Insights & planning resources

Practical notes on project planning, Primavera P6, MS Project and Planisware, and mobilising planners on assignment.

Why hire a senior planner for a short-term assignment

Long recruitment cycles, fixed cost, a skill rarely needed full-time: why more companies are outsourcing planning needs to targeted assignments.

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Primavera P6 or MS Project: how to choose for your project

Two reference tools, two different logics. A practical comparison to guide your choice based on project size and complexity.

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Fixing a Corrupted XER File: Step-by-Step Method

Orphaned WBS, broken calendars, unmapped activity codes: diagnosing and fixing a failing XER file, table by table.

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Primavera P6: Cloud vs On-Premise Compatibility

What breaks when a schedule moves between P6 EPPM cloud and P6 Professional on-premise, and how to safeguard the migration.

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Delay Analysis: TIA or Windows Analysis?

Two recognised methods, two different logics. How to choose based on your available data and contractual framework.

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Monte Carlo Simulation: Trustworthy Project Dates

A deterministic finish date is almost always optimistic. Monte Carlo simulation replaces false certainty with an honest probability.

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Aligning BoQ, Schedule and Terms of Payment

Why a BoQ disconnected from the schedule generates payment disputes, and how to structure verifiable payment milestones.

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