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How to track total float across monthly schedule updates, with a 30-day example

Logging total float on the two most critical paths at each schedule update shows how fast a job uses its cushion. This example tracks eight updates.

4 8 · -42.9% on the period

The longest path has used 26 of its 30 days of float in eight updates

Total float in work days at each monthly schedule update, example office building

The longest path has used 26 of its 30 days of float in eight updatesLine chart with 9 points from 0 to 8. Series: Longest path, Second path. Values range from 0 to 35.010203040024680: 301: 282: 273: 224: 215: 156: 127: 78: 44Longest path0: 351: 332: 303: 284: 245: 226: 197: 158: 11Second path
The longest path has used 26 of its 30 days of float in eight updatesLine chart with 9 points from 0 to 8. Series: Longest path, Second path. Values range from 0 to 35.020400480: 301: 282: 273: 224: 215: 156: 127: 78: 44Longest path0: 351: 332: 303: 284: 245: 226: 197: 158: 11Second path
Example figures. Update 0 is the baseline.
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DataHow to track total float across monthly schedule updates, with a 30-day exampleLogging total float on the two most critical paths at each schedule update shows how fast a job uses its cushion. This example tracks eight updates.
DataHow to compute SPI and CPI from pay application data, with a $12 million example FeatureSPI and CPI compare earned value from the pay application to the baseline plan and to job cost. This example works both for a 12-month job at month six.