Commissioning
PART I: Foundations: CUBE Cx and CUBE Box Essentials
Session 2: Accessing and Setting Up Projects in CUBE Cx
Course Code: CX-02
Goal: Learn to properly create and prepare projects for commissioning activities within CUBE Cx, ensuring smooth workflows and clear project visibility.
Session Overview
Duration: 1 Hour
Format: Instructor-led (via Microsoft Teams or in-person)
Level: Intermediate (Ideal for project managers, commissioning coordinators, and team leads)
Resources Provided:
- CUBE Cx Project Setup Guide
- Project Creation Flowchart
- Phase Setup Reference Sheet
- Multi-site Project Management Overview
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Access and navigate the Home Page and "My Projects" dashboard.
- Create and configure a new commissioning project, from start to finish.
- Link estimates, project scopes, and phase setups to a new project.
- Adjust project settings to establish key project details and user permissions.
- Prepare projects for multi-phase and multi-site operations.
Session Agenda
CX2.1 Exploring the Home Page and "My Projects" Dashboard
- Introduction to the Home Page:
- Overview of the CUBE Cx interface and its components.
- Key features of the Home Page (e.g., notifications, recent activity, shortcuts).
- Navigating "My Projects" Dashboard:
- Understanding the "My Projects" dashboard layout.
- Filtering and sorting projects for quick access.
- Searching for existing projects based on specific criteria (e.g., phase, status).
CX2.2 Creating a New Project: Step-by-Step
- Initiating a New Project:
- Overview of the project creation process within CUBE Cx.
- Step-by-step guide to starting a new project.
- Entering Project Information:
- Inputting essential project details (e.g., project name, client, location).
- Setting up project timelines and deadlines.
- Linking Estimates and Scopes:
- Connecting project estimates to ensure accurate budget forecasting.
- Adding project scope details, including specific commissioning goals.
CX2.3 Linking Estimates, Project Scopes, and Phase Setup
- Linking Estimates to Projects:
- How to import or manually link estimates to commissioning projects.
- Best practices for ensuring accurate budget tracking and alignment with project scope.
- Setting Up Project Phases:
- Defining project phases within CUBE Cx and linking them to specific commissioning activities.
- Overview of phase-specific data and how it feeds into the overall project workflow.
- Ensuring Alignment between Scope and Phases:
- How to ensure that each project phase aligns with the defined scope and timeline.
CX2.4 Project Settings: Establishing Project Details and Permissions
- Project Details Configuration:
- How to customize project settings based on specific commissioning needs.
- Adding team members and assigning roles (e.g., project manager, field technician).
- Permissions Setup:
- Setting up user access levels and permissions for various roles within the project.
- Controlling data visibility and ensuring the right stakeholders have access to the necessary information.
CX2.5 Preparing Projects for Multi-phase and Multi-site Operations
- Multi-phase Project Setup:
- How to set up projects with multiple phases and manage transitions between phases.
- How to allocate resources effectively across different project phases.
- Multi-site Project Setup:
- Setting up projects that involve multiple locations/sites.
- Managing cross-site communication, task tracking, and reporting.
- Coordinating Operations:
- Best practices for ensuring smooth coordination between multiple phases and sites.
- Using CUBE Cx to monitor progress and ensure consistency across sites.
Hands-On Preview (Optional if time allows)
- Create a new project from scratch in CUBE Cx, entering all necessary details (name, scope, estimate).
- Link a project estimate and define project phases.
- Explore the project settings, adding team members and adjusting permissions.
Post-Session Action Items
- Review project templates to ensure all fields are set up for easy project creation.
- Test creating a new project internally to familiarize yourself with the process.
- Set up a sample multi-phase project to practice managing operations across different stages.
Note: When scheduling, make sure to include this session code: CX-02.
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