One way to highlight activities that are behind schedule on Primavera P6 Gantt Chart
Learn how to set-up a layout for highlighting activities that are behind baseline finish dates on a Primavera P6 Gantt chart.
Highlight Tasks that are behind schedule on a Gantt Chart in Microsoft Project
One way of highlighting tasks that are behind schedule (Finish Variance greater than 0 days) on a Microsoft Project Gantt Chart.
Prioritise Development Process over Schedule
Do project schedules matter? Is the journey to build a schedule more important than the destination, the schedule itself?
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.
Check for Non-ASAP Constraint Type in Microsoft Project
Set-up a filter in Microsoft Project to show Tasks assigned a constraint type other than As Soon As Possible.
Change Multiple Tasks Text Colour at same time in Microsoft Project
Semi-automatically change the colour of multiple tasks’ text in a Microsoft Project that meet a condition by running a simple macro (Microsoft Project conditional formatting).
How to Produce a Report in Primavera P6 with Baseline Details for Multiple Projects
How to produce a report in Primavera P6 that shows baseline details, such as Baseline Name, Baseline Data Date, Assigned Baselines etc., for multiple projects in a Portfolio.
How to Show Variance against Multiple Baselines in a Microsoft Project Schedule
Display variance against all other baselines (Baseline1 to Baseline10) in a Microsoft Project schedule not only the current baseline.
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.
Misconception in Project Controls & How to Display Work in 2 Units
Some interesting topics from LinkedIn this week, key among them is Naveen Lopes debunks some of the misconceptions in Project Controls discipline.
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.
Role of Schedule Diagnostics and P6, Powerproject & MS Project Comparison
Has the proliferation of schedule diagnostics tools contributed to successful project delivery and how do Primavera, Powerproject & Microsoft Project compare against each other?
Considerations before using DCMA Schedule Assessment
3 things to consider before using the DCMA 14-Point Schedule Assessment and other project scheduling related posts from LinkedIn.
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.