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Two-dimensional planning based on time and location Combines CAD and project management features Excellent presentation capabilities Data exchange with other major project management software

TIME-LOCATION PLANNING SOFTWARE FOR MANAGING LINEAR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Railway Construction Road Construction Pipeline Construction Civil Engineering Tunnelling

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TILOS
Time-location planning software for managing linear construction projects

Many planning engineers create plans for linear projects (such as rail, road) using drawing software packages like CAD as well as Microsoft Excel. Whilst creating plans with these packages can be relatively straightforward, keeping them up-to-date can be problematic because there is no easy way of rescheduling activities. Now, there is an easier way. TILOS, a powerful time-location planning software tool, combines the flexibility of a drawing package with the power of project management. Plans are represented on a two-dimensional chart with time represented on one axis and location on the other. With TILOS, you get the best of both worlds a scaled drawing of your project fully integrated with a comprehensive project management system. POWERFUL, INTUITIVE SCHEDULING Start planning immediately with industry-specific templates with calendars and trades. Draw activities onto the chart using the mouse as an electronic pencil just like drawing on paper. Drag and drop activities with the mouse.
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NOW THERES AN EASIER WAY TO PLAN LINEAR PROJECTS
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Draw links between activities in the time/location chart and reschedule the plan to identify the critical path and new project end date. Simulate alternative project sequences by changing the working times and the chaining of operations. COMMUNICATE PLANS MORE EFFECTIVELY WITH TILOS

You can drill down through the chart to view increasingly detailed layers of information. This ensures that everyone receives the right level of information they need in order to carry out their work. Add comments and drawings to your project chart to highlight important processes. Create PDF files for sending charts electronically or as a model for the plotting service. Show several different stages of construction on one chart or scale the distance axis to compress or stretch individual sections. Route and performance data can be used to comment on processes via variables with this information updated automatically when task data changes. SCALED LOCATION CHARTS Powerful drawing tools make it easier to create the distance drawing via gridcontrolled placement of symbols and objects based on distance coordinates. An extensive symbol library reduces the effort required for preparing drawings. Import existing charts directly into the chart and scale them to size automatically.

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It is easier to understand the status of a linear project with a two-dimensional plan than a one-dimensional plan.
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Printouts of your TILOS plans can be scaled to any size. The quality of printed and electronic plans will help you win contracts and deliver them more efficiently.

One chart presents all the information you need - Split the chart into multiple sections so you can display more information.

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- Clearly show the different stages of construction. - Include detailed drawings with site plans. - Show resource usage (plant, people, materials) using histograms. - Comprehensive cost charts.
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projects and constantly monitor actual progress against plan.

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Freely definable report lines with progress displayed show which tasks were completed and in which time period. The report line shows increased or decreased performance with reference to the reporting date at a glance. The original plan can be archived and loaded into the current project. This allows you to detect variances immediately and compensate for them in good time. Rescheduling instantly updates the current project status and calculates the new deadlines with reference to the reporting date. The progress and the actual data can be imported and exported via the freely definable ASCII interface.

TILOS is a system that allows you to draw and calculate the flow chart using real machine performance data. The chart immediately shows clashes with the tight schedule prescribed by the railways as well as interruptions and site data. The simulations allow you to rapidly find the optimum sequence of operations for the project. This would not be possible just using bar charts or a CAD system as a drawing tool. TILOS saves you time and money even when the ultimate sequence of operations is still being planned. The optimised construction sequence also allows other considerably larger savings so your investment will soon pay for itself.

COST AND QUANTITY PLANNING

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The integration of cost, quantity and performance planning reduces the risk associated with each project. Task duration can be calculated from the working speed (performance) and the distance - or from the work quantity and the performance. Resource utilisation is calculated in terms of quantities or time using flexible calculation models. Cost and quantity charts with a table of values show the time-specific and absolute demand for resources over the duration of a project. The resource utilisation chart displays demands for resources next to the time axis in a clear and compact manner. Costs and income are compared and the liquidity curve plotted. FLEXIBLE DRAWING In a project file, projects, scales, site plans and charts can be defined in the form of cells. Views of the project can be created by combining basic cells in any way you like. TILOS can produce an unlimited number of views onto a project. Cell width is calculated via the location or time axis and the specified scale. Any time or location section can be displayed in one view. Neighbouring cells can be synchronized via the location or time axis. As a result, TILOS always displays the distance drawing correctly scaled with the schedule. Axis orientation and direction (increasing or decreasing) can be set individually for each cell. Dividable view windows show position and site plans as well as the flow chart in a window with synchronization during horizontal or vertical scrolling. PROGRESS TRACKING

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Realistic planning is the foundation for project success. However projects and specifications change all the time. With TILOS, you can regularly update your

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FIVE REASONS TO USE TILOS

1 HEIGHTENED CLARITY If the project has a linear structure (track-laying, road building, tunnelling, bridge and pipeline construction), the chart ensures heightened clarity and shows the connection between geometry and construction performance. 2
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DEMONSTRATE YOUR ABILITY TO DELIVER

TILOS allows you to present high quality plans to your customers underlining your know-how and giving them confidence in your ability to deliver. The same quality can be achieved with PDF files. Oversized charts can also be printed at high resolution. 3
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A POWERFUL SOFTWARE SUITE

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TILOS MS-PROJECT LINK

ONE INTEGRATED SYSTEM

You do the planning while TILOS calculates the deadlines and the total time required at the push of a button. TILOS gives you the entire network planning technology, as well as cost and resource planning in one integrated system. 4
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Exchange data directly with MS Project by the OLEautomation interface. The read/write connection allows you to also update existing data. TILOS' extra data are stored in free text and numeric fields. TILOS EXCEL REPORT MODULE

OPEN DATA EXCHANGE

TILOS exchanges data with other project management systems. Transfer programs are available for Asta Powerproject (included in the base system), Microsoft Project, Primavera and Microsoft Excel. You can also import calculation data complete with quantities and cost values. 5
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Comprehensive reporting module to export task list and cost calculation in a free definable way. Profiles can be stored for repetitive usage. Time sliced work and resource reports with reserved input lines can be used for recording data directly on site. ASTA POWERPROJECT

COST-EFFECTIVE

On average, it takes just two hours to create a chart in TILOS and one hour for each revision so TILOS soon pays for itself compared to traditional planning methods.

Asta Powerproject is an easy to use project, resource and cost management tool that helps users deliver projects on time and within budget. Customers include Balfour Beatty, Persimmon, Berkeley Homes, Bovis Lend Lease, Costain, Foster and Partners, Gleeson, HBG Construction, Lockheed Martin, Mace, Norwest Holst, South West Water, GallifordTry Construction and Wates.

TILOS is developed by Asta Development GmbH, Asta Development plcs partner company, based in Karlsruhe Germany. Version 1 was launched in 1998 and today, TILOS is recognised as Continental Europe's leading time-location planning software. Customers include AMEC, France, AMECSPIE Cergy Pontoise, Bilfinger Berger AG, HOCHTIEF Construction AG, Max Bgl Neumarkt, SIEMENS AG Berlin, STRABAG AG and TransTec Hannover. In October 2004, Asta Development plc became the exclusive distributor of the English-language version of TILOS in the UK. Asta Development plc provides a full range of training and technical support services to ensure you realize the benefits of your investment in TILOS.

John Vaughan Williams, Training and Development Manager, Entrepose

Asta Development plc Kingston House Goodsons Mews Wellington Street Thame Oxfordshire OX9 3BX United Kingdom

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ABOUT TILOS AND ASTA DEVELOPMENT PLC

I have found TILOS to be simple and it is now central to my preparation of tender or cost estimates. Importantly, it allows me to immediately update data when changes occur and provide real-time monitoring of progress on any project on a day to day basis with a straightforward data entry method that is suited to administration staff.

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