will end up for the year. Most construction companies know their work backlog and do not know when exactly it will be earned. To help businesses overcome these obstacles, S-Curve forecasting is a powerful tool that provides margin visibility and timing.

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss the concepts and benefits of S-Curve Timed Forecasting
  • Define the components of Timed Forecasting
  • Discuss approaches to developing S-Curves
  • Demonstrate S Curves in action
  • • Review S-Curve implementation tips • Discuss important features to look for when evaluation S-Curve Timed Forecast solutions • Identify how these techniques are applied to improve visibility of the timing of earned revenue and project cash flow.

Speaker

Speaker Image for Pete Gallagher
Director Of Client Services, Anterra Technology

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