DCMA
The Monthly Construction Schedule Review: A Step-by-Step Process
A monthly schedule review is more than checking dates. Here is a complete step-by-step process for reviewing a P6 schedule update from file receipt to documented findings.
Schedule Health Check
Primavera P6
Schedule Compression: How to Detect It Before It Becomes a Problem
Schedule compression happens gradually — float erodes, durations shrink, logic gets tightened. Here is how to detect it early before it becomes a crisis.
Claim Digger
Critical Path Analysis: What Changes Between Updates and Why It Matters
The critical path shifts between schedule updates in ways that carry real consequences. Here is how to track those changes and understand what is driving them.
Schedule Review
How to Review a Subcontractor Schedule Update
Subcontractor schedule updates need more than a quick look. Here is a structured approach to reviewing what changed and documenting your findings.
DCMA
Logic Review: How to Find and Fix Missing Predecessors in P6
Missing logic is one of the most common and damaging schedule quality problems. Here is how to identify activities with no predecessors or successors in P6, why they matter, and how to fix them.
Primavera P6
Float Analysis in Construction Schedules: What It Tells You and When to Worry
Total float and free float are two of the most important signals in a construction schedule. Here is how to interpret float values, track float consumption over time, and know when low float is a real problem.
DCMA
What Is the DCMA 14-Point Schedule Assessment? A Plain-English Guide
The DCMA 14-point schedule assessment is the most widely used framework for evaluating construction schedule quality. Here is what each of the 14 checks measures and why they matter.