3 Reasons to Use SQL Server for Your Primavera P6 Database

As Chief Technology Officer at Global PM, I focus on helping our clients optimize their technology to improve efficiency and reduce headaches. One critical choice that impacts the performance of your Primavera P6 system is the database you use. While Oracle databases are common, SQL Server has emerged as the go-to choice for running Primavera…

Read More

Can I Run Primavera P6 on a Mac?

Yes – Here are Your Options! 1. Virtual Machines There are several virtualization tools that you can use to run Primavera P6 Professional on a Mac. Here are three popular options: Oracle VirtualBox (Free) Oracle VirtualBox is a free and open-source virtualization tool that allows you to run multiple operating systems on your Mac. You…

Read More

Using the WBS Vs. Activity Codes

In Primavera P6, the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Activity Codes are both tools that can be used to organize and categorize project data. During the training I host, I often get asked “Which do you use to group, sort, and filter your project data?” My answer is “Yes!” Overview The WBS is a hierarchical…

Read More

How to Add Activities in Primavera P6

Learn How to Add Activities in Primavera P6

If you’re looking to quickly learn how to add activities in Primavera P6, you’ve come to the right place. This tutorial will walk you through how to add activities in Primavera P6. 

Read More

How to Display Rain Days in Primavera P6

Primavera_P6_Non_Work_Intervals

Accounting for times when no work takes place in Primavera P6 can help you keep your projects on track. Take the recent influx of rain in the south as an example. Contractors need to show that no work took place those days because of something outside of their control.  Without documenting non-interval workdays, projects might…

Read More

Primavera Unifier Benefits

Primavera Unifier provides a best-in-class cloud-based solution for managing capital projects and facilities of any size in every vertical market. It combines rich cost management and control, document management, schedule and resource management, fund management, and more.     –  Oracle.com Oracle’s Primavera Unifier provides the best platform for managing business projects from beginning to end. Because…

Read More