To Create a Construction, Installation or Test Work Package

Once you create the engineering work packages, create the data model in ConstructSim Executive and upload the VCM, you can begin to define and add construction, installation or test work packages to the project.

If you do not have permission to create a work package, an error displays and you will be re-directed to the home page.

Before you begin to create work packages, make sure you are working in the correct project selected from the Project drop down at the top right of the screen.

Note: If you are creating an Installation Work Package, you need to select its parent Construction Work Package from the drop-down menu.

In the Work Packaging panel, select Create work packages. The Define the new work package window opens. Fields on this screen vary according to the Package type you choose.

Construction Work Package options
In the Title field, give the work package a name.
From the Package type drop-down, select the type of package you want to create. Choices are Construction, Installation or Test work packages.
Note: If you are in the Construction/Installation/Test Work Package list window and select Create work package, the package type is set automatically to the type of work package you choose.
From the Discipline drop-down, select the discipline associated with the work package. Choices are Cable, Cable Trays, Concrete, Electrical, Equipment, Instrumentation, Pipe, Steel and Structural.
From the Activity Type drop-down, select the activity type associated with the work package type.
In the Description text box, you can add a description of the work package.
Select Save and next. The New work package <name of work package> (for example, New work package - CWP-PIPE-A1201A) screen opens.

Once you create the work package, use ConstructSim Planner to add tasks to the work package.

To Create a Construction, Installation or Test Work Package

Construction Work Package options