Category: P6

Pourquoi 90% des plannings ne tiennent pas contractuellement

Why 90% of project schedules fail to meet contractual requirements Introduction: In the major projects industry — particularly in the EPC sector — scheduling is ubiquitous. It structures project delivery, aligns teams and drives performance. And yet. When a project goes off track, deadlines are missed and responsibilities need to be established… the vast majority of schedules become […]

Deploying next-generation data centres: reliability, efficiency, and sustainability at the heart of digital capabilities

Deploying next-generation data centres: reliability, efficiency and sustainability at the heart of digital capabilities. Market context: demand growth, technological density and time pressure. The global data centre market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by the rise of artificial intelligence, cloud computing and edge computing. […]

Optimising marine works and offshore operations: the importance of strategic planning and scheduling

Optimisation des travaux maritimes et des opérations offshore : l’importance d’une planification et d’un ordonnancement stratégiques Introduction : Les industries maritimes et offshore sont complexes, exigeantes et opèrent souvent sous des contraintes de calendrier strictes ainsi que dans des conditions environnementales difficiles. Le succès des opérations repose sur une planification et un ordonnancement précis, afin de […]

Mastering deadline analysis and responsibility allocation in consortium projects: best practices from the field

Mastering Schedule Analysis and Responsibility Allocation in Consortium Projects: Best Practices from the Field Introduction: In today's increasingly complex infrastructure and energy sectors, projects are now carried out in the form of consortia – where multiple contractors join forces to pool specialised expertise, share the […]

Poor progress in project execution: contractual implications and the role of Primavera P6

Poor project execution progress: contractual implications and the role of Primavera P6 Introduction: In complex projects – particularly in the engineering, construction, defence, and oil & gas sectors – insufficient progress is one of the main causes of disputes, cost overruns, and […]

Effective management of float (slack) in project planning: definition, legal aspects, technical application and tools

Effective management of float (buffer) in project planning: definition, legal aspects, technical application and tools 1. Introduction: In project management, particularly in complex construction and engineering projects, understanding and effectively managing float (also known as buffer) is essential to ensure deadlines are met. Float represents the […]

float management in projects: strategy, contractual aspects and implementation under Primavera P6

Float management in projects: strategy, contractual aspects, and implementation under Primavera P6 Introduction: In project management, time is money – and managing it effectively is essential to project success. One of the key concepts that often makes the difference between on-time delivery and […]

Planning Intelligence: turning your planning into a strategic, legal and financial lever

Planning Intelligence: Transform your schedule into a strategic, legal and financial lever Introduction Most project schedules are used as simple reporting tools. But in today's high-stakes projects, the schedule is no longer just a timeline. It's a contractual weapon, a forensic witness, a negotiation lever and a [...]

Preventing contractual disputes through the analysis of delays in Primavera P6

Preventing Contractual Disputes Through Primavera P6 Delay Analysis Introduction: In large-scale infrastructure, industrial, and energy projects, contractual disputes rarely result from a single event – they are generally the consequence of misunderstood impacts, insufficient documentation, and reactive management. The most effective preventative tool […]

Optimise your project schedules with Acumen Fuse: The Art of Planning Quality

Optimise your project plans with Acumen Fuse: The Art of Planning Quality. Introduction: In project management, one adage remains timeless: «A good plan doesn't guarantee success, but a bad plan guarantees failure.» Today, in a world where projects are becoming increasingly complex, the quality of the [...]