Oracle Primavera Blog
How to Add Your Company Logo to Oracle Primavera Cloud
Oracle Primavera Cloud allows users to print out a variety of pages to share project data. Printing a PDF or physical copy of your project allows you to share your schedule with users who may not have access to the project file. Additionally, printing your project is...
How to Calculate Earned Value in Primavera P6
Earned Value Management (EVM), or Earned Value Analysis, is a technique used to measure the performance and progress of a project. The basic premise of earned value is that the cost spent is relative to the work completed. In other words, earned value is a way of...
How to Write a Baseline Schedule Narrative
When submitting a project schedule, your contract may require you to include a baseline schedule narrative. A schedule narrative is a written document that outlines important information about the project. The point of the narrative is to translate information from...
Dealing with Grayed Out Filters in Oracle Primavera Cloud
In Oracle Primavera Cloud, you can use filters to adjust which activities show on the Activities screen. Filters will not remove activities all together - instead, they adjust which activities display at any given time. You can use filters to analyze project data in a...
How to Print Schedules in Oracle Primavera Cloud
When submitting a project schedule, you will often also need to submit a PDF or printed copy of the project. In Oracle Primavera Cloud, you can print a variety of pages – such as the Activities page or the Resource Usage page. However, when attempting to print these...
How to Create Dashboards in Oracle Primavera Cloud
In Oracle Primavera Cloud, dashboards are visual representations of project and portfolio data. Dashboards help visualize project data, which can be crucial when sharing with stakeholders. OPC allows you to create multiple dashboards at different object levels. Users...
How to Restore and Export Baselines in Primavera P6
In Primavera P6, baselines are saved copies of the project plan. When you save a baseline, you’ll be saving a version of the project as it is - at the current point in time. With baselines, you can compare variances and changes as your project progresses over time....
How to Import Primavera P6 XML or XER Files into Oracle Primavera Cloud
Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC) is a great solution for cloud-based project and portfolio management. As a lower cost and more scalable version of Primavera P6, many companies are migrating from P6 to OPC. Data migration can be a difficult process - especially if you...
How to Fix Print Color Issues in Oracle Primavera Cloud
At any time, you can print your schedule in Oracle Primavera Cloud using the Print button. This is vital, as many contracts require you submit PDF printouts of the schedule for review. By printing, you can share project data with users outside of your OPC database -...
Bluebeam Revu Blog
How Much Does Bluebeam Revu Cost?
If you work in the construction industry, you’ve probably already heard of Bluebeam Revu. This document and project management solution software can help streamline your project’s PDF markup and collaboration process in real time. Sounds great. But, how much does...
How to Set Default Markup Settings in Bluebeam Revu
In Bluebeam Revu, all markup tools have a default appearance setting. For example, most markups display in red by default. At any time, you can adjust a markup's appearance using either the Properties toolbar or panel. However, this will only adjust the appearance of...
How to Use MultiView in Bluebeam Revu
MultiView is a Bluebeam Revu tool that allows you to better view and manage your PDF documents. This tool lets you split the workspace into panels to view multiple PDFs simultaneously. This can be especially useful when performing document comparisons. If you need to...
Using and Adjusting Toolbars in Bluebeam Revu
Bluebeam Revu toolbars give you faster access to tools otherwise found in the Main Menu. Toolbars contain groups of related icons that launch specific tools when selected. These toolbars generally display on the top, left, and right side of the Revu interface. There...
9 Ways to Customize Bluebeam Revu Using Profiles
In Bluebeam Revu, profiles act as unique interface configurations. They let you customize the workspace for different workflows. Revu allows you to perform a variety of different tasks - and profiles help ease the transition from one workflow to another. For example,...
How to Flatten Markups in Bluebeam Revu
In Bluebeam Revu, you can place a variety of different markups on your PDF documents. These markups do not become a part of the underlying PDF - instead, they're placed on an annotations layer. This allows you to select, move, resize and edit markups without affecting...
How to Use WebTab in Bluebeam Revu
Bluebeam Revu is well known for its PDF editing, markup and collaboration tools. But did you know that the program also has an integrated method for searching the web? Bluebeam Revu's WebTab tool lets you access and browse the internet from within the application....
How to Add a Custom Reason to Digital Signatures in Bluebeam Revu
In Bluebeam Revu, you can use digital signatures to validate authenticity. Digital signatures act like a stamped seal - they provide assurance that the document hasn't been altered since creation. With digital signatures, you will be able to see the current status of...
How to Use Scripts in Bluebeam Revu
Did you know that you can automate processes using scripts in Bluebeam Revu? With a click of the mouse, you can add stamps, delete pages, and flatten markups; you can even do all this at once! In Bluebeam Revu, scripts let you automate complex processes and multi-step...
Microsoft Project Blog
Manual Scheduling vs Auto Scheduling in Microsoft Project
In Microsoft Project, there are two different scheduling modes available: Manual and Automatic. By default, the program will schedule new tasks manually - but you can adjust the scheduling mode to work automatically if desired. For newer schedulers, it may be...
Types of Tasks in Microsoft Project
In Microsoft Project, tasks describe the work that you will perform to complete the project. Tasks include all deliverables and works required. Essentially, you should add a task for everything that needs to be done within the project. However, not all tasks will work...
Using Auto Filter to Track Schedule Health in Microsoft Project
In Microsoft Project, it’s important to regularly track your schedule’s health. Especially when working on larger projects, it is not uncommon to run into errors. Microsoft Project will warn you about some errors, such as loops in logic or overallocated resources....
How to Share Resource Pools in Microsoft Project
To cost-load projects in Microsoft Project, you need to first create and assign resources. Resources represent the people, equipment and materials required to complete the project’s work. When using Microsoft Project Professional, resources are project-specific. This...
How to Create Resources in Microsoft Project
In project management, resources represent the people, equipment, and materials required. Resources often have costs associated with them, a set rate per hour or per day. Creating and assigning resources is a common way of cost loading the schedule. For each task, you...
How to Create Custom Fields in Microsoft Project
In Microsoft Project, you can create custom fields to organize tasks with custom data. Custom fields allow you to create a new column to add metadata to your project. This can be very useful for tracking custom attributes. For example, if you're working with...
How to Export Microsoft Project Files for Primavera P6
Nowadays, there are a wide variety of project management programs available. Among these, Microsoft Project and Primavera P6 are generally used the most. Different scheduling programs use different file types, which can make sharing data difficult. For example, the...
How to Create Baselines in Microsoft Project
Baselines are an integral part of project management for capturing project data. A baseline is a snapshot of a project at a given time. They capture all project data - such as dates, durations, and costs. In the planning phase, you create baselines to save the...
How to Work with Multiple Projects in Microsoft Project
In Microsoft Project, you can work on multiple projects simultaneously. This is vital within project management, as you may need to track the trajectory of two projects at once. There are two ways to work with multiple projects in MS Project. For one, you can open...
AEC Blog
How to Write a Baseline Schedule Narrative
When submitting a project schedule, your contract may require you to include a baseline schedule narrative. A schedule narrative is a written document that outlines important information about the project. The point of the narrative is to translate information from...
What is Project Portfolio Management?
Project portfolio management (PPM) is an approach that can help you manage all of the projects in your portfolio simultaneously. Plus, it can help you plan new projects to take on, prioritize your resources, reduce risks, and achieve a great return on your...
Project Management Artifacts: What Are They and How to Create Them
Every project needs artifacts. These documents can give you valuable insight into how your project is progressing as well as tangible proof that you are meeting your goals. But what exactly are project management artifacts, why do we need them, and what is the best...
Construction Daily Reports: What to Include and Best Practices
 Construction projects are multifaceted and demand regular detailed reports. That’s why construction managers and superintendents fill out a “construction daily report” or “log” every working day. In this article we’ll explain what these construction daily reports...
Understanding Risk Categories in Project Management
Even the most well planned project comes with risks. In fact, creating a risk-free project is virtually impossible. However, there are ways that you can minimize the risks that threaten your project’s success the most. An important step in doing so is to place your...
8 Problem Solving Team Building Activities That Aren’t Horrible
One of the most important factors in the success of your business or project is whether or not you have built a solid team. Developing soft skills, problem solving skills, and building trust are hugely important in doing so. That’s why so many organizations have their...
Why Use Gantt Charts for Project Management?
With Gantt charts you can say goodbye to arduous and outdated spreadsheets that just make your work more confusing. Gantt charts act as an interactive timeline that shows you the order you should complete tasks, their due date, duration, and other details like their...
How to Write a Project Plan in 9 Steps
A project plan - sometimes referred to as a work plan - is a series of comprehensive documents that outline the goals, objectives, and tasks needed to complete a project. Project plans are essential for project managers to monitor their project - especially during the...
What is a Baseline in Project Management?
Establishing a baseline is an important part of any project. Project managers use baselines to measure progress, track performance, and identify problems throughout the duration of the project. But what is a baseline in project management? And how can it benefit your...
