The critical path is NEVER defined by float. Some software allows colour to be added to bars based on a float value but this does not define the critical path. There are several definitions of the 'critical path', none of the authoritative ones used float. For more on this see: Defining the Critical Path at: https://mosaicprojects.com.au/PMKI-SCH-012.php#Process5
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Submitted by Azhar Hassan Abbas on Wed, 2022-11-02 12:41
The longest path definesthe Overall Duration of the Project whereas the Critical Path represents the longest continuous chain of activities which establishes the minimum overall Project duration.
Criterian for Criticality can be defined / fixed in the tool depending upon requirements.
Regarding the connection of critical path with float, in P6, there is an option to define the critical path based on the float available for each activity. We can inerpret critical path in other ways as well, relating the path of activities with contract completion date, or interim completion date etc.
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Submitted by Patrick Weaver on Sat, 2022-10-08 01:41
The 'longest path' and the critical path can often be different. The longest path is a fact, it is the logical sequence of activities with the greatest overall duration. This will be the critical path if there are no other factors in play such as delayd access to elements of the work (eg, access to site is contracted at a specific date seveal months after the contract starts to allow procurement), and/or several contracted completion dates.
The critical path has nothing to do with float, most definitions consider the effect of the effect of a sequence of activities on a contracted completion event. If there are several contract completion events (handovers), each will have a critical path - the sequence of activities controlling that event).
Longest path determines the string of activities that are required to be completed, as per the program logic, in order to reach the final completion date of the project.
Critical path depends on the settings in total float or based on the interim milestone settings with constraint dates.
Longest path determines the string of activities that are required to be completed, as per the program logic, in order to reach the final completion date of the project.
Critical path depends on the settings in total float or based on the interim milestone settings with constraint dates.
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24 years 9 monthsThe critical path is NEVER
The critical path is NEVER defined by float. Some software allows colour to be added to bars based on a float value but this does not define the critical path. There are several definitions of the 'critical path', none of the authoritative ones used float. For more on this see: Defining the Critical Path at: https://mosaicprojects.com.au/PMKI-SCH-012.php#Process5
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18 years 9 monthsThe longest path definesthe
The longest path definesthe Overall Duration of the Project whereas the Critical Path represents the longest continuous chain of activities which establishes the minimum overall Project duration.
Criterian for Criticality can be defined / fixed in the tool depending upon requirements.
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17 years 5 monthsHi Patrick,Regarding the
Hi Patrick,
Regarding the connection of critical path with float, in P6, there is an option to define the critical path based on the float available for each activity. We can inerpret critical path in other ways as well, relating the path of activities with contract completion date, or interim completion date etc.
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24 years 9 monthsThe 'longest path' and the
The 'longest path' and the critical path can often be different. The longest path is a fact, it is the logical sequence of activities with the greatest overall duration. This will be the critical path if there are no other factors in play such as delayd access to elements of the work (eg, access to site is contracted at a specific date seveal months after the contract starts to allow procurement), and/or several contracted completion dates.
The critical path has nothing to do with float, most definitions consider the effect of the effect of a sequence of activities on a contracted completion event. If there are several contract completion events (handovers), each will have a critical path - the sequence of activities controlling that event).
Unfortunately there are many definitions of 'the critial path' these are discussed in our White Paper Defining the Critical Path that can be downloaded from: https://mosaicprojects.com.au/PMKI-SCH-012.php#Process5
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17 years 5 monthsLongest path determines the
Longest path determines the string of activities that are required to be completed, as per the program logic, in order to reach the final completion date of the project.
Critical path depends on the settings in total float or based on the interim milestone settings with constraint dates.
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17 years 5 monthsLongest path determines the
Longest path determines the string of activities that are required to be completed, as per the program logic, in order to reach the final completion date of the project.
Critical path depends on the settings in total float or based on the interim milestone settings with constraint dates.