Microsoft Project: 5 Useful and Unique Features
Microsoft Project is a cornerstone tool for project managers, offering a robust suite of features to plan, track, and execute…
Build Trustworthy Schedules that Inspire Performance – From Chaos to Clarity
How can you build trustworthy schedules? Just like trust in life takes time and consistency, trust in a project schedule also…
Microsoft Project for Project Management: Simplify Your Work
Managing engineering and construction projects doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Between tight deadlines, strict budgets, multiple stakeholders, and ever-changing scopes,…
What’s New in Primavera P6 Version 24.12
A new year means a new version of Primavera P6 for all on-premise users! Primavera P6 Version 24.12 is now…
The Hidden Costs of Poor Project Controls: Is Your Construction Project at Risk?
Millions—sometimes billions—of dollars are on the line in Construction. One thing that separates the winners from the losers: project controls….
Hydropower: North America’s Secret Weapon for a Cleaner Future
What if I told you there’s a near-endless energy source sitting right under our noses, capable of powering millions of…
Microsoft Project vs. Primavera P6 – Which is the Best Project Management Tool?
Wondering how Microsoft Project (MSP) stacks up against Oracle’s Primavera P6? Both are top-tier project management tools widely used in…
Top 5 Reasons to Train in Project Controls in 2025
Whether managing schedules, budgets, or resources, the ability to forecast and adapt can be the difference between project success and…
Power BI Cashflow Reporting – Exporting Data from Primavera P6
Leading up to the launch of our Power BI Foundations for Project Controls course, in this post, I will show…
Power BI – Transforming Primavera P6 Data into Dynamic Reports
Power BI is a powerful business analytics tool that transforms data into interactive, visually compelling insights. By integrating with tools…
What’s New on the Plan Academy LMS in 2024
Have you noticed something different about our Learning Management System (LMS)? That’s right! We’ve made some exciting enhancements based on…
Personal Leadership: Why is it Important for Schedulers?
As I write this, companies are hungry for schedulers across the globe. I talk with project controls managers every week,…
Construction Sustainability Goals for 2025
By 2025, the construction industry is poised to implement several key sustainability goals that will shape its future. These goals…
Project Delay Analysis: Best Methods and Limitations
When project delays occur, it’s crucial to substantiate the impact, whether it’s related to time, cost, or both. The choice…
Updating Primavera P6 with Data from Excel
Importing data from Excel can be challenging due to various factors, such as selecting the appropriate columns and formatting them…