Activity Constraint Induced Schedule Discontinuities We recently worked with a client that had a customer that wanted him to insert a mandatory finish activity constraint on the project finish milestone, but this created a critical path discontinuity. The question was how to represent the critical path when using a mandatory activity constraint? Let’s take a […]
Resetting Activity ID Numbering in Primavera P6 Professional
Resetting Activity ID Numbering in Primavera P6 Professional Often during the process of adding activities, the scheduler is left with a list of activities whose activity ID numbering scheme has a nonuniform increment. This may be a problem when trying to make a clear and organized presentation of a project schedule. The numbering ID of […]
Primavera P6 vs Microsoft Project – The Differences
Primavera P6 vs Microsoft Project: The Differences Are you trying to make the decision between whether to adopt Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project? When we’re delivering training, we hear this question a lot: “Is Primavera P6 better than Microsoft Project?” Well, it depends on your definition of ‘better’! We spend a lot of time leading […]
10 Primavera P6 Interview Questions
Can you Answer These Primavera P6 Interview Questions? You’re looking to augment your team with someone who is capable of using Primavera P6 Professional. An interview is going to be part of your recruitment approach, but what should you ask them? It’s important to get a feel for whether they do have Primavera project scheduling […]
Primavera Training: Is it Worth it?
Primavera Training: Is it Worth it? Is it worth spending time on project management training, especially in learning technical skills like Oracle Primavera P6 Professional? The short answer is: Yes! Primavera P6 is world-leading, industry-standard software in many industries around the world. Wherever you are based, you can be sure that companies near you are […]
3 Primavera P6 YouTube Channels to Follow
Primavera P6 Professional Project Management YouTube Channel Primavera P6 Professional is a powerful project management tool. It has so many features and is capable of doing so much to support project delivery, there is a chance that you aren’t using it to its full capacity. YouTube is a great source of quick tutorials when you […]
Video – Using Constraints in Primavera P6
Constraints in Primavera P6 are special dates that restricts the start or completion date of activities. If you use a constraint in a schedule, you would set the date of the constraint manually to the date you require, as it is independent of any currently scheduled dates. This can affect the critical path of the […]
Do You Need Primavera P6 Certification?
Do you need Primavera P6 Professional certification for you or your team? That’s something we hear quite often from clients, so we figured it was time for a deep dive into the options and whether certification is worth it for you. What is Primavera P6 certification? Primavera Professional P6 certification is simply evidence that you […]
10 Questions To Ask Before Taking a Primavera P6 Training Course
10 Questions To Ask Before Taking a Primavera P6 Training Course You’re ready for a Primavera P6 training course but the process of finding the right one can be time-consuming. There is a lot to consider, and a lot at stake. The right class will empower your team to confidently use the software while also […]
5 Benefits of Converting Your Schedule From .MPP To .XER
Converting Your Schedule From .MPP To .XER You know your project is on track and that you have the skills in the team to do the work, but the schedule admin? That’s a headache. One of the biggest issues with project scheduling is simply creating the schedule in a format that everyone can agree to. […]