Duration Type in Primavera P6
In Primavera P6, the "Duration Type" setting determines how the software calculates the duration and units of work for an activity. This setting is crucial for predicting the behavior of ...
Project Progress with Primavera P6
A scheduler's primary function is to update the project progress with Primavera P6, with the method varying based on the project phase and type. Each engineer has their preferred approach, ...
Levels of a schedule
Level 1 (Management/Milestone level)Level 1 corresponds to an executive summary of the program, also known as the Project Master Schedule (PMS). Typically, it comprises a list of the most critical ...
Costs and earned value in Primavera P6
In a construction project there are different types of costs, depending on the scope, type of project and its size. Some examples of the types of costs that must be ...
Earned Value Analysis
Earned value analysis (EVA) is a technique that allows measuring the progress of a project against what was planned and budgeted. This involves assessing the completed work (earned value) against ...
Measured Mile Analysis
DescriptionOne of the most common methods for managing disruption claims is through the application of the "measured mile analysis." This methodology, compares the productivity achieved in areas or periods affected ...
Constrains in Primavera P6
Constraints are used to artificially modify or limit the dates of a milestone or activity. Ideally, a well-constructed schedule should not have any restrictions. However, in practice, constraints find their ...
Good planning practices
In addition to the application of the 14 points collected by the US Defense Contract Management Agency for the evaluation of project planning, it is useful to implement various recommendations ...
Steps to create a good schedule
A good schedule should be structured in a way that is easy to understand, but still provides enough detail for experienced personnel to get useful information. The following steps to ...
Evaluate the quality of a schedule
To assess the quality of project planning, it must be done from a qualitative and quantitative perspective.A qualitative assessment of the quality of planning is based on subjective criteria. For ...
Look ahead Schedule
In many cases, using the schedule with hundreds or thousands of activities visualize upcoming tasks is impractical. Therefore, the need arises to create a report that improves the communication of ...
Pacing and disruption
PacingPacing, which involves intentionally slowing down the pace of work, occurs when a decision is made to deliberately delay the completion of an activity. This decision is typically prompted by ...
Old construction sayings
Lame excuses "That was done by the night shift." "I don't know, it was like that when I arrived." "It's been there for years, and it hasn't fallen yet." "Not ...
Construction Project Members
The members of a construction project encompass all the individuals and entities involved in its development. It might be different depending on the country.PromoterThe promoter is either a natural person ...