This is an extension to our previous article regarding the DCMA 14 Point Check. The following method was used for Primavera P6 version 6.1, there was no other schedule analytical tool available so we developed a work around approach.
Open the required project for analysis in Primavera P6.
Make a note of the Total Float – in this example it’s 0.
Select Group & Sort.
Select None in the grouping.
Now select Filter.
Filter in Critical activities only.
Go back into Grouping & Sort and select show grand totals.
The Duration for the Critical Path is shown, document this down.
Now we have the data we can apply the formula, so in the example used in this document this would look like:
Critical Path Length Index = (1293 – 0)/1293 = 1.
There are a further 13 checks prescribed by the DCMA which along with the CPLI Check that will be detailed out in further supporting documentation and video tutorials at http://www.myxacom.com where knowledge is no weight to carry.