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CPM Scheduling
Certified PMP, with over 11 years of experience in Oil & Gas and Construction projects. Expert in Primavera P6, MS Project, Asana, and Zoho Projects scheduling. Authored different Project Management, Scheduling and Planning articles.
How to find Critical Path through MS Project and Primavera P6?
The success of any project depends on effective planning and execution. Project managers and Schedulers use different techniques and tools to ensure that their projects are completed on time and within budget. One of the most popular project management techniques is the Critical Path Method (CPM). In this blog post, we will explore the concept of the Critical Path Method and how it is used in project management, and how it can be found through MS project and Primavera P6. What is the Critical Path Method? The Critical Path Method (CPM) is a project management technique used to identify the [...]
Best Construction Scheduling Software: Primavera P6 vs MS Project GalleryBest Construction Scheduling Software: Primavera P6 vs MS Project
Construction, CPM Scheduling, General, Primavera P6, Primavera P6 CPM Scheduling, Primavera P6 Training, Project Management, Schedule Control, Scheduling Best Practices, Technology
Best Construction Scheduling Software: Primavera P6 vs MS Project
The planning and coordination process of various tasks and activities in a construction project refers to Construction Scheduling. A well-built construction project schedule can help project managers, planners site teams, and other stakeholders to Determine the start and finish dates of each activity or milestone or project Allocate resources to individual activities Track the progress of each task and the overall project Identify potential delays or risks and take action to mitigate them Communicate project status and progress to stakeholders Generate various project management reports Forecast project completion dates and costs. A good construction project schedule is essential for [...]
CPM Scheduling in Construction
The Critical Path Method (CPM) is the most commonly used technique for construction scheduling. The critical path refers to the longest stretch of the activities. The duration of the critical path method represents the time required to complete a construction project. The critical path method helps to decide the following things: The duration to complete an activity The dependencies between the activities The tasks required to complete the project Why is CPM scheduling important? The use of CPM scheduling is essential in construction projects. CPM schedules will help you identify the activities required to complete the project. It will [...]
UPDATING AND CONTROLLING PROJECT SCHEDULE ON MS PROJECT
The subjection of human morphology to change as a result of growth is not only a phenomenon that exists in human anatomy, it is a general phenomenon with full application in the built environment business, its projects, and day-to-day activities. The Association of Project Management (APM) reflects on this constant phenomenon called “change” in its definition of a project. By doing so, they see a project as an activity with a start and finish date. These dates imply change and transition in project phases, which requires proper monitoring, control, and updates. Updating and controlling a project schedule is a basic [...]
Fast Tracking vs Crashing Techniques in Schedule Compression GalleryFast Tracking vs Crashing Techniques in Schedule Compression
Construction, Construction Management, Cost Control, CPM Scheduling, Primavera P6, Primavera P6 CPM Scheduling, Project Controls, Project Management, Schedule Control, Scheduling Best Practices
Fast Tracking vs Crashing Techniques in Schedule Compression
The two key schedule compression techniques offer several advantages and disadvantages depending on their application. Fast Tracking and Crashing, both methods can reduce activity durations, but cost, quality, and risks associated should also be considered while applying suitable techniques. The delays on projects occur due to several reasons, including but not limited to, material unavailability, manpower shortage, work-fronts unavailability, risks, force majeure, poor workmanship, and poor management. So, the schedule compression technique is mostly required to bring the project back on track. Schedule compression techniques are required to cover the delays on the project and to meet the target dates [...]
Essential Project Management Tools in MS Project: PDM, PERT, CPM, and Gantt Chart
Precedence Diagram Method (PDM): While handling complex projects with stringent multiple deadlines there is always a possibility that the Project Manager may underestimate or even ignore the criticality of some aspects towards the achievement of a milestone and ultimately the final milestone of project completion. In an attempt to avoid a dire situation like this, the Precedence Diagram Method (PDM) was developed. Initially, the Project Managers used to draw an empirical schedule as the PDM as shown below: This diagram helped the Project Manager by indicating dependencies and requirements to achieve any milestone or project completion without much concern [...]
