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Mandatory vs. Preferential Schedule Logic
Knowledge Base Guest Blogger 12/08/2026 Knowledge Base Guest Blogger 12/08/2026

Mandatory vs. Preferential Schedule Logic

Did you know that the four types of schedule relationships (finish-to-start, start-to-start, finish-to-finish, and start-to-finish) belong to either of two classes of schedule logic: mandatory or preference logic?

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The Role of Milestones, Resource Loading & Critical Path in Schedule Development
Knowledge Base Guest Blogger 12/08/2026 Knowledge Base Guest Blogger 12/08/2026

The Role of Milestones, Resource Loading & Critical Path in Schedule Development

This article by Kareem Khattab, highlights how aligning resources, dependencies, procurement, and stakeholder input creates realistic, execution-ready schedules.

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Probabilistic Activity Drag
Knowledge Base Guest Blogger 12/08/2026 Knowledge Base Guest Blogger 12/08/2026

Probabilistic Activity Drag

In this paper, Alex Lyaschenko discusses how Probabilistic Activity Drag extends traditional activity-drag analysis by incorporating schedule uncertainty and risk.

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How to Quickly Jump Between Tasks in Microsoft Project
Tutorials Jerome Odeh 04/08/2026 Tutorials Jerome Odeh 04/08/2026

How to Quickly Jump Between Tasks in Microsoft Project

Save time in Microsoft Project with a feature that lets you instantly jump to any task in your schedule, making it easier to review, edit, and navigate even the largest project schedules.

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The Top Ten Mistakes Made in Planning a Complex EPC Project
Knowledge Base Guest Blogger 05/06/2026 Knowledge Base Guest Blogger 05/06/2026

The Top Ten Mistakes Made in Planning a Complex EPC Project

Poor planning causes project delays and inefficiencies and this paper outlines 10 common project planning mistakes and practical fixes for successful project delivery.

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What Type of Delay Analysis is Required Under the Contract?
Knowledge Base Guest Blogger 04/05/2026 Knowledge Base Guest Blogger 04/05/2026

What Type of Delay Analysis is Required Under the Contract?

This article considers the contractual requirements regarding the most appropriate and accepted method of delay analysis in the commonly used Australian Standard General Conditions of Contract..

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2 Microsoft Excel videos that should help Project Planners & Schedulers
Topics ChatGPT 30/04/2026 Topics ChatGPT 30/04/2026

2 Microsoft Excel videos that should help Project Planners & Schedulers

2 YouTube videos from Microsoft Excel MVPs, Leila Gharani and Jon Acampora, might help planners and schedulers improve their efficiency in Microsoft Excel.

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Construction Disputes and Delay Analysis Methods under Scrutiny
Topics ChatGPT 28/04/2026 Topics ChatGPT 28/04/2026

Construction Disputes and Delay Analysis Methods under Scrutiny

A recent LinkedIn article by Stephen Warhoe argues that compliance with AACE International guidance does not automatically make a delay analysis dependable or persuasive in disputes

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How to get into Data Centre Construction Projects Planning
Topics ChatGPT 25/04/2026 Topics ChatGPT 25/04/2026

How to get into Data Centre Construction Projects Planning

Do you want to break into data centre construction projects planning? Here are some recommendations from a specialist recruiter

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Project Management Experts and Construction Claims
Knowledge Base Guest Blogger 29/12/2025 Knowledge Base Guest Blogger 29/12/2025

Project Management Experts and Construction Claims

In this three-part blog posts, Richard J. Long details how project management experts play a critical role in resolving construction disputes on large Design-Build (D-B) and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects.

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Beginner’s Tip: Why is the column header text not wrapping in Microsoft Project?
Tutorials Jerome Odeh 28/11/2025 Tutorials Jerome Odeh 28/11/2025

Beginner’s Tip: Why is the column header text not wrapping in Microsoft Project?

Why doesn’t the column header text seem to wrap in Microsoft Project?

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Expected Finish & Free Float in Primavera P6
Tutorials Jerome Odeh 16/11/2025 Tutorials Jerome Odeh 16/11/2025

Expected Finish & Free Float in Primavera P6

Did you know that using “Expected Finish” feature for in-progress activities turns these activities’ Free Float to zero (0), even when the successor activities are days or weeks away?

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Duration Analysis: The Simple Metric Crushing Project Delays
Knowledge Base Guest Blogger 20/10/2025 Knowledge Base Guest Blogger 20/10/2025

Duration Analysis: The Simple Metric Crushing Project Delays

This paper provides a comprehensive guide on time performance ratio (TPR) calculation and showcases its practical significance in schedule analysis and modeling.

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The Top Ten Approaches to Avoiding Resource-Related Claims
Knowledge Base Guest Blogger 02/10/2025 Knowledge Base Guest Blogger 02/10/2025

The Top Ten Approaches to Avoiding Resource-Related Claims

Proven ways by Glen Palmer & Chris Carson to avoid claims due to resource planning in on a construction project

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Where to get help from other users of Microsoft Project
Tutorials Guest Blogger 12/07/2025 Tutorials Guest Blogger 12/07/2025

Where to get help from other users of Microsoft Project

Are you looking for help with your Microsoft Project problems? Here is how to tap into the experience and knowledge of other users for free.

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Add a High-level Schedule Narrative to a Microsoft Project Schedule Gantt Chart
Tutorials Jerome Odeh 25/05/2025 Tutorials Jerome Odeh 25/05/2025

Add a High-level Schedule Narrative to a Microsoft Project Schedule Gantt Chart

Add a schedule narrative or schedule basis & assumptions to your Microsoft Project schedule Gantt chart to provide context to stakeholders.

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Add a Changing Data Image to your S-curves, Dashboard or Gantt Chart in Excel
Tutorials Jerome Odeh 24/05/2025 Tutorials Jerome Odeh 24/05/2025

Add a Changing Data Image to your S-curves, Dashboard or Gantt Chart in Excel

How to add a dynamic data picture to your progress report dashboard, s-curves or Gantt chart in Excel and have image auto refresh anytime the data changes.

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The Schedule Basis Memorandum: Key Supporting Documentation for a CPM Schedule Analysis
Knowledge Base Guest Blogger 10/05/2025 Knowledge Base Guest Blogger 10/05/2025

The Schedule Basis Memorandum: Key Supporting Documentation for a CPM Schedule Analysis

This must-read article delves into what the content of a good schedule basis and assumptions document for an EPC project should look like.

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