LEOPARD PROJECT CONTROLS
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Removing Progress from a Primavera Schedule
How to remove progress from a Primavera P6 Schedule The following instruction shows how to deprogress a schedule and reuse the schedule for other same projects: Step 1: Add the following columns: Actual Labor Units, Actual Non-labor Units, Budgeted Nonlabor Units, Budgeted Labor Units, Activity Status Step 2: On the calculations tab of the project Window, select “Link Budget and At Completion for not started activities”, also select the option “Reset Remaining Duration and Units to Original”. Step 3: On the Dates tab of the project, change the project planned start date to the new project planned start date. [...]
Best Practices for Primavera P6 CPM Scheduling
Project Schedule Activities All project schedule activities should have sufficient detail, but not too detailed, and a consultant should have it scheduled. The keys to successful activity development include the following criteria. Definable scope of work One primary trade per activity Definable geographical boundary: By Floor / Area / Building or Work Type: Design / Permitting Between 1-20 workdays Continues work within the activity No Starts and Stops Use smart numbering and descriptions that are clear in any report (with or without organization) Project Schedule Activity IDs All activities should have smart IDs that one can distinguish easily with [...]
What to Consider When Choosing Subcontractors
Delivering a construction project requires the contribution of several parties coming from varying backgrounds, as the extent of their involvement differs from stage to stage. The participation of some parties is necessary throughout the time frame of a construction project, while some are only needed to take part in a particular stage. Nevertheless, some of the factors that influence the success of a construction project are the individual performance of involved parties and the level of collaboration among them. Often, the negligence of one party creates a domino effect that ripples across many parts of the project, affecting other parties. [...]
Time Management Practices in Construction Projects
The construction industry is riddled with disputes among project stakeholders that result from a variety of problems. These problems include incomplete design documentation, ill-defined scope and mathematical errors in risk assessment, and project cost baselines, with the failure of contractors to meet specific project baselines being an intense breeding ground for disputation. Construction projects are well known for their complexity as they require the involvement of several stakeholders, all working towards achieving the shared targets, particularly a derivation from the project baselines. Hence, construction companies need the proper contribution of a multitude of professionals and skilled workers over the [...]
How 5G Will Alter The Construction Landscape
As technology and science advances so rapidly, organizations usually strive to be the pioneer to integrate the lasted technology into their networking infrastructures. The 5G technology has the potential to mark the beginning of the fourth industrial revolution. The 5G wireless technology will have a profound impact on the business environment and particularly the construction industry. 5G is the fifth generation of wireless networks, and it is a huge step up from the fourth generation, known as 4G. It offers a better internet speed and increased networking capacity with a high level of reliability. When it comes to a project [...]
Enabling an Efficient Remote Work Environment for Your Construction Management Team
The widespread coronavirus outbreak has forced a change in the way people work, ushering a new working culture across many industries. Its seriousness has prompted a wave of legislation that directs the temporary closure of various businesses and limits several business activities. To maintain business continuity, many affected companies have requested their employees to work from home, which has been happening on a global scale at an unprecedented pace. However, adapting to a remote working environment has been difficult for some business operations. On the other hand, the nature of some businesses makes such a transition straightforward and possible, allowing [...]
