generate Gantt chart and S curve in Excel and account Holidays
Forum Topiceverything in the title, https://datamonkeysite.com/2017/04/27/using-powerquery-list-dates-to-generate-time-phased-budget-and-account-for-holidays/
Apr 28, 2017
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Using Excavator as Resource in Primavera
Forum TopicFor task completion, Excavator is required. How to use excavator for an activity with 20 days duration 1. Do I need to use as material ?? ( Volume to excavate) if I will use as material then It will not show as over-allocated by assigning other acti...
Apr 28, 2017
S Curve for Multiple Projects
Forum TopicHello,I am currently using P6 8.2. I would like to know if it is possible to compare three projects cost information in the S curve.Thank you.
Apr 28, 2017
Import NEW Activities from Excel to P6 Error: control_updates_flag is null for TASK ActivityID:
Forum TopicHello All,I am getting above mentioned error while importing new activities in to P6 - I could not find a accurate answer, while going through the forum - Please asssist if there is a workaround.TIA
Apr 29, 2017
Reduce the XER file size
Forum TopicDear all,My XER file is geting huge, Please somebody provide a POBS Eraser tool for downloading, so i can reduce the size. thanks.
May 1, 2017
No change in scheudule after "Update Existing" xer import
Forum TopicI update a subcontractors schedule every week and normally everything goes OK. I have been doing this for over 1 year every week with the same settings and had no problems until around 6 weeks ago. Now when I import the xer nothing changes, I do no...
May 1, 2017
import/export activity code
Forum TopicDear All,I'm preparing the schedule by system, using activity code. there are thousands of system and subsystem, are there any quick way to import/export the activity code from excel. thanks
May 1, 2017
Notice of Delay -EOT
Forum TopicIf excusable delay has taken place in the project :As Acontractor :1- Should I send notice of delay within 21 days ?2- Any one have a template for notice of delay?3- what the impact of net sending or sending late?let's share the knowledge ,for optim...
May 1, 2017
Primavera P6 Duration Type and Progressing a Schedule
Forum TopicPrimavera P6's duration type affects not only assignment of multiple resources, but also schedule progress. Here we explain it all in more detail http://ow.ly/nhVw30bjWEr
May 1, 2017
Project Management: Centralized vs. Decentralized Delivery
BlogThere is an ongoing dialogue in many enterprises: Should project management be a centralized, shared-service? Or, should project managers be decentralized and embedded within their functional organizations? The answer is, "it depends." Every enterp...
May 3, 2017
Jedhi Knights
Forum TopicMy very best wishes to all Jedhi Knight worshippers on their special day tomorrow.May the 4th be with you.
May 3, 2017
Store Period Performance - Calendar Months
Forum TopicI have a new client who have just invested in P6 for the first time (R16.2)I am in the preocess of setting up to record earned value. Not currently looking to record actuals in P6.The clients reporting calendar is aligned to calendar months.Do I have...
May 3, 2017
Open end tasks
Forum TopicHi All,How we can extract report in MS project showing the open end tasks? rather than adding predessor and successor columns.Regards,Muataz
May 3, 2017
NPV and DDP preference?
Forum TopicI have a question from my university, hope it's ok to ask it here. So both NPV and DPP are used to determine the profitability of a project. But what are the advantages/pros of each of them and in what kind of project/condition will NPV be valued mo...
May 3, 2017
Whatsup Group on Construction Law and EOT Claims
Forum TopicWe are having a professional WhatsUp group to discuss topics related to Construction Law . If anyone is interested in joining the group send me whatsup message to 00968-96351987 or email me your contact no with your country code.Haresh Jayanth
May 4, 2017
PDM Start To Finish Relationship Question
Forum TopicHi all,Can anyone else give me 3-4 SF relationsip examples for construction management?
May 4, 2017
Best Planner and Scheduler Ever!!
Forum TopicNow if you have searched for the best planner or scheduler you have find my post and profile :)!
May 4, 2017
Data Centre Commissioning Flowchart/Schedule
Forum TopicLooking for a sample detailed installation to Cx of a typical Tier III data center. Any information is highly appreciated.Regards, Chris
May 5, 2017
Budgeted Non Labor Units increasing to 8 times when imported to other computer
Forum TopicHi, Greetings for the day folks.I am new to a job and i dont know how earlier guy has loaded Non labor units. When I am exporting a project and importing to other computer resources are increasing by 8 times.Please guide me to straighten this thing. ...
May 6, 2017
P6 DURATION FROM MANHOURS
Forum TopicI developed a schedule from Jobcard, inputted the Resources and Manhours of each activities into the P6 with a daily Work productive time of 8hrs /day and 7day work week . What am looking for, is there a way the duration will automatically come up b...
May 7, 2017