Any need for Primavera Expertise in Nicaragua

For some aspects of Planning work does it really matter where you are located? I am thinking of possibly claims related analysis. E-mail and video conferencing may enable you to work anywhere. I often wonder why we slavishly trek to an office every day and waste so much time.

Good thinking, but who is offering such a job?..........

I like the idea of being able to work remotely from any location, that would be ideal, but not always possible.
I’m already set up with a laptop and a licensed copy of Suretrak and MSProject (haven’t bought my own P3 license yet)
If there is anyone looking for scheduling help with small projects/proposals that could be emailed between parties, that would liekyl be workable.
The difficulty is finding clients that are willing to take on that kind of arrangement?
BTW - my alternate email is cogentss@yahoo.com

At the risk of hi-jacking this thread from its original intent, it is very possible to work “remote” – I do it all the time.
Although I am based in the Netherlands, I work on a variety of projects world-wide. I also work closely with a planning colleague who lives in South West England (Hi MDH!!) and between us we provide analytical and forensic analyses of claims, and providing claims advice on projects all over the planet.
We do have to travel from time to time to critical meetings etc., but most of our work is carried out from our home bases.
Through my company – Rosmartin Associates – we also provide a claims and contractual advice service in which we will analyse contractual problems and offer advice in dispute avoidance. With broadband internet connections etc., this is very viable and it offers an inexpensive way of providing a first class service.
Although we specialise in claims preparation and defence, I have also worked with Contractor’s in-house planning staff on preparation of Schedule Impact Studies and EOT related issues, and this has proved to be a very efficient and cost effective way of sorting out contractual problems.
So Roger, I agree with you entirely about wondering why you trek slavishly to the office. I stopped doing that in London many years ago!

Stuart

www.rosmartin.com

I appreciate everyone’s comments re: remote work.
I would like to start setting myself up to be able to do this, does anyone know of any clients that are looking for some help in this type of relationship (ie-remotely?)
Since I am still in Canada for the next few months, it may be easier to get some contacts/clients established here before I am relocated to Nicaragua.
Any suggestions or leads on how I can get started would be very helpful.
Note: my contact email is cogentss@yahoo.com or adamsoutwest@hotmail.com

I’m thinking of developing a small website explaining my services, do you think this would be valuable?

Robert, as I understand it right now Nicaragua is experiencing a construction boom. Investment is flowing into that country and land is being developed with hotels, resorts, etc. You might look for local opportunities with construction companies.

Bernard Ertl
InterPlan Systems - eTaskMaker Project Planning Software