"Checks and Balances: Baseline Schedule Review"

"Checks and Balances: Baseline Schedule Review"

Presented at the 2002 Primavera Users Conference

Copyright 2002 by Ron Winter, Ron Winter Consulting LLC
October 22, 2002

The Importance of a Good Baseline Schedule

Good and timely Baseline Schedules are extremely important to a successful construction project. The acceptance of a Baseline Schedule legally constitutes an amendment to the basic contract. It is possible to wave contractual requirements just by allowing items in the Baseline Schedule that contradict what is specified in other documents. On the other hand, the Spirit of Partnering requires that you not arbitrarily reject a schedule just because of minor, inconsequential deviations from the specifications.

How to Develop Procurement Progress Calculation Sheet Using Excel


In EPC project, procurement progress calculation sheet is required to monitor the procurement status. Once the procurement phase commences, the status is tracked and monitored closely. Followings are a guide to develop and update procurement progress data.

Steps to develop Procurement Progress Data

1) Understand the terms and confirm procurement work steps and weight factors for equipment work category
  • Not Yet Start -0%
  • Inquiry Issued to Bidders -10%
  • Tender Evaluation and Client Approval -5%
  • Purchase Order Placement to Vendor -10%
  • Received Key Vendor Drawings -5%
  • Approved Key Vendor Drawings -5%
  • Fabrication (50%)
  • Final Inspection Finished -5%
  • Ex-Work -5%
  • Delivery at Site -5%

Create a second income source safe and easy!

No one can deny the fact that we all looking for second income source. However, since we are Planning Engineers, we should play it smart. The second source of income I am proposing now is smart and not involving too much working hours, just few hours per week for follow up.
I believe in the theory of working smart return much more than working hard. So, here is my working strategy for the second income:

Method Of Statement SAMPLE For Marble Stone Installation

Summary:     This Method of Statement applies to the following;
  1. Marble Flooring
  2. Marble Stair Treads and Risers
  3. Marble Bases
  4. Marble Threshold

Extension of Time (EOT) Terms and definitions

It is important to understand the different terms and definitions associated with delay analysis and Extension of Time (EOT). Whether you are preparing a contractual letter for An EOT or you need to understand the EOT terms, the following Extension of Time (EOT) Terms and definitions worth reading.

Export data from primavera p6 to excel

Very fast and simple method to export data from primavera to excel, Actually it is the fastest and easiest method i know so far.

Step No. 1:
Open your P6 file and apply all the filters and columns you want to see in excel
Fastest method to export data from primavera p6 to excel Step 1
Fastest method to export data from primavera p6 to excel Step 1

Create a gantt chart with Excel in 3 minutes

FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE 14 STEPS AND DOWNLOAD GANTT CHART TEMPLATE AT THE END OF THIS POST.


How to avoid negative float in primavera

NEGATIVE FLOAT IS ANNOYING PROBLEM IN ANY TIME SCHEDULE, I WILL TELL YOU HOW TO AVOID THE NEGATIVE FLOAT IN A PRIMAVERA TIME SCHEDULE BY APPLYING THESE SIMPLE STEPS.

Project Management Acronyms

Project Management Acronyms

How to create cash flow from primavera to excel

Cash flow could be created by primavera 6 version 7 using the reports section, However i found primavera 6 v7 reports are not very clear that every one can do it simply,  Therefore we are going to see step by step how to create planned values and earned values using primavera p6 v7 reports.


Top 10 Recommended Web Sites for Free PMP Exam Sample Questions

My Top 10 Recommended Web Sites for Free PMP Exam Sample Questions 


After eight years as a project management trainer, I have helped more than 20,000 students prepare for their Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam. In my experience along the way, I’ve found one thing that unites them all: They all want to practice with free PMP Exam sample questions.
In an effort to help, I have identified 10 web sites that offer free PMP Exam sample questions. I recommend each of them for the quality of their questions.