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Critical path

8 knowledge pages4,159 discussions5 blogsAlso: critical path method, CPM, float, total float, free float, near critical

Knowledge

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  • M4.2 — Qualitative Risk Analysis

    1. Practical outcomeThe learner should be able to take identified risks and assess them systematically so that management attention focuses on what matters. They should be able to assess probability and impact, apply a scoring framework, use a matrix appropriately, consider other relevant factors,…

    17 Oct 2026
  • M2.5 — Schedule Forecasting & Analysis

    1. Practical outcomeBy the end of this section, the learner should be able to take a credible current schedule and use it to forecast likely future outcomes, explain what is driving those outcomes, test alternative scenarios, assess the effect of uncertainty and management interventions, and…

    17 Oct 2026
  • M2.4 — Progress Updating & Schedule Control

    1. Practical outcomeBy the end of this section, the learner should be able to take an approved schedule and turn it into a trustworthy current control model at each reporting cycle. They should be able to establish a clear data date, collect and validate actual progress, record actual starts and…

    17 Oct 2026
  • M2.3 — Resources, Productivity & Schedule Optimisation

    1. Practical outcomeBy the end of this section, the learner should be able to test whether a logically valid schedule is actually deliverable with the people, skills, equipment, facilities and other constrained resources available to the project. They should be able to distinguish resource demand…

    17 Oct 2026
  • M2.2 — Logic, Critical Path & Float

    1. Practical outcomeThe learner should be able to construct and analyse a logically linked schedule, choose relationships, recognise missing or inappropriate logic, distinguish logic from constraints, identify critical and near-critical paths, understand total and free float, recognise negative or…

    17 Oct 2026
  • Critical Path

    关键路径是决定项目最小可能持续时间的活动顺序。当在[[网络图]中查看时),关键路径是到项目结束的最长路径。如果网络图仅包含完成至启动关系,则关键路径上任何活动的延迟都会延迟[[完成日期]]。如果它包含其他类型的关系(SS,FF,SF),这可能并不总是反映在项目管理软件中。

    12 Apr 2018
  • Critical Path DRAG

    Critical path DRAG (Devaux’s Removed Activity Gauge) is a new scheduling metric in critical path analysis [[critical-path-method]]. It is the amount of time that an activity on the critical path [[critical-path]] (i.e., the longest path through the project) is adding to the project’s duration or, al

    6 Apr 2012
  • Critical Path Method

    The term Critical Path Method (CPM) refers to a specific technique of schedule Network Analysis that is used to determine the amount of flexibility that exists in regards to the scheduling of a particular and specific logical network path with the network of the project schedule. The amount of flexi

    21 Feb 2009

Discussions

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    2019 Planning, Scheduling, Project Controls Conferences
    Planning, Scheduling & Programming Discussionby Tony Mayers· 4 years ago
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    Schedule of thermal power plant using MS Project or Primavera (P6)
    Planning, Scheduling & Programming Discussionby Satish Yadavalli· 4 years ago
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    Negative and High Total float in P6 Schedule
    Planning, Scheduling & Programming Discussionby Nisha Joseph· 5 years ago
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    Spreadsheet for time risk allowance due to weather
    Planning, Scheduling & Programming Discussionby Chris Wilson· 5 years ago
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    how much time you work on excel !
    Planning, Scheduling & Programming Discussionby Mimoune Djouallah· 7 years ago
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    SPI Figure When Planned Value is 0
    Planning, Scheduling & Programming Discussionby Scott Hastie· 7 years ago
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    Filter FS Relation
    Planning, Scheduling & Programming Discussionby Arun Vasanth· 7 years ago
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    Excel Import in P6 16.2 error message.... PLZ HELP
    Planning, Scheduling & Programming Discussionby Tom Morgan· 7 years ago
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    Terminal Float - Increase in Duration
    Planning, Scheduling & Programming Discussionby Senthil Maharaj· 7 years ago
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    How do you share Project Plan details with other people involved in the project both in/out of company?
    Planning, Scheduling & Programming Discussionby Clifford Smith· 7 years ago

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Blogs

Thought leadership

  • How Project Planners Should Deal with a Difficult Client PMO

    Ten ways to keep your client happy, protect your construction programme and build stronger working relationships.Every construction planner knows that keeping the client happy matters. But what…

    Sunchana Johnston

    17 Oct 2026
  • Sunchana’s P6 Lancelot Meets OPC Star Wars

    Several months ago, I was engaged as the planning lead with one of the most significant infrastructure organisations.My assignments appeared straightforward: to provide independent planning expertise and advise senior stakeholders on the most appropriate software solution to support the extensive…

    Sunchana Johnston

    10 Aug 2026
  • Programme Planning Standards: The Rules of the Game

    Programme Planning Standards: The Rules of the GameStudies consistently show that organisations with mature project management practices achieve better delivery outcomes than those with ad hoc approaches. Yet one of the simplest disciplines is often overlooked—agreeing a common Programme Planning…

    Sunchana Johnston

    5 Jul 2026
  • Baseline Change Management

    Changes to the Baseline must be accommodated so that the baseline accurately represents the current plan.

    Rafael Davila

    8 Aug 2017
  • Time Equals Money

    We have all been told that time equals money. Even, time is money. But what does any of that truly mean? Time and money separately are highly debatable subjects. The combination of the two can certainly be a conundrum. However, it is this author’s belief that in construction, this may as well be a l

    Michael Bensussen

    21 Sept 2016

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