The To Complete Performance Index (TCPI) – Project Health
There is More Than One To Complete Performance Index (TCPI) The Earned Value Management (EVM) index of the To Complete Performance Index (TCPI) is a mathematical projection of the cost…
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S Curves for Monitoring and Reporting Project Progress – Definitive Guide
What is an “S Curve”? An S curve, named due to the S form-shaped shape of a curve, is a management tool that depicts a mathematical graph of relevant cumulative…
Schedule Performance Index and Cost Performance Index – Project Health
The Schedule Performance Index (SPI) and the Cost Performance Index (CPI) are the two Earned Value Management (EVM) indices that tell you whether a project is running on schedule and…
The Leading XER Project Viewer, ScheduleReader With New Features in Version 8.0
We are pleased to announce another new version of ScheduleReaderTM, the leading standalone viewer for XER and XML and XLS project files. Created as simple to use alternative for viewing project schedules…
How to Do Progress Update in Primavera P6
The purpose of the “Progress Update in Primavera P6” article guide is to showcase the process of gathering feedback from the field and updating the Primavera P6 project schedule through…
5 Disadvantages of Printing PDF Project Reports in Primavera P6
Are you someone who is working daily with the Primavera P6 software, shares Primavera schedule data in PDF project reports or transfers Primavera P6 XER data to PDF? Then, you…
Earned Value Management Calculations and EVM Formulas
Earned Value Management (EVM) is the measurement technique that lets project managers and controls measure project performance and progress against cost and schedule. It finds variances by comparing work planned…
Simplify Complex Linear Projects with Time-Distance Diagram – Benefits
What is a Time-Distance Diagram in Linear Project Management? In linear project management, a Time-distance diagram or often termed a linear schedule is a project management tool to present a…
Earned Value Management Certifications and Training Courses
Earned Value Management (EVM) has become one of the most widely adopted methodologies for measuring project performance in terms of costs and schedule across construction, engineering, infrastructure, energy, aerospace, defense,…
CPM Scheduling: Visualize the Critical Path in XER Files
What is CPM Scheduling? The CPM scheduling method is one of the most important and widely used techniques when it comes to planning and managing construction & engineering projects with…
Earned Value Analysis Now Available in ScheduleReader
We are pleased to announce the release of the latest, ScheduleReaderTM version 7.5. Our cutting-edge XER project viewer, created as an alternative to viewing project schedules in the static PDF file…
How to Control Cost Overruns in Construction Projects
Cost overruns are one of the most common problems in construction, and one of the most damaging. When actual costs exceed the estimated or budgeted costs, the financial burden falls…
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