Purpose
This article explains what the Critical Path is and how SiteRise calculates it.
Who Uses This
Project managers focused on identifying and managing schedule risk.
How It Works
The Critical Path is the sequence of dependent tasks that determines the shortest possible project duration — any delay on this path delays the entire project.
SiteRise automatically calculates the Critical Path based on task durations and Dependencies (see Dependencies).
Best Practices
Keep a close eye on Critical Path tasks — delays here have the biggest schedule impact.
Build in buffer time for high-risk Critical Path tasks where possible.
Re-check the Critical Path after any major schedule change.
Troubleshooting
If the Critical Path seems wrong, double check task durations and dependencies for accuracy.