In a Finish-to-Start (FS) relationship, Primavera P6 calculates Early and Late dates using two main processes: 1. Forward Pass (Calculates Early Start and Early Finish) The Early Start (ES) and Early Finish (EF) of an activity are determined by the earliest possible time the activity can begin and end, based on its predecessor's finish. 2. Backward Pass... Continue Reading →
Sometimes, we need to filter activities based on their relationship type. For example, you might want to display only activities with a Finish-to-Start (FS) relationship. Unfortunately, the default filter function in Primavera P6 doesn’t support this directly. But don’t worry — I’ll show you how to achieve this using the Report feature. Step-by-Step Guide Go to Tools → Reports. Click the Add button to... Continue Reading →
When viewing the Resource Usage Profile or Activity Usage Profile in Primavera P6, you may notice that the Y-axis scale is automatically determined by the software. But how exactly is this value calculated? Let’s break it down. The Y-axis scale depends on the Timescale setting — whether it's set to week, month, or year. Based on this setting, Primavera identifies the maximum value (i.e., the tallest... Continue Reading →
In Primavera P6, we have a feature called Cost Account. When we assign resources to an activity in Primavera P6, it generates associated costs. These costs can be grouped at the activity level—typically by WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) or Activity Codes—allowing for cost roll-ups and summaries. But what if we want to group costs at a more detailed... Continue Reading →
When scheduling in Primavera P6, you may start with an 8-hour/day calendar. If you later switch to a 10-hour/day calendar, you’ll notice that activity durations and the project completion date change. For example, a 10-day activity becomes 8 days because the total hours remain the same, but the daily work hours increase. So how can you change the calendar from 8... Continue Reading →
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When developing a project plan, it's not enough to define only the Start and Finish dates of each activity. We also need to determine when resources are required and how many are needed at each stage. In this guide, I’ll show you how to create a Labor and Equipment Mobilization Plan using Primavera P6. Project Example We’ll use a simple project with three activities and... Continue Reading →
The Impacted As-Planned method measures the impact of the delays on the as-planned schedule. The delays are formulated as activities and added to the as-planned schedule showing the effect of each delay and demonstrating how the project is being delayed. The amount of delay equals the difference in completion dates between the schedules before and after the impacts. Step-by-Step Guide:... Continue Reading →
By default, when you create a new project in Microsoft Project, it uses a 5-day work week (Monday to Friday). If your project requires a 6-day work week, you can easily adjust the calendar settings. Here's how to do it. Step 1: Review the Current Schedule Let’s start with a simple project using the default 5-day work week.... Continue Reading →
In project management, a baseline is typically fixed and used to measure performance against the original plan. However, in certain cases—such as significant delays or scope changes—it may be necessary to update the baseline. This guide walks you through two methods to update a baseline in Primavera P6. We have a simple project with an assigned baseline.... Continue Reading →
In Primavera, it's possible to work with multiple projects simultaneously. For example, we have a Program that includes two projects: Project 1 and Project 2. By default, when both projects are open, Primavera displays two separate critical paths—one for each project. However, if you want to display only one critical path for the entire program,... Continue Reading →
Primavera P6 provides a useful tool called Progress Line, which allows users to visually compare Actual Progress (% Complete) with the Baseline directly on the Gantt chart. Step-by-Step Guide 1. Project Setup We begin with a simple project that has an assigned Project Baseline. 2. Update the Project After updating the project: Activity A finishes... Continue Reading →
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