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How to Change Activity ID in P6

Introduction What if you need to change your Activity ID in Primavera P6 to make a unique Activity ID and make it very Specific your current ID is A007 and you want to change it to Con-A1-FF-A007, with...

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How to Copy a Project Calendar from one Project to another

If you are working with the same Consultant and made your Project Calendar with vacation and working hours and working days for the Project lifetime. Then you have a new Proo to Create a new Calendar...

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How to fix decimals negative float in Primavera P6

 Negative float is an annoying problem in any, I will tell you how to fix  the decimals negative total float in a primavera schedule by applying these simple steps.   Example of avoiding negative float...

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Is there a difference between WBS and EPS?

Yes, Enterprise Project Structure (EPS) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) can look the same but as a concept, they differ, and each has a different aim. The (EPS) provides an enterprise-wide structure...

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How many critical paths we might have in one construction project

Understanding and managing the critical path is crucial for efficient project management because it allows you to identify potential risks and where delays could have the most impact on the project’s...

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How to Connect the SQLite Database

Should you wish to alter your current laptop or ensure the preservation of your data, projects, and layouts, you can take steps to facilitate this transition. By safeguarding your database, you can...

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How to Copy and Export Database SQL and Projects

Primavera P6 is a powerful project management tool that uses an SQL database to store and manage data. Copying, Exporting, and creating a copy of this SQL database can be essential for backup purposes,...

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How to avoid dangling relationships in Primavera P6

In the primavera schedule dangling relationships refer to logical connections or dependencies between activities that are not properly defined or resolved. These relationships are considered “dangling”...

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Activity Critical Path Toolbar Icons

Discover how to use Primavera P6’s Activity Critical Path Toolbar Icons to manage your project efficiently! This easy guide will show you how these icons help identify key tasks that impact your...

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Complete Guide to Using Store Period Performance in P6

In Primavera P6, Period Performance or Financial Period is a time frame that enables project managers to track and report on project performance using financial data such as costs, budgets, and earned...

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BL Start Date, Early Start , and Late Start in Primavera P6

In project management, understanding the various types of start dates is important for effective scheduling and tracking. This article compares the Planned Start Date, Baseline Start Date, Early Start...

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Negative Float in Retained Logic and Progress Override

Introduction In project management, scheduling software like Primavera P6 plays an important role in planning, executing, and monitoring project activities. One of the critical aspects of effective...

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The Earned Value Cost does not equal the Actual Cost.

In Primavera P6, where Actual Costs do not equal the Earned Value Cost after updating the schedule. It can be due to several factors. Here are a few reasons why this might happen. In the following...

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From progress override to Retained logic in an updated schedule

“What is the difference between Retained Logic & Override Logic?” is a frequently asked interview question. Usually, people answer this question by saying the definition of each term. But what is...

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Comprehensive Guide to Using Activity Steps in Primavera P6

What is the difference between adding a lot of activities to your schedule and making one activity that includes the several types of required work and calling it an activity step? And which is better,...

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Different approaches for the WBS

In construction, the WBS provides a roadmap for project execution. It arranges the project into levels, each representing a greater level of detail, making the project more understandable and...

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How to Create the Narrative Report for Your Baseline Schedule

A baseline schedule narrative report is a document that outlines the details behind a project’s baseline schedule. The baseline schedule narrative report serves as a roadmap for the project, outlining...

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How to calculate Engineering Progress

In this article, we are going to clarify how we can calculate the Engineering Progress. To calculate the Engineering Progress in a project, we use the weight to calculate the progress. First, a weight...

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Maximizing Efficiency in Primavera P6: Managing Activities, Level of Detail,...

In today’s dynamic business environment, efficient project management is essential for success, particularly in industries like construction and complex projects. Primavera P6 offers strong tools to...

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How can delays in shop drawings approval delay the whole project

In the complicated world of construction, where every minute counts, there’s a small yet powerful factor that can make or break a project: the approval of shop drawings. These drawings are like...

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