The following is a the final section of the series that we are doing on lessons learned using Primavera P6™. If you missed the introductory part of this series, we highly recommend that you start here. “It is also aRead more…
Category Archives: Tips and Tricks
First Step in Schedule Development with Primavera P6: Plan
Using Primavera P6, the schedule update process lessons learned are organized into four main steps: PLAN, UPDATE, REVIEW / ANALYZE and COMMUNICATE. In this installment we are going to focus on the first step, “Plan.” If you missed the firstRead more…
RISK AWARENESS: Construction Project Delivery Approaches Have Different Risks
A project delivery method is a system used by an agency or owner for organizing and financing the design, construction, operations, and maintenance services for a structure or facility. The project delivery method chosen by an owner is implemented byRead more…
Lessons Learned (Step 2): Schedule Development Using Primavera P6
Identify Activities By: Charlie Jackson (Hill International) & Hannah E. Schumacher (Kitchell Contractors) Abstract: Many Contract Documents are now requiring the use of the latest version of Primavera software (P6™) due to its enterprise capabilities and its use of latestRead more…
CPM SCHEDULING – BEST PRACTICE
by Raquel Shohet Standardized, Routine, and Purposeful Schedule Updates can make the difference between a smooth running project and one that is full of surprises. Schedule updates, whether weekly or monthly, should follow certain guidelines to ensure their success inRead more…
P6: TIPS ON ALLOCATING RESOURCES (Cont’d)
ALLOCATING RESOURCES – DRIVING OR NON-DRIVING RESOURCES by Charlie Jackson To continue the last article related to resources setup and allocation… When should resources be set to automatically drive an activity’s duration? When resources are allocated to activities in aRead more…
Allocating Resources in P6
When considering activity resource development and assignment, there are two questions that must be answered: the first question is what ‘types’ of resources will be tracked and will costs be associated to each resource or tracked independently. Answering this questionRead more…
Tip: Ball In Court (BIC) workflow in Submittals with Multiple Reviewers
The screenshot below shows the Submittals Document. In it you will find various tabs. This product tip will focus on the Review Cycles Tab. The GC, Steve Johnson, sent the submittal to the Architect, Christ Atkinson, on March 3rd, 2010.Read more…





