Primavera P6 allows users to efficiently track schedule and budget performance using graphical indicators in User Defined Fields (UDFs). This guide will walk you through the steps to create and use these indicators to highlight activities that are behind schedule or over budget. Identify Behind Schedule Activities Assume you have a project with a baseline... Continue Reading →
After creating your project schedule in Primavera P6, the next step is to assign resources to activities in order to develop a comprehensive resource plan. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the process step-by-step. Step 1: Prepare Your Schedule Let’s assume you already have a schedule created, as shown in the image below: Step 2:... Continue Reading →
We are working on a project that includes four buildings, as shown in the image below: Our goal is to filter and identify which buildings are scheduled to start within the next three months (December, January, and February). To do this, we can create a filter based on activity dates: Primavera P6 will then display... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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