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Unifier Sync

Automated correspondence extraction and organization for EPC projects.

From Manual Correspondence Retrieval to Structured Contract Intelligence. Deployed on MAHSR T-3 — INR 3,142 Crore FIDIC Yellow Book.

Key Metrics

85–90%
Time Reduction
3–4 hours → 15 minutes per batch
50
Records per Batch
Automated batch processing
100%
Consistent Organization
Automated date/COR/reference indexing
Forensic-Grade
Arbitration Ready
Structured archive for dispute resolution

The Problem

Every contracts manager on an Oracle Unifier project knows this pain: extracting contractual correspondence requires manual clicking, downloading, filing, and organizing — consuming hours per batch cycle.

Manual Correspondence Download

50+ records × multiple clicks each = 3–4 hours per batch. Repetitive, error-prone, and unsustainable.

1
Login to Oracle Unifier
2
Navigate to Package Correspondence
3
Open each record individually (50+ records)
4
Download PDF attachment from each record
5
Rename file with COR number
6
Move to correct folder
7
Verify completeness

Document Controller Effort

Arbitration Preparation: Compiling organized correspondence for ICC arbitration requires days of manual sorting and filing.

Close-Out Documentation: Project close-out requires complete correspondence archives — manual compilation is slow and error-prone.

Claims Evidence: Missing even one document can weaken a claim position. Manual verification is unreliable.

Existing Process vs Automated Process

Manual Process

3–4 hours
Login to Oracle Unifier
Navigate to Package Correspondence
Open each record individually (50+ records)
Download PDF attachment from each record
Rename file with COR number
Move to correct folder
Verify completeness

Unifier Sync

15 minutes
Execute CLI command
Manual login (one-time)
Batch process 50 records automatically
Download all PDFs with polling
Auto-extract COR number from properties
Auto-organize into date/COR/reference folders
Log completion with audit trail

Business Outcomes

85–90%
Time Reduction
3–4 hours → 15 minutes per batch
100%
Consistent Organization
Automated date/COR/reference indexing
100%
Completeness
Systematic batch coverage, no missed documents
Forensic-Grade
Arbitration Ready
Structured archive for dispute resolution

Typical Use Cases

Claims Preparation

Download correspondence supporting Sub-Clause 20.1 notices, EOT claims, and variation documentation.

Arbitration Support

Produce organized correspondence archive for ICC arbitration, fact witness preparation, and expert determination.

Project Close-Out

Compile complete correspondence archive for project close-out documentation and handover.

Correspondence Audits

Generate complete download records for internal audits, compliance reviews, and management oversight.

Knowledge Retention

Preserve institutional knowledge through structured, searchable correspondence archives.

Workflow

Unifier
Oracle Primavera Unifier correspondence
Extraction
Automated batch download
Classification
COR number and date extraction
Repository
Date/COR/reference indexed folders
Review
Audit trail and completeness log

Case Study: MAHSR T-3

Challenge

The contracts team on the MAHSR T-3 Track Package faced a daily operational bottleneck: extracting contractual correspondence from Oracle Primavera Unifier required manual clicking, downloading, filing, and organizing.

Records per batch
50
Time per batch
3–4 hours
Frequency
Daily
Annual hours
200+ hours

Approach

Built a Python/Selenium automation that batch-processes Oracle Unifier correspondence, extracts COR numbers from the properties panel, and organizes files into date-and-reference-indexed folders.

Technology
Python + Selenium
Development
3 days
Versions
4 (V1 → V2.1)
Platform
Oracle Unifier JET UI

Outcome

Time reduction
85–90%
Organization
100% consistent
Completeness
100%
Claims readiness
95% faster

Lessons Learned

Practitioner-built beats developer-created: Understanding the exact Unifier workflow and pain points was essential for building effective automation.

Batch processing is transformative: Converting 50 individual operations into a single batch command delivered 85–90% time reduction.

Structured output enables downstream intelligence: Organized correspondence feeds into OCR Pipeline, Contract Forensics, and Claims Compiler.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unifier Sync?

Unifier Sync is a practitioner-built automation that batch-downloads PDF attachments from Oracle Primavera Unifier's Package Correspondence business process, organizes them into date-and-reference-named folders, and produces a defensible chronological archive ready for claims preparation and dispute resolution.

How does it work?

Unifier Sync uses Selenium WebDriver to interact with Oracle Unifier's JET UI. It navigates to the Package Correspondence business process, opens each record, extracts the COR number from the properties panel, downloads the PDF attachment, and organizes files into a structured folder hierarchy.

What is the time savings?

Manual downloading of 50 correspondence items takes 3–4 hours. Unifier Sync reduces this to approximately 15 minutes — an 85–90% time reduction. This frees up contracts managers to focus on higher-value analysis and claims preparation.

Is it secure?

Unifier Sync requires manual login — no passwords are stored. Each execution uses a unique Chrome profile for session isolation. The automation runs locally on the user's machine with no external data transmission.

What is the output format?

Files are organized into folders named YYYYMMDD-COR<number>-<reference>. Each folder contains the main correspondence PDF and any attachments. The output is ready for claims preparation, arbitration document production, and project close-out.

What FIDIC clauses does it support?

Unifier Sync supports Sub-Clause 20.1 (Contractor's Claims) by providing structured correspondence evidence. It also supports Sub-Clause 8.4 (Extension of Time) by organizing delay-related correspondence for claims preparation.

How is it deployed?

Unifier Sync is deployed on the MAHSR T-3 Track Package — INR 3,142 Crore FIDIC Yellow Book contract. It runs as a local Python script on the contracts manager's workstation with access to Oracle Primavera Unifier.

Download Centre

Download the Unifier Sync materials in your preferred format.

Unifier Sync One-Pager

Executive summary — problem, solution, outcomes, and contact information.

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Unifier Sync Case Study

MAHSR T-3 deployment case study — challenge, approach, outcome, and lessons learned.

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Request a Demonstration

See Unifier Sync in action. Schedule a live demonstration or automation assessment.

Live Demonstration

30-minute live walkthrough of Unifier Sync capabilities, workflow, and output format.

Automation Assessment

45-minute assessment of your Unifier workflows and automation opportunities.

Lead Capture

Complete the form to receive the Unifier Sync one-pager and schedule a consultation.

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