How to Assign Resources to Schedule Activities in Primavera P6 (Step-by-Step)
Creating resources in Primavera P6 is step one.
Assigning them correctly? That's where most people get it wrong. ⚠️
I see it all the time — planners load resources onto activities without understanding how P6 calculates duration, units, and cost behind the scenes.
Here's what you need to understand before assigning resources in P6:
✅ Know your Activity Type (it controls how P6 reacts to changes)
✅ Understand the Duration Type — Fixed Units, Fixed Duration, Fixed Units/Time
✅ Assign the right role vs. resource based on your project phase
✅ Always check units/time after assigning — P6 won't always default correctly
I recorded a full step-by-step walkthrough showing exactly how to assign resources the right way in P6.