Contruent Enterprise (formerly ARES PRISM G2)
Enterprise-level EPC project cost management platform
Contruent Enterprise is an enterprise-level project cost management and controls solution developed by Contruent (formerly ARES Project Management). The product inherits and enhances the ARES PRISM G2 platform — one of the most widely used capital project cost management software tools across oil & gas, EPC, mining, and infrastructure industries worldwide.
Core Values That Contruent Enterprise Brings to Your Projects
From budget control to accurate forecasting, here’s why global EPC corporations trust Contruent.
Comprehensive Cost Control
- Track actual costs against budgets in real time.
- Analyze cost variances at the project level, work breakdown structure (WBS) level, and cost code level.
- Receive early warnings when costs exceed acceptable thresholds, enabling leadership to make timely decisions.
Effective Change Management
- Digitize the entire change order workflow, from request for change (RFC) to approval.
- Track the impact of each change on budget, schedule, and project scope.
- Minimize the risk of uncontrolled changes, the leading cause of project cost overruns.
Accurate Cost Forecasting & Trend Analysis
- Use historical data and real-world trends to forecast Estimate at Completion (EAC).
- Supports multiple forecasting methods: performance-based, burn rate-based, and earned value analysis.
- Provide cash flow visibility across the entire project portfolio.
Built-In Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Implements Earned Value Management (EVM) per ANSI/EIA-748 standards.
- Automatically calculates CPI (Cost Performance Index), SPI (Schedule Performance Index), EAC, ETC.
- International-standard EVM reporting, ready for contracts requiring mandatory EVM (e.g., U.S. government contracts, international projects).
Project Portfolio Management
- Aggregate and compare cost performance across an entire portfolio on a single platform.
- Allocate resources, budgets, and priorities across projects.
- Executive-level dashboards for C-suite leadership (CEO, CFO, PMO Director).
Complete Feature Ecosystem for Capital Project Management
Each module in Contruent Enterprise addresses a critical link in the project cost management chain.
Module 1: Budget & Estimating
- Build and manage project budgets based on a work breakdown structure (WBS).
- Import estimates from external tools (Excel, estimating software) or build them directly within the system.
- Allocate budgets by work package, phase, performing organization, or cost code.
Module 2: Contracts & Commitments
- Track all contractor contracts, purchase orders (POs), and cost commitments.
- Manage payments, progress billing, and retainage.
- Integrate with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) to synchronize financial data.
Module 3: Reporting & Analytics
- Flexible reporting system customizable to each project's specific requirements.
- Power BI integration for intuitive, real-time dashboards.
- Automated scheduled reports delivered to stakeholders.
Module 4: Data Warehouse
- Store all historical cost, schedule, and performance data in a centralized repository.
- Perform trend analysis across multiple projects and multiple phases.
- Support data-driven decision making for leadership.
Module 5: System Integrations
- Bi-directional connectivity with popular ERP systems: SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics.
- Integration with scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
- Open APIs for connecting with internal systems and third-party analytics tools.
Power BI & Data Warehouse Integration: From Raw Data to Strategic Decisions
Contruent Enterprise doesn’t just collect data, it transforms data into immediately actionable insights.
- Connect directly to Contruent Enterprise to build custom dashboards.
- Visualize cost, schedule, and project performance data as charts, heat maps, and drill-down reports.
- Share dashboards with stakeholders via web browser, with no additional software installation required.
- Ideal for organizations that already use or are adopting Microsoft Power BI for internal reporting.
- Consolidate data from multiple projects, sites, and countries into a single repository.
- Support historical analysis to improve estimate accuracy for future projects.
- Data is cleansed and standardized, ensuring consistency for analysis.
- Serves as the foundation for organizations seeking to build enterprise-level project analytics capabilities.
Which Industries Does Contruent Enterprise Serve?
Any industry with large-scale capital projects needs a professional project cost management platform.
Oil & Gas & Energy
- Cost management for upstream, midstream, and downstream projects.
- Suitable for refinery, LNG, FPSO, and oil and gas pipeline construction projects.
- Multi-currency and multi-site support, essential for international oil and gas projects.
EPC Contractors
- Manage multiple EPC projects simultaneously on a single platform.
- Control subcontractor agreements, material purchase orders (POs), and budget commitments.
- Integrate with Primavera P6 to link schedule and cost.
Mining & Minerals
- Cost management for mine development and mineral processing plant projects.
- Supports projects with long investment cycles and large capital requirements.
- Track costs across each phase: exploration, development, construction, operations.
Power & Energy
- Cost management for power plant projects (thermal, gas, renewable energy).
- Suitable for IPP (Independent Power Producer) and BOT projects.
- Supports management of multiple packages within complex power plant projects.
Infrastructure & Transportation
- Cost management for highways, bridges, tunnels, airports, and seaports.
- Suitable for PPP (Public-Private Partnership) projects with multiple funding sources.
- Supports transparent reporting for government agencies and international funding organizations.
Chemicals & Process Industries
- Cost management for chemical plants, pharmaceutical plants, and food processing plants.
- Supports projects with high technical requirements and strict safety standards.
- Track costs by system and area for detailed control.
Frequently Asked Questions About Contruent Enterprise
The most common questions from organizations exploring project cost management solutions.
Contruent Enterprise is the upgraded and rebranded version of ARES PRISM G2. The new platform is built on a more modern SaaS architecture, with an improved interface and expanded integration capabilities. If you are currently using ARES PRISM, Contruent Enterprise is the official upgrade path from the manufacturer.
Yes. Contruent Enterprise supports multiple languages, multiple currencies (including VND), and is deployed as SaaS so it can be accessed from anywhere. TrueTech (truetech.com.vn) is the authorized distributor and implementation support provider for the Vietnamese market.
Implementation time depends on project scale and the degree of customization required. Contact TrueTech for a detailed assessment and a tailored implementation plan.
Contruent Enterprise integrates with popular ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics), scheduling software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project), and Power BI. The platform also provides open APIs for custom integrations.
Yes. Contruent Enterprise includes built-in Earned Value Management (EVM) support, automatically calculating CPI, SPI, EAC, and ETC per ANSI/EIA-748 standards.
Contruent Enterprise follows a SaaS subscription model. Pricing depends on the number of projects, users, and modules used. Contact TrueTech for a detailed quotation.
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