Change Order
Forum Topicwhat is the difference in Variation and change order?Can someone please clarify?
Jul 17, 2016
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How to Level Resources / Resource Leveling without changing Project Finish date in Primavera P6
BlogNormally when we Level Resources, Primavera will delay an activity so that Resource is not overloaded. It can make Project Finish date delay.How can we make Project Finish date not delay? I’ll explain in this article.We have a simple project with 2 a...
Jul 18, 2016
Newbie Question. Creating dependencies that are not end to start dates
Forum TopicGood day all you Planning Professionals! I beseech you for your wisdom. A lowly CM seeks a simple(well,,not for me) answer to a simple question. I am using MS Project 2013. I want to create a dependency from finish to start but i'm not sure how to do...
Jul 18, 2016
Integrate the Master Schedule with 3 different areas
Forum TopicHi P6 Experts,I need your help. We have a Master Schedule that consist of the 3 Construction Areas. I have 3 different P6 schedulers responsible to update each areas and send me the update. They are allowed to change the activity relationships, add ...
Jul 18, 2016
How does Resource Shift Calendar in Primavera P6 work?
BlogIn Primavera P6 -> Resources window -> Units & Prices tab, there is a selection box called Shift CalendarWhat does it use for? I’ll show how to use it in this article.The Shift Calendar control the Price/Unit for activity, depend on what time activit...
Jul 19, 2016
Float Negative
Forum TopicHi,I'm doing tracking of activities % for my project. I keep getting the total float for the activity which i updated negative eventhough the % is not zero and it started ahead of the scheduled date. Could anyone help me? Been cracking my head on thi...
Jul 19, 2016
What quantities do I need to consider on Baseline Programme preparation for submission/approval for Remeasured contract?
Forum TopicWhat quantities do I need to consider when I am preparing a Baseline Programme "Clause 14 Programme" if there are differences between BOQ and contract drawings on a Remeasured Contract? Thanks
Jul 20, 2016
Problems with scheduling practice
BlogThis post will briefly look at the three major problem areas affecting scheduling practice:The first is most organisations and managers simply choose to ignore the project schedule, in part because they have never worked with a good schedule produced...
Jul 21, 2016
Earned Value – A Simplistic Explanation
BlogOver the years I have seen many articles, discussions and questions about Earned Value Management (EVM). What is it, how valuable is it as a management tool, how do you use it? Often the explanation can be quite complex. As is usual for experienced...
Jul 22, 2016
P6 resource leveling pushes activity to individual day
Forum TopicI'm using P6 for scheduling a project. I have 3 activities that don't seem to level correctly. See below for example.All are Task dependent activitiesSame resource assigned to all activitiesCalendar is set to 8 hours/day work scheduleI have 3 tasks...
Jul 22, 2016
Primavera P6 Resource Curves
Forum TopicHere's how you can apply a custom resource curve to cost loading a task in Primavera P6 http://ow.ly/dygd302vnoX
Jul 22, 2016
Question about more different projects on one sheet
Forum TopicSince a short time I trying to use Ms Project. I can work already a bit with Primavera P6. Ms Project looks more userfriendly and looks easier to use and build up a single project. Now my question: In Primavera I can make different projects and after...
Jul 23, 2016
manage resource
Forum TopicHello all.I need your help.a little data on my project.i have some machine to install. each machine have some components to install.to each machine i'm going to assigned worker (per name and occupation).the assign is per machineI also have some guid...
Jul 24, 2016
manage resource
Forum TopicHello all.I need your help.a little data on my project.i have some machine to install. each machine have some components to install.to each machine i'm going to assigned worker (per name and occupation).the assign is per machineI also have some guid...
Jul 24, 2016
How to install a Header in Project 2013
Forum TopicGood day everyone! I'm just a newbie in planning, but i'm eager to get much better at it. I have just one, hopefully easy lesson i'm trying to learn. After making a rudimentary plan on Project 2013, i wish to create a header to insert the project nam...
Jul 24, 2016
Subcontractor program for MEP
Forum TopicHi Gents,I am working for an MEP contractor and the main contractor has asked for a standlaone MEP program with Civil clearence dates driving the further MEP activities.This practice is new to our company as we were providing consolidated programs (b...
Jul 25, 2016
Project Controls vs Project Accounting - What's the Difference?
BlogIn my career, I've worked across multiple industries and companies and one thing that stands out is the confusion surrounding the function of Project Controls and what it is meant to achieve. There are Project Accountants, administrators or finance ...
Jul 25, 2016
Why your Project Team must be Commercially Aware
BlogMany years ago I worked on an EPCM project for a major Tier 1 client. Like most companies we were always told that we had to keep the client happy. Client satisfaction was key! One particular young engineer took this to heart. If the Client’s tea...
Jul 25, 2016
Re-baselining in MS Project 2010
Forum TopicHi, all.I have moved from Primavera P6 to MS Project 2010.Now I am in the process of rebaselining my plan in MSP, but I am facing a challenge:I want the Actual Cost up to this point to be the starting point of the new Progress Curve (Cost based), but...
Jul 25, 2016
Microsoft Project and Deadlines
Forum TopicDeadlines are a great feature in Microsoft Project. Here's how they work http://ow.ly/Bgfs302zHP0
Jul 25, 2016