Practical construction scheduling, from the planning side.
P6 and MS Project technique, schedule health, look-aheads and progress, written by a planner with about 25 years on large semiconductor and data-centre builds.
Latest articles
The DCMA 14-Point Schedule Assessment Explained in Plain English
What each of the 14 DCMA schedule checks measures, the usual thresholds, and how to use them sensibly on a construction programme.
How to Fix Open Ends and Dangling Logic in P6
How to find and fix open ends and dangling activities in a Primavera P6 schedule, and why they quietly break your critical path.
Primavera P6 vs MS Project for Construction: An Honest Comparison
A working planner's view of when Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project is the better fit for a construction schedule, with no vendor affiliation.
How to Build a 3-Week Look-Ahead from a P6 Schedule
A practical, step-by-step method for turning a Primavera P6 programme into a 3-week look-ahead that site teams will actually use.
Total Float vs Free Float: What Planners Actually Need to Know
A plain-English explanation of total float and free float, how scheduling tools calculate them, and how to use them in real programme decisions.
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