Primavera P6 Training || % Complete Types Explained - Why Your Progress Looks Wrong
Progress reporting in Primavera P6 is not just about updating numbers it depends heavily on the % Complete Type you choose.
In this video, I explain % Complete Types in Primavera P6, showing how each type controls progress calculation, remaining duration, and schedule behaviour and why using the wrong one can lead to misleading reports and poor decisions.
This session provides a clear, practical overview to help planners report progress accurately and confidently.
🔍 What you’ll learn in this video:
What % Complete Type means in Primavera P6
Why % Complete Type is critical for correct progress reporting
Explanation of the main % Complete Types:
Duration % Complete
Physical % Complete
Units % Complete
How each type affects:
Resource and cost tracking
When to use each % Complete Type correctly
Common mistakes planners make during progress updates
Understanding % Complete Types helps planners:
✔ Report progress accurately
✔ Align schedule updates with site reality
✔ Improve trust in programme reporting
🎯 Accurate progress starts with the right % Complete Type.
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