Success Story
How a Global Defense Contractor Transitioned from Excel to EVM
About
A leading defense contractor that designs, builds and supports defense vessels.
Industry
Defense
Headquarters
Asia Pacific
Challenges
An Excel-driven environment couldn’t meet the rigor of formal EVM requirements, leaving data disconnected, governance inconsistent and compliance at risk. The program had outgrown spreadsheets and needed a fully integrated project controls capability.
- Disconnected systems with no unified data framework or governance
- No real-time visibility, audit trail or controlled reporting processes
- Inconsistent management of control accounts, baselines and change
Solution
The contractor implemented Contruent Enterprise as a purpose-built EVM platform, integrating cost, schedule and reporting while establishing a standardized operating model supported by clear governance and practical tools.
- Integrated with IFS and Primavera P6 to unify cost, schedule and reporting
- Established consistent processes for baselines, updates, claims and change
- Enabled adoption with implementation playbooks and Project Control Cards
Results
Even during implementation, the contractor has gained structured visibility, stronger alignment and controlled workflows, laying the foundation for scalable, audit-ready EVM execution.
- Real-time access to current and historical data with full auditability
- Clear alignment on reporting standards, dashboards and performance metrics
- Controlled, transparent workflows for progress, claims and forecasting
“Contruent is helping them bring cost, schedule and reporting together in a more disciplined way as they strengthen EVM readiness
across the program.”
