LEOPARD PROJECT CONTROLS
Primavera
Primavera Scheduling Tool: A Comprehensive Guide
Primavera Scheduling Tool Primavera Scheduling Tool is a widely used software application for project management, primarily used in construction, engineering, and infrastructure projects. Primavera is a comprehensive project management solution that provides a wide range of functionalities and features for managing projects, including resource allocation, risk management, cost control, and progress tracking. This article provides an overview of the Primavera Scheduling Tool, including its features, benefits, and best practices. Features of Primavera Scheduling Tool. The Primavera Scheduling software offers several features that can help construction schedulers create, manage, and monitor project schedules. Some of the key features of the [...]
Setting a Baseline in Primavera P6
Baselines let you track plan vs. actual for a project plan. This gives you an understanding of where your project is currently, compared to where it was when it first started, or perhaps at some other phase gate or key milestone. Project Baseline The project baseline in Primavera P6 is the official baseline for your project. It is usually something that is established at the very beginning of your project so that you can compare it to the current state of your project in the future. How to maintain and assign your baseline? After creating your baseline, go to Project [...]
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 [...]
