Keep P6 schedules. Get everything else.
Primavera P6 is the gold standard for critical-path scheduling — but capital programs need EVM rollup, AI variance detection, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and cash flow in the same platform. FridayReport.AI imports P6 schedules and adds the controls layer P6 alone never delivered.
- Import Primavera P6 (XER) schedules with WBS, predecessors, durations, and critical path intact
- Live EVM rollup across the entire portfolio: BAC, PV, EV, AC, CPI, SPI, EAC, ETC, VAC, TCPI
- AI-powered variance detection on CPI / SPI, change-order velocity, and RFI aging — before month-end
- RFIs, submittals, change orders, cash flow, S-Curves, and lockdowns built in — no bolt-ons
P6 Schedules Plus Everything P6 Doesn't Do
Primavera P6 owns the schedule. FridayReport.AI owns the controls layer that turns the schedule into a defensible monthly forecast and a live capital-program dashboard.
AI Variance Detection
Continuous monitoring of CPI / SPI thresholds, change-order velocity, and RFI aging. The AI flags projects before they breach — no waiting for month-end variance reports.
Portfolio EVM Rollup
Roll BAC, PV, EV, AC, CPI, SPI, EAC, ETC, and VAC bottom-up from project to portfolio to organization. CPI × SPI quadrant chart pinpoints which projects need executive attention.
RFIs & Submittals
Full RFI register with priority, distribution, official responses, and cost / schedule impact. Submittal log with spec sections, lead times, revisions, and reviewer workflow.
Change Orders & PCOs
Potential and approved change orders with reason codes, cost impact, schedule impact, and contract amount reconciliation — feeding straight back into EVM and EAC.
Cash Flow Forecast
Monthly Planned vs Actual outflows with future months projected from FCST or distributed ETC, and a cumulative cash-out curve for liquidity planning.
Lockdowns & Audit Trail
Lock ACT (or any scenario) through month-end so finalized periods cannot be retroactively edited. Every change captured with who, what, and when.
Scheduling & Schedule Integration
Critical path scheduling (CPM)
Imports CPM from P6 / MS Project; dedicated CPM editing is on roadmap.
Primavera P6 (XER) schedule import
MS Project (MPP / XML) schedule import
WBS, predecessors, durations preserved on import
Re-import each cycle to track baseline vs current
Resource-loaded schedules
Multi-project / multi-program scheduling
Gantt chart / visual scheduling
Earned Value Management (EVM)
BAC, PV, EV, AC tracking
CPI, SPI, CV, SV computation
EAC, ETC, VAC, TCPI computation
Four EAC scenarios side-by-side (CPI, CPI×SPI, Optimistic, Pessimistic)
Editable target EAC with live TCPI gauge
Portfolio-level EVM rollup (bottom-up)
CPI × SPI quadrant chart
S-Curve (PV / EV / AC / EAC) at project & portfolio
CPI / SPI threshold heatmaps over time
Forecasting & Cash Flow
Multi-scenario cost grid (AOP / FCST / ACT / EAC)
Period views (month / quarter / year)
Cash flow forecast (Planned vs Actual outflows)
Cumulative cash-out curve
Configurable cost hierarchy (Financial View / Category / Spec)
Cell-level change history on forecasts
Lockdowns through month-end
AI & Risk Intelligence
AI-powered project risk assessment
AI-powered portfolio risk assessment
AI variance detection (CPI / SPI early warning)
AI change-order velocity & RFI aging alerts
Shareable public risk assessment links
Risk register with change history
Field Execution
RFIs (Requests for Information)
Submittals log & reviewer workflow
Change orders & PCOs with cost / schedule impact
Daily reports (weather, labor, equipment)
Schedule of Values & AIA-style pay apps
Drawings & markups
Punch list
Quality & safety inspections
Governance & Reporting
Portfolio health scoring (RAG)
Health status history tracking
Project change logs / audit trail
Custom dashboards & saved views
Report subscriptions (scheduled email)
Analytics API for Power BI / external tools
Lessons learned module
Project intake / demand management
Platform, UX & Pricing
Cloud-native, modern web UI
Dark mode
Magic-link / passwordless sign-in
Onboarding flow & in-app guide
Demo data generation
Free forever plan
Setup time
Minutes — sign in and import P6 file.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to give up Primavera P6?
No. Most capital programs that adopt FridayReport.AI keep P6 as the schedule of record and use FridayReport for EVM, forecasting, change orders, RFIs, submittals, cash flow, and executive reporting. We re-import the P6 XER each cycle so the schedule and the controls always agree.
Can FridayReport.AI replace P6 entirely?
For programs that don't need full CPM editing in P6 (e.g., owners and EPC clients consuming contractor schedules), FridayReport.AI can be the single platform. For schedule authoring shops, keep P6 for CPM and use FridayReport.AI for everything downstream.
How is pricing different from P6?
Primavera P6 is enterprise-priced with named-user licenses, optional Cloud Service, and implementation services. FridayReport.AI offers a free forever plan and transparent per-seat pricing with no implementation fee — you can be running EVM by the end of the day.
What about Primavera Unifier or P6 EPPM?
FridayReport.AI replaces the need for a separate cost / change management tool (the Unifier-style layer). RFIs, submittals, change orders, cost forecasting, lockdowns, and pay apps are all built in — no second product to license, integrate, or implement.