Lets first understand what is QRA and Monte Carlo? Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) is a forecasting technique used to predict project cost and/or schedule outcomes, and to estimate an appropriate … [Read more...] about Brief methodology for undertaking QSRA/QCRA
Project Controls blogs
EV (Earned Value) Maturity – Its benefits and why it is important
Often there is discussion on why the EV needs to be matured and what are its benefits - tangible and as well as non tangible. I am making a small attempt to list some its benefits and keen to know … [Read more...] about EV (Earned Value) Maturity – Its benefits and why it is important
Does it matter calculating the total float from the start dates or finish dates in P6?
Does it matter calculating the total float from the start dates or finish dates in P6?We were taught that the total float is the amount of time that the activity can be delayed without affecting … [Read more...] about Does it matter calculating the total float from the start dates or finish dates in P6?
Can not filter on Start or Finish date
Can not filter on Start or Finish date You have a very simple project. You want to show only activity which finish on 25-Jan-16.As usual, you create an filter like this:Then… SURPRISE. It’s a … [Read more...] about Can not filter on Start or Finish date
Create critical path for “any activity”
Create critical path for “any activity”In Primavera when we use the default “Critical” filter, it will show the critical path for the whole project (for the last activity).How about if we want … [Read more...] about Create critical path for “any activity”
Microsoft Project : Custom View (New view) appear in all Project
Microsoft Project : Custom View (New view) appear in all Project When you need to customize a View and save it for later use, sometimes we only need that View for a certain Project.However by … [Read more...] about Microsoft Project : Custom View (New view) appear in all Project
What does “Effort driven” option do?
What does “Effort driven” option do?You may wonder what does “Effort driven” option in Task Detail Form do?Here I have 2 tasks.Task A doesn’t have Effort driven check. When I assign 2 resources … [Read more...] about What does “Effort driven” option do?
How does “Resource curve” work?
How does “Resource curve” work?Let say we have an activity with 100 days duration and 100 labor units. By default it use Linear spread.It mean, when you reach 5% of duration (5th day in this example) … [Read more...] about How does “Resource curve” work?
Primavera P6 Training : Use Current Screen
PRIMAVERA TRAININGThis next Primavera training blog covers the "Use Current Screen" process for converting a Primavera P6 activity layout to a report design and then adding it to a report batch. This … [Read more...] about Primavera P6 Training : Use Current Screen
Primavera P6 Training: How to Use Weighted Steps in P6
PRIMAVERA P6 TRAININGIn today's Primavera P6 tutorial, we are going to discuss one of our older Primavera P6 trainingvideos that outlines how to use weighted steps to calculate an activity's percent … [Read more...] about Primavera P6 Training: How to Use Weighted Steps in P6