Project management can be a complex endeavor, with many moving parts. But how do you know if the project is on track and achieving its goals? The answer is Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). These are essential for any project manager looking to monitor progress in real-time. Here we’ll discuss what KPI’s are, how to set […]
Integrating Weather Forecast APIs and Primavera P6 Data into Power BI
The integration of weather forecast APIs and Primavera P6 and adding further analysis in Power BI, can help enormously with predictive analytics. This is because in construction project management, the weather plays a pivotal role that can influence schedules and operational efficiency. Here we delve into how combining weather forecast APIs and Primavera P6 schedules […]
What Is a Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) in Project Management?
Project management is all about getting the job done on time and within budget. A Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM) can help make sure that everyone involved in a project knows exactly what their responsibilities are and how they fit into the bigger picture of delivering results. Here, we’ll explore what a RAM is, how you […]
How to Create a Near Critical Filter in Microsoft Project
Create a Near Critical Filter in Microsoft Project to Monitor Tasks Non-critical tasks can be as important as critical tasks in a schedule. This is because if a non-critical task slips then it can quickly appear on the critical path. This could negatively affect your project finish date and jeopardize the entire project. If an […]
Advanced Data Storytelling with Power BI and Primavera P6
Advanced Data Storytelling with Power BI and Primavera P6 Definitions, Stakeholders, and Real-World Examples Data storytelling through Power BI using Primavera P6 data, elevates the communication of project insights by integrating visual data narratives with analytical depth. This approach is categorized into strategic, analytical, operational and predictive dashboards each serving different stakeholders with tailored insights. […]
Project Management Governance: A Guide to Best Practices
Project management governance is a critical component in ensuring successful project delivery. It helps to ensure that all stakeholders are on the same page with regard to expectations, timelines, deliverables, quality control measures and more. Here we’ll explore what exactly project management governance entails, how you can go about establishing it and best practices for […]
Video – Creating and Assigning Calendars in Primavera P6 EPPM
We published an article a while back on how to creating and assigning calendars in Primavera P6 EPPM and you can read that here. Several folks have contacted us wanting to know some more about this. So, we’ve produced a short video where you can get a feel of the capabilities and functionality of this […]
Project Control Summit 2024
Project Control Summit 2024 will be held on April 22-24 at Galveston Island Convention Center, Texas. This Summit draws a diverse crowd from project control specialists and program and project managers to anyone passionate about enhancing their project controls and project management skills. The Project Control Academy hosts the Project Control Summit and will attract […]
How to Model XER Files in Power BI
If you’re new to Power BI and working with Primavera P6’s XER files, then this blog post is for you. We’ll walk through the basic steps of modeling XER files in Power BI, focusing on connecting tables and extracting essential metrics. What is an XER File? An XER file acts as a snapshot of the […]
Project Management Symposium 2024
Project Management Symposium is a two-day event at the University of Maryland, 3972 Campus Drive, College Park, MD 20742 on April 18-19, 2024. Project Management Symposium 2024 can be attended in person as a hybrid event (choosing to participate in person on one of the days) or online. PDUs can be accumulated by attending any […]