It is preferable to level project schedules within total float, so that the leveling process does not extend the project duration. Most projects are time constrained. It makes sense, therefore, that you would want to level resources in a way that
Microsoft Project and Graphical Indicators
Is there a way to graphically indicate when activities are missing their baseline work hours? Yes, there is. Schedulers want a quick way to analyze the schedule and to focus in on those activities that are in trouble. It is possible to define
Monitoring Schedule Slippage in Microsoft Project
Project progress does not always go according to plan. When the schedule slips you will want a fast way to monitor this schedule slippage. The baseline is used as a measure of schedule progress. Microsoft Project has a few features to support monitoring schedule progress
Microsoft Project and Shading Gantt Chart Time Periods
It is possible in Microsoft Project to shade a time period on the Gantt chart as nonworking time, and not necessarily require Microsoft Project to reschedule tasks around this time period. Sometimes schedulers want to shade nonworking time on the Gantt chart
Microsoft Ignite 2017
Microsoft Ignite 2017 will be held on Monday 25th September until Friday 29th September at the Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32819. Microsoft Ignite is a five-day annual conference, which brings together technical communities, IT professionals’ customers and
Microsoft Project and Finish No Later Than Constraints
Unfortunately most projects come with deadlines, a fact that is a challenge when building schedule to meet them. Finish No Later Than (FNLT) constraints are helpful in Microsoft Project to stress the importance of meeting a deadline date
WBS Schedule Pro Software and WBS Charts
It is possible to print a nice hierarchical Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) chart of your Microsoft Project schedule by using Critical Tools, Inc. WBS Schedule Pro software. The WBS is an important project management tool
Modeling Cure Time in Microsoft Project
It is possible to model cure time delays in Microsoft Project using an elapsed time lag. But to better document the reason for the delay model the cure time as a task with a unique cure time calendar
Microsoft Project and Task Calendars
Microsoft Project schedules tasks based on the project calendar, but it is possible to define a unique calendar specific to a task situation. These are called task calendars. Typically, most work on a project is performed using the same
Microsoft Project and the Start No Earlier Than Constrained Milestone
Start No Earlier Than (SNET) constraints in Microsoft Project are helpful for modeling external constraints, such as delivery of material. But you may want to add a constrained milestone to properly assign accountability for delivery related schedule slippage