It is usually the case that as the project nears completion the project manager presses hard to make certain the project completes on schedule. It may, however, be prudent to put the brakes on to ensure the project comes to a successful end. Applying the brakes on a near completion project is exactly what the […]
Microsoft Project 2013 & Start No Earlier Than Constraints
If the goal is to complete the project in as little time as possible, the question is why would a scheduler want to use a “Start No Earlier Than” (SNET) constraint on a project task? Let’s explore this paradox. Constraints describe external dependencies on the project schedule or tasks along the project schedule. Scheduling guidelines […]
Integrating CloudEVM with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
Integrating CloudEVM with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project For those contractors who have an Earned Value Management (EVM) requirement on their contract, you may have had the experience of gathering data from different business systems that do not easily align. The time-consuming process of merging data cannot only be frustrating but it can also produce […]
Inserting Gantt Chart Gridlines in Microsoft Project
If you have had difficulty reading Microsoft Project’s Gantt chart, either because you had too little or too many gridlines, than you may want to become familiar with the numerous gridline features available to you. Gridlines are supposed to make your Gantt chart easier to read. For instance they help you spot the day an […]
Finding the Longest Critical Schedule Tasks Using Microsoft Project
Schedule optimization requires investigation of critical tasks to see whether fast tracking or “crashing” of these tasks will materially shorten the schedule. You also may want to perform a more accurate bottom-up estimate of these tasks to confirm their duration estimates. If you are looking for a way to help focus in on those tasks […]
Comparison of Top-down and Bottom-up Estimates in Microsoft Project
Looking for a way to compare bottom-up Estimates with top-down estimates? Look no further than Microsoft Project. Yes, in Microsoft Project you can display a comparison of bottom-up estimates and top-down estimates right on the Gantt chart.
Microsoft Project – Power Untapped
Because Microsoft Project is within easy reach of most companies, it is often the first choice entry level too when the need for more formal project management process arises. The issue is, while Microsoft Project may be considered a commodity, project scheduling skills are not.
Task Location and Microsoft Project to Primavera P6 Translations
A common problem that is faced when converting a schedule from Microsoft Project to Primavera P6 is that the translation process moves the project tasks from the order they were in previous to the translation
Deltek Cobra Status Integration Errors Explained
[Error] Work Package 1.3 / ENG / 1.3.2.2 (Activity 1.3.2.1): Est. finish 04/02/2015 before status date. In all cases Deltek Cobra is complaining that there is a planned date in the past, which in earned value terms can’t happen.
Barbecana’s Full Monte Sensitivity Analysis Overview
The main purpose of sensitivity analysis is to show the contribution of each task to the overall uncertainty associated with either project completion or an interim deliverable (milestone). In Full Monte the required target is selected on the Risk Analysis