Project Control
by bydynamics
Earned Value Management System - including Fixed Price and Cost Cap invoicing plus Work Orders
Project Control is an extension designed to enhance the standard project management capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. While the native functionality is primarily finance-driven, Project Control transforms it now into a project-manager-friendly solution. It delivers advanced tools and insights—both in real-time and through tracking historical snapshots—empowering project managers with greater control, and confidence.
🔑 Key Features
📊 Earned Value Management (EVM)
Empower project teams with a robust accounting framework based on quantifiable metrics. Project Control supports industry-standard indicators aligned with PMI guidelines:
- Planned Value (PV)
- Earned Value (EV)
- Actual Cost (AC)
- Cost/Schedule Variance (CV/SV)
- Performance Indexes (CPI/SPI)
- Estimate to Complete (ETC)
- Estimate at Completion (EAC)
- Variance at Completion (VAC)
✅ Highlight: Earned Value tracking is enabled for both cost and revenue, and supports measurement in both financial amounts and physical quantities—ensuring accurate performance insights across diverse industries.
Integrated dashboards combine scope, schedule, and cost into a unified view, enabling early issue detection and proactive decision-making.
🌐 RESTful API Integration
Seamlessly export project statistics to external Business Intelligence platforms using the built-in RESTful API. This enables real-time data integration with tools like Power BI, enhancing enterprise-wide reporting, forecasting, and analytics.
🧾 Flexible Invoicing Methods
Gain full control over project billing with support for:
- Fixed Price Contracts with installment scheduling
- Time & Material invoicing with cost caps
- Invoice withdrawal and correction for posted entries
Adapt to customer-specific billing requirements with ease.
🛠️ Work Orders for Scope Changes
Manage out-of-scope work with dedicated Work Orders:
- Separate cost and revenue tracking
- Approval workflows with EVM impact
- Transparent audit trail for project changes
🎯 Why Choose Project Control?
- Purpose-built for project managers—not just accountants
- Enhances visibility, control, and forecasting accuracy
- Seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Supports scalable deployment across industries and project types