Key Interface Management Features for Contractors Q&A

Typically an owner would want to implement a tool like Coreworx for the entire project but it doesn’t have to work that way. On a few recent proposals, when the proposal states that Interface Management will use Excel, we provide information that we recommend using a more robust software tool and can even host the tool on behalf of the entire project. This can make it more manageable for an owner who is thinking about vetting new software through their IT support channels.

Yes, almost all clients make some type of change to the forms. The most common type of change is adding extra attributes. For example, out of the box, the forms use the following three attributes; Area, System, and Discipline. Some clients choose to add a fourth. The values are configurable based on the project. The client has the ability to manage their own pick-list values using a simple admin tool.

Yes, if the project chooses to do so, subcontractors can become part of the interface matrix and participate in managing interfaces at that level. Coreworx supports a very robust security model which includes a confidentiality matrix that can be used to restrict who has the ability to create interfaces with the subcontractor and who the subcontractor can create interfaces with. In addition, the Need-to-Know security model ensures that all interfacing parties only have visibility to the interfaces to which they are a party.

Absolutely. Schedule integration is a unique feature within the Coreworx Interface Management solution. Projects have the ability to closely monitor high-risk interfaces, ensuring the tasks and activities related to these interfaces remain aligned to the project schedule and the planned completion date of related milestones.

The solution demonstrated here today was the out-of-the-box solution. This system can be implemented within a 4-6 week time frame.