The Schedule Log is a simple tracking document. However, you have to remember to use it! I start my Schedule Log when we have the baseline schedule set. I do keep an abbreviated version for baseline development but only for my use. It helps me in remembering what’s been added or changed between the development […]
Primavera P6 Total Float and the Critical Path
In a previous blog Calendars and Total Float Values, we reviewed how the use of multiple Calendars affect Primavera P6 Total Float values. This leads us to how we define “Critical Path” and the use of Total Float. Most CPM schedule specifications I run into require the Critical Path to be defined as the “Longest […]
Using Activity Codes in Primavera P6
In Primavera P6, it’s very helpful to be able to sort, filter, and organize the schedule by responsibility, phase, or any number of specific project attributes. This is why we create activity codes when we develop the baseline schedule. Figure 1 (Note the use of “Project” level activity code) I prefer to develop the activity […]
Calendars and Total Float Values
When a project schedule has multiple activity calendars in use, the Total Float values for a string of activities on the same driven network path may be different. This may confuse someone reviewing the pdf of a schedule, even if the relationship lines are displayed. This can also occur when multiple calendars are used on […]
Developing Project Level Calendars In Primavera P6
You’re planning your project in Primavera P6. You’ve created your P6 schedule and added the high level WBS (Work Breakdown Structure). You have your OBS (Organizational Breakdown Structure), activity codes, and resource structure started. Now is a good time to develop your project level calendars. I usually start by developing the 7-day workweek calendar. This […]
Developing P6 Calendars When Planning the Project
The development of Primavera P6 calendars for your project is a critical part of your schedule development effort. This is really part of the planning stage of developing your schedule. During the planning phase, the project team should be deciding what work periods they are allowed, or plan to use. Also, they should be determining […]