How a Single Infographic Can Replace 30 Pages of Reports

There’s a saying I stand by: “Infographics can tell what equals 30 pages telling.”Tables are great—no doubt—but let’s be honest: they can also be boring. If you want to capture attention, especially in a fast-paced meeting, you need something that stands out. Something unfamiliar. Something visual.

That’s exactly the logic behind this dashboard.

Instead of printing over 30 pages from Primavera or other scheduling tools to explain project progress, I created a simple yet powerful graphic layout using rectangular progress blocks. Each block reflects a specific percentage—25%, 50%, 75%—mapped across the levels of a high-rise building. It’s a visual shortcut that allows anyone to instantly grasp what’s going on at each floor.

To reinforce the reading, I added a bottom bar chart comparing Planned vs Actual Progress in percentages. This gives the viewer a second layer of insight—more structured, but still highly readable.

So, what can you actually learn from this dashboard in just a glance?

1. The current progress of different works at each floor

2. The actual performance status across all building levels

3. A clear reading of elapsed days, remaining duration, and total delay

4. A visual comparison between Planned Value and Earned Value

5. A smart reflection of time progress vs actual execution performance

   
   

The best part? It takes only seconds to understand.

In summary, this isn’t just about being creative. It’s about making your data meaningful—fast. When visuals are designed with purpose, they do more than decorate. They communicate.

And in project control, that’s exactly what we need: fast, clear, focused reporting.