Learn how to link progress images to a project schedule and display them dynamically in Power BI. The process involves: Assigning Activity Codes – Create and assign activity codes to tasks in Primavera P6 (e.g., shaft work, tunnel work, pipe work). Exporting Data to Excel – The project schedule, including activity codes, is copied into…

Enclosed are the project files required for comprehensive reporting and analysis: Project File (.xer): This Primavera P6 file contains the project schedule and associated data for export and reporting. Excel Import File (.xlsx): The Excel file used as an intermediary to structure and clean the exported data, preparing it for seamless integration into Power BI. Power BI…

Create Primavera P6 S-Curve Reports in Excel. The YouTube tutorial below and template outline the use of the S-curve and how it can be utilized to track progress in relation to the budgeted cost or man-hours. The S-curve is a project management tool used to visualize the cumulative progress of a project over time. By…

Efficiently update your Primavera P6 project with data from Excel. Ensure all departmental updates are accurately reflected in your project schedule. Take your skills to the next level by bringing in Excel. As robust a program as Primavera P6 is – it does have some limitations, which can be improved through integrating Excel. Similarly Excel…

Construction project schedule delays are a fact of life. So why not document your project delays in a single place instead of trying to remember what happened, or sifting through a mountain of email to get the facts. Use this handy Excel template log to keep your project’s delay information at-hand whenever you need it….

Set yourself up for success with this handy guide with step-by-step instructions illustrating each step of the installation process – you’ll have Primavera P6 successfully installed and ready to use.

Grab these Primavera P6 XER templates fast! Jump-start your next Primavera P6 construction schedule by starting with the right Work Breakdown Structure. Included are 6 construction project WBS templates in Primavera P6 XER file format. You’ll get: Aircraft Systems WBS template Office Fitout Contract WBS template Tunneling Construction Project WBS Template Sample Commercial Building WBS…

So You’ve mastered the basics of Primavera P6 – now what? Take your skills to the next level by bringing in Excel. As robust a program as Primavera P6 is – it does have some limitations, which can be improved through integrating Excel. Similarly Excel has valuable uses for project managers, but adding your data…

If you’re interested in learning Primavera P6 project management software, you probably already know there are many options out there to get trained up. Deciding on how to get trained usually starts with a google search. And the results can be overwhelming. Which training company should you choose? What training will be the best for…

So, how exactly do you get your team up and running on Primavera P6? The answer is simple. Download this guide to learn 11 easy, efficient and effective steps that will help get your team up and running in no time at all. As a Project Control Manager, not only will it save you and…

We know there are always ways to save time doing repetitive functions when using any piece of software.  The same goes for Primavera P6.  Download our Primavera P6 Cheat Sheet, print it and keep it close.  You’ll learn all of the keyboard shortcuts quickly and you’ll look like pro with your hands a-blur on the…

Primavera P6 is a great tool for building large complex schedules.  But those same schedules can be difficult to understand, especially if someone else created them.  Truly understanding someone else’s P6 plan or schedule is a big task.  But there are some proven Tactics you can use to gauge how well a schedule was built….

Schedule % Complete…..or perhaps Performance % Complete.  No.  Maybe Activity % Complete is the right one? Arg! Any Primavera P6 user could be easily confused with the myriad of Percent Complete fields available in your project schedule.  This ebook aims to clear the haze and help you understand the differences.  Whether you’re using Earned Value…

Do use the same “Gantt Chart” Activity Layout for everything you do in P6? Are you taking full advantage of P6’s Layout feature to help you save time planning, doing analysis and reporting? It can get difficult to analyze the mountain of schedules you’re responsible for – so to help you take advantage of P6’s…

Do you remember every Earned Value formula? I sure don’t. That’s why a cheat sheet is a handy way to keep the most important Earned Value formulas right beside you, when you need them. Make sure you’re really on budget, and don’t wait for a surprise. Keep Important Earned Value Management Formulas Right At Your Finger…