Subcontractors as resource

And here is the way I've done it so far, though I'm not sure I'm correct but it works. I set the subcontractor as a resource of "Material" type. Next, I took the subcontractor's quote and divided it by 100 to get a 1% value which in the example would be $9000. I entered it into the Price / Unit of the respective resource. I also went ahead and entered the Default Units / Time as 0/d and Max Units / Time as 0d. In the Activities for Activity A in the properties with "Resources" tab I went to the Budgeted Units and entered 20. In Activity B 25, and Activity C 55. The values all add up correctly and everything looks great. But I'm not sure it is correct because it is not logically intuitive the way I did it.

If anyone has a different way, or a correct way, I'd be very happy to give it a go.

Thank you,

Eddie

Hope the following links helps.

http://www.cdp-inc.com/content/tech-tips/oracle-primavera-p6-cost-loading-made-simple-1-3 

Take a look at scenario 2 and learn how to make use of cost accounts, they provide for more detailed cost reports. I use cost accounts as well as cost centers but I doubt P6 have cost centers for wich you migh need period performance reports.

I do not use P6 but frequently must import P6 schedules into the software I use. I still find it weird the need to create a dummy resource just to manage/track costs instead of being able to assign it directly to the activity as well as to any resource type.

Costs Codes shall be used for cost loading activities as well as for any resource type, if P6 requires the creation of a material type resource then let it be but remember that cost codes provide for extra details. Anyway I understand in P6 Material Resources are not leveled, if so then you shall have no issues.

Good Luck,

Rafael

PS - Just a hint for leveling subcontractor works: In my example I used partial workloads as to level how many activities the Subcontrator can handle at the same time, at 50% workload he can handle only two activities. Subcontrator crews usually consists of same trade resources and using partial assignments is good enough for most subcontracts.

This helps a bit. Thank you. I did look at the link you provided and the images were illegible but it got me one step closer. Thank you.