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Primavera P6 CPM Scheduling Class
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
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 [...]
How to add Risks in Primavera P6?
Risk Management is an important aspect of project management which involves the process of identifying, analyzing, and mitigation of potential risks to an organization or a project. The goal of risk management is to ensure that an organization can operate effectively and achieve its objectives, even in the face of uncertainty and adverse events. It is an ongoing process that involves regular review and adaptation in response to changing circumstances and new risks. Those risks can be delays, cost-overrun, poor quality, or risk of loss of market reputation. These all affect projects in different directions. Some of those risks are [...]
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 [...]