Let’s talk about WBS ! The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is the heart of project management. All the project management disciplines described in the PMBOK turn around it. I developed a theory about it: the 3D model or 3D WBS. Simply, there are: - Ar...
I am having trouble when I reschedule my programme. My calendars (both work and resource) are set to 10hr days start 7am - finish 5pm. When I reschedule my data date to be 26-Nov 00:00 - the activities starting on the 26th show as starting at 7:01 - ...
Hi All,I was established Spending plan for a project in Primavera P6 ,and while doing so I have come across the "Benifit Plan" column in "Spending Plan" tab.I have tried to seach about this but have not yet cleard my concept.can anyone please tell me...
Basically I am trying to figure out how I go about resource loading a project with quantities (lets say strip/render/paint to keepit simple) so that I can get an accurate planned vs actual % from it. Lets say I have 3 rooms to decorate in this projec...
hi, I'm an undergrad Mechanical Engineer and I'm having a bit of trouble setting up the durations for a project I'm working on. I have the project starting on 05/12/11 and the first task has duration set to 84 days, however the task is showing as co...
Dear FriendsAfter updating my base program .There is a delay of 29 days & it is showing only in the program.But in the activities the maximum negative float is -25 only .Any one resolve this issue.....??? I will attach the picture[[wysiwyg_imageuploa...
Does anyone know where I can find a list of "Best Practices" for updating a schedule. I am currently working with a project manager who is insisting to let physical progress determine the remaining duration of the scheduled activities. No sooner di...
Hello All, I have a query which has been bothering me: I'm not sure what the correct way to deal with remaining durations is. I use Primarvera P6. eg. Activity - Excavating Trench. Original Duration of 10 days. Ok. Activity Starts 1-Nov. You updat...
Hi Planners,I need a sort of advise as to how to prepare a critical analysis report in P6. Is there any report than can be extracted from the report writer or I need to prepare my own. Any idea is of great help. A sample format could also be useful. ...
Dear Team, I have a query on the above subject. Please refer to the below snapshot. [[wysiwyg_imageupload:835:]] Can anyone kindly explain me the formula for the P6 generated cost %tages as below. 1) %tage outlined with yellow rectangular box 2) %ta...
How do we generate completion percentage against a data date in P6 & progress curves for the data date
Dear FriendsI have a question about the above subject.The function "Auto compute actual" under the details tab in resource workspace didn’t work when I put the function” Recalculate Actual Units and Cost when Duration % Complete Changes" checkbox on...
Hi, Another problem that has left me scratching my head!! I have a schedule in MSP2003 that I want to fit onto two pages, but when I print it and set the page layout to print on 1 page wide x 2 high, it puts the final line onto a third page. If I try...
Hi, I am loooking for rates @ installing Omnia Planks (permanent from shutter). Thanks in Advance everyone. Regards, Kinnar
Hi Guys, Here's a good article on the importance of diversity within your project teams. http://bit.ly/rHeNOc I hope you find it useful. Colin
Hi Guys,Here's an article on The Most Important Question for Troubled Projects http://bit.ly/t1NeVfI hope you find it useful,Emily
Dear All, Is it possible to deactivate temporarily a relationship in Primavera P6 ? let explain : I have 3 projects P1, P2 and P3. The activities of P1 and P2 are the predecessors of P3. I'd like to know the impact of P1 alone to compare it with the ...
Hi In Primavera PM 6.7 with Progress Reporter is it possible to edit or unapprove a submitted and approved timesheet? The timewriter can edit them up until they're submitted (and optionally rejected) The time approver can edit the timewriters timeshe...
Hello everyone, I am working in civil projects and my Project Manager is always telling me that "Why Overall Programme Progress % and BQ % progress(calculated by QS) does not match. Anyone advise or solution to this scenario to link the BQ claim an...
Hello guys, I am currently working on a petrochemical project, and my previous orientation is from High Rise Civil Construction Planning, I was a Commissioning Engineer before in a power plant but I think that will not help me much to plan for a proj...