Selecting the Most Appropriate AACE RP 29R Schedule Analysis Methodology
An overview of the pros and cons of the 9 AACE RP 29R schedule analysis methodologies and 11 factors to consider before choosing an appropriate method.
A Better Graphic to Show Schedule Delay
Want a better schedule delays visual than a Gantt Chart? Follow Bob Breeze’s recommendation and use a Skyline.
Understanding the Logic Paths in Multi-Calendar P6 Schedules
This paper is a deep dive into the Multiple Float Paths calculation in Primavera P6.
How to get Project Schedule Buy-in from Project Team
Follow these communication techniques if you struggle to get your project team interested in the project schedule.
Schedule Integrity Checker
nPlan has released a free tool for checking schedule integrity and they have promised that it goes beyond the DCMA 14-Point assessment.
Delay Analysis Methodologies
What are the pros & cons of these 5 delay analysis methods? As-planned Impacted, As-planned v As-built, Time Impact, As-built but for & Window Analysis.
Forensic Schedule Assurance Review: A Vital Step Before Starting a Detailed Schedule Analysis
In this article, Ronald Rider discusses practical advice on how to rectify common problems with project schedules by performing a forensic schedule quality assurance review before starting any detailed schedule analysis.
5 Simple Project Performance Reports
When it comes to reporting, I recommend the KISS and so does Raphael Dua with his one-page project performance reports.
The Ultimate Guide to Construction Reporting
Are you looking for the best practices to follow when it comes to monitoring and / or reporting construction sites schedule progress? Then this well written guide should come in handy.
Schedule Specifications - A Critical Review
In this piece, Ian Cartwright wonders if schedule specifications are detrimental or contribute to the success of a project.
Crucial Success Factors of Project Risk Analysis
This blog post by renowned project cost and schedule authority, Dr. David T. Hulett, addresses challenges and best practices for quantitative cost risk, schedule risk, and integrated cost-schedule risk analysis.
The analysis and valuation of disruption
This white paper by Derek Nelson of HKA looks at the different methods of analysing and quantifying the impact of disruption (loss of labour productivity) in construction projects.
Considerations for Successful Project Commissioning and Start-Up Planning and Execution
This article provides a high-level overview of typical set of Commissioning and Start-up (CSU) phase activities and key considerations that should be taken into account with them.
Connect Primavera P6 XER file to Power BI
Turbo charge your schedule performance reports by getting your Primavera P6 data into Microsoft Power BI with this guide
End-To-End Analytics with Power BI (free e-Book)
Get up to speed with the leading data analytics and visualisation software, Power BI, with this free e-Book from Data Mozart
Baseline Schedule Written Narrative
In this LinkedIn article, Chris Carson list some of the key topics that should be in a baseline schedule narrative.
Using The Leveling Functionality in Primavera P6
This article explains how to use the leveling functionality in Primavera P6.
The Inner Workings of Oracle/Primavera P6
This paper has one of the best explanation of the different date fields in P6 with detailed explanation of the different calculations performed by P6 during each time analysis.