In Primavera P6, there are two commonly used activity types: Task Dependent and Resource Dependent. The key difference between them lies in how the software determines the calendar used to calculate the activity’s finish date. Task Dependent: P6 uses the Activity Calendar to calculate the finish date. Resource Dependent: P6 uses the Resource Calendar to calculate the finish date. This choice directly impacts... Continue Reading →
How to define Resource Productivity in Primavera P6 and create schedule
When building a schedule in Primavera P6, you can estimate activity durations based on resource productivity. Here's a step-by-step guide using a concrete example. Example Scenario A construction team can cast 10 m³ of concrete per day (this is the productivity). A foundation requires 100 m³ of concrete. Therefore, the activity duration is calculated as: Now, let’s implement this in Primavera... Continue Reading →
How does Resource Shift Calendar in Primavera P6 work?
In the Resources window under the Units & Prices tab, you’ll find a field called Shift Calendar. What does it do? Let’s explore. Purpose of the Shift Calendar The Shift Calendar controls the Price/Unit for a resource based on the time an activity starts and finishes. This is useful when a resource has different rates... Continue Reading →

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