When generating Activity IDs and describing Activity Names in Primavera P6 Professional, there are best practices that make for a better, more efficient, and understandable schedule. Understanding the proper convention for Activity IDs and descriptions for Activity names in P6 Professional is essential. You will often have to interface with the Activity IDs and Activity […]
Construction CPM Conference 2024
The Construction CPM Conference 2024 will be held at the Hilton Palacio Del Rio San Antonio, Texas (200 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205) on January 14-17, 2024. The Construction CPM Conference is a significant event with approximately 1,000 delegates expected to attend this year. The conference is aimed at folk who work in […]
Primavera P6 EPPM Baseline Update
P6 EPPM Baseline Update When a Primavera P6 EPPM (Enterprise Project Portfolio Management) baselined and progressed schedule requires additional scope, how do you include new activities in its baseline? Let’s take a look. The baseline is a static copy of the schedule that serves as a ruler for measuring progress. You can make an existing […]
The Deltek Cobra Replan Process
As stated in my previous blog on the Cobra Replan process, I attempted to talk one out of replanning the project except in certain, rare circumstances. That said, there are definitely circumstances where the Replan process is wholly appropriate. The Replan process, also known as a Single Point Adjustment (Also referred to S&P=A or SPA), […]
Video – The S2 // Logic Tab in Acumen Fuse
In this video, we’re looking at Acumen Fuse’s diagnostics in the S2 // Logic tab, in particular, the Relationship types. So, check out our short video explaining this in more detail or you can read the text below which gives you an overview of the video content. The S2 // Logic tab Logic is the […]
Primavera P6 Professional Group By – Quick Tip
Primavera P6 Professional is about displaying project deliverables and associated tasks in the activity table area, but this requires the proper table Group By settings. Let’s show you how. After one of our P6 Professional Fundamentals classes, a student asked if I could walk him through entering deliverables and associated tasks in P6 Professional on […]
Project Management Assumptions: Tips & Best Practices
For quite a few of us, leading a project is an ever-evolving and sometimes complex process, with many assumptions made along the way. From resource availability to timeline expectations, project managers must understand how these project management assumptions can impact them in delivering a successful outcome. Here we’ll discuss what project management assumptions are and […]
Baseline Fundamentals in Primavera P6
A recent question from a user asked us to write a blog clarifying the difference between the project and the primary baseline. Here we explain the baseline fundamentals in Primavera P6 and how they work. The baseline in P6 functions like a ruler. A ruler is a straight strip marked at regular intervals to measure […]
Become a Primavera Scheduler by Learning How to Use P6
Have you been looking for a way to change careers and get into project management as a Primavera scheduler? Then learning to use Primavera P6 is an obvious must! P6 is powerful tool that project managers use to create comprehensive schedules and monitor progress throughout the life of a project. In this blog post, we’ll […]
Project Management Conferences in the USA and UK 2024
Project Management Conferences are a great way to keep up with the latest news, case studies and trends and often, these conferences allow vendors to make announcements about upgrades to their products. Also, by attending an industry conference, you can develop your knowledge and skills that can help advance your career. They’re great for networking […]