The DCMA 14 point assessment is a set of schedule metrics used to examine the structure, status and execution performance of an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). It checks areas such
DCMA Logic Check: Missing Predecessors and Successors
The DCMA missing logic check identifies incomplete schedule activities that lack a predecessor, a successor or both. The standard metric counts each affected activity once, divides that count by the
How to Prepare an IMS for a Schedule Health Assessment
An IMS schedule health check should test whether the Integrated Master Schedule is complete, logically sound, current and suitable for forecasting. Before the assessment, the scheduler should finish the status
Why Leads Can Damage Schedule Quality
Schedule leads can damage schedule quality because they allow a successor to start before its predecessor reaches the event defined by the relationship. That overlap may look efficient. However, it
Near-Critical Paths: What Schedulers Should Monitor
A near critical path schedule review identifies sequences of work that could soon control a program completion date or key milestone. These paths have more total float than the current
How to Perform Critical Path Analysis in an IMS
IMS critical path analysis identifies the sequence of remaining activities that drives a program completion date or another key milestone. To perform it correctly, update the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
How to Trace a Critical Path in Microsoft Project
To trace the Microsoft Project critical path, start at the project completion milestone and follow its driving predecessors backward through the schedule. Use the Critical Tasks format to see critical
What Is Total Float in Project Scheduling?
Total float is the amount of working time an activity can be delayed without delaying the project finish date or another controlling schedule milestone. It measures schedule flexibility relative to
Free Float vs Total Float Explained
Free float measures how long an activity can slip without delaying an immediate successor. Total float measures how long it can slip without delaying the project finish or another controlling
DCMA Negative Float Check
The DCMA negative float check identifies incomplete schedule activities with total float below zero. The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) 14-point assessment uses a goal of zero negative-float activities. Therefore,