Merlin Project: Split an Activity?
From time to time we receive in support following question: I have scheduled my activity and already recorded actual progress. Now however, I need to push the remaining work to a later date, or to assign it to another …
BlogMerlin Project: Push Activity Starting Dates at Once
Flexible scheduling when using dependencies Pushing activities at once is easy if having used dependencies to link them. To shift the complete project: You can enter a new project Start date in 'Settings > …
BlogUnderstanding and Resolving Scheduling Conflict: Activity Starts After Entered Date
Understanding Scheduling Conflicts Just hover with the mouse over a red colored text. Merlin will show the current scheduling conflict in a tool tip. To see all scheduling conflicts, just call 'Window > Show …
BlogFast Tracking, Crashing and Contouring in Project Management
Every schedule comes under pressure eventually. A supplier is late, an approval takes longer, a trade show moves forward. The first reaction is usually to trim durations until the result fits. That is not planning, it …
BlogMerlin Project: Differentiate Content
You plan your projects with Merlin Project? Then you already know how to convert your planning into a project structure with outline and Gantt. Your project will get a meaningful and readable structure by using …
BlogMerlin Project: Successor vs. Child
You plan your projects with Merlin Project? Then you already know how you add activities. Typically, you'll click onto '+' or call Insert > Activity from the menu. Some of you might copy and paste activity rows, like …
BlogMerlin Project: Create Automatically Sub Activities for Contouring?
From time to time we receive in support following question: I have scheduled a long activity and already assigned it to my resources. Now however in order to keep my deadline, I need to modify the resource utilization …
BlogWhat Project Managers Can Learn From Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan was granted 100 shooting days for "The Odyssey". He wrapped on day 91, under budget, on a production that cost around 250 million dollars. On "Oppenheimer" he had already cut the schedule himself from …
BlogApplying AHO Guideline 9 as an Architect: Working to the 6th Edition With Merlin Project
AHO Guideline 9 is the reference work for project management services in the German construction and real estate sector. It has been available in its 6th, fully revised and expanded edition since 2025, bringing refined …
BlogProject Management for Architects: The Complete Guide
Why project management in architecture is different Running a building project means more than shepherding a design. You coordinate clients, consultants, authorities, subcontractors and trades. You hold budget, schedule …
