Ctrl Key

02/06/2023

If you're a SaaS business are you using Tiktoks cheap CAqC for top of funnel awareness

And if you are I'd be curious to see how many incidental conversions come from those campaigns as well

01/06/2023

We're about to dive into a series of reviewing project management tools / software on the market. Ones that have a particular focus on the progress tracking aspect - know of any other good ones to add to the list below?

ClickUp

Mastt

Buildxact

Smartsheet

sensei project solutions

monday.com

ProofHub

Wrike

Planview, Inc.

01/06/2023

Our director of operations was at Game 1, given it was in the city of angels, where out HQ is based.

Even though he's not a rugby fan, he enjoyed the atmosphere this legendary clash brought to the Adelaide Oval

Bring on game 2!

01/06/2023

Do you work in the Defence Industry and struggle with Project Controls?

Create a report in 5 minutes or less that can help you track the progress of your project.

Show delays and changes to scope (client or other) in a seamless way and will clearly show why the project has faced challenges.

Fully online interface and you also have the abilty to either add your client to view online or send a hard copy progress report on frequent basis.

Click here to Sign up for free

www.ctrlkey.com.au

01/06/2023

One of our main tools that we use for Portfolio Management is Oracle Primavera P6. Given it is a 30+ year old tool, it is still one of the most robust and reliable database driven scheduling tools on the Market.

Ctrl Key provides another tool in the market to manage and track progress on for your projects but on a very smaller scale.

Would benefit a company in the mining, construction, building industry, SME 2-20 employees.

Fully online interface, can create a Progress S-Curve in less than 5 minutes

13/04/2023

We're working closely with Stanwell in providing project controls services on their Tarong North Shutdown currently underway

We really enjoy working with a collaborative senior and middle management team who understand the importance of good project controls systems.

One of our graduates is on site as his first site gig and enjoying the experience

Queensland will be powered by 70% renewables by 2032 and 80% by 2035. Stanwell is leading the transformation with solar, wind and battery projects in operation and under construction across Central and Southern Queensland.

23/01/2023

We are primarily a mining industry consultant and provide project controls services for large scale projects (www.keystoneprojectadvisory.com.au) however our Director (given he is also a techie) has created a SaaS product in his spare time. It provides a more cost-effective solution for smaller scale projects / companies to track their projects or progress through Progress S-curves, without paying for our full range of services.

The product is fully functional now and free as we are in MVP stage. We have plans to develop it into a more wholistic product and solution however given we are bootstrapping it ourselves; we want some proof of concept from the market before we seek VC funding.

Our target market is currently tier 2 & 3 construction companies. Mainly due to the accessibility of the decision makers but also, we believe this product benefits them. But it also may benefit any ancillary services or vendors within the industry namely suppliers who are looking to track progress or lists and need to also provide professional looking reporting, without spending hours creating them.

It is completely free to sign up and trial - its takes less than 10 minutes to create a S-Curve. And you can continue to manage the progress of a project as time goes on. Having an automated downloadable option, in order to send professional looking reports with extra commentary, makes reporting quick and easy.

Sign Up here:

www.ctrlkey.com.au

09/01/2023

To give you an idea of the type of projects we serviced in the year 2022

- Power Station Shutdowns in NSW and two in QLD. Our resources put together the detailed Primavera P6 schedules and supplementary PowerBI Reporting Systems
- Year on Year maintenance projects for sites in QLD & SA. Creation of Portfolio Oversight Schedule that intergrates Capital and sometimes OPEX projects
- Civil Projects consisting of Bulk earth activities. Assist with tendering documentation and maintaining documents (usually schedules) through the life of the Project
- 4D scheduling of projects - a new area of expertise we are venturing into

20/12/2022

Project controls is the process of planning, monitoring, and controlling the performance of a project to ensure that it is completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. It involves a range of activities, including:

1) Defining project scope, objectives, and constraints: Establishing clear goals and boundaries for the project helps to ensure that the project stays on track and meets the needs of the stakeholders.

2) Developing a project schedule: Creating a detailed schedule that outlines the tasks, resources, and timeline required to complete the project helps to ensure that progress is tracked and deadlines are met.

3) Tracking progress: Regularly monitoring the progress of the project helps to identify any potential issues or risks that may impact the project's success.

4) Managing project risks: Identifying and addressing potential risks can help to minimize their impact on the project.

5) Controlling project costs: Tracking project costs and identifying any variances from the budget helps to ensure that the project stays within budget.

6) Communicating with stakeholders: Regular communication with stakeholders helps to keep everyone informed about the project's progress and any issues that may arise.

Overall, the goal of project controls is to ensure that the project is completed successfully and meets the needs of the stakeholders.

13/12/2022

A rare occurance to have a cohort of employees that have stayed with the same company for 50+ years

This is what a combined 519 years of service to Queensland Rail looks like. 🤯

Congratulations to our train crew employees who are being recognised for their 50+ year work anniversaries. 🎉 This is a massive achievement, and we are beyond proud of them and their dedication. 👏

It is incredibly humbling to see how committed these men are to the railway and we’re glad to be such a big part of their lives!