Resource Usage Profile Component
The Resource Usage Profile component renders time-phased resource data as histograms, area charts, or stacked bars, showing how resources are planned, allocated, or consumed over a project period. It is the primary reporting component for workforce planning, capacity management, and resource cost reporting.
Presets
| Preset | Description |
|---|
| Periodic loading | Resource hours or units per period as a bar chart. |
| Cumulative loading | Running total of resource consumption as an area chart. |
| Baseline vs. Actual | Two bar series comparing planned loading to actual loading per period. |
| Cost profile | Resource cost per period as bars with a cumulative cost line overlay. |
| Allocation by role | Stacked bars showing each role's contribution to the total per period. |
| Capacity vs. demand | Resource demand bars with a capacity reference line. |
| Executive | Single cumulative line with KPI summary cards above the chart. |
Data binding
| Property | Description |
|---|
| Period field | Time axis (week, fortnight, month, quarter). |
| Resource value field | The primary numeric measure to chart (hours, units, cost, or allocation %). |
| Group by field | Optional field to split the value into stacked or grouped series (e.g., role, discipline, contractor). |
| Baseline field | Optional planned/baseline value for comparison. |
| Capacity field | Optional capacity limit per period for overload detection. |
Measurement modes
| Mode | Description |
|---|
| Units | Physical quantity of the resource (e.g., number of workers per day). |
| Hours | Labour hours per period. |
| Cost | Resource cost per period. |
| Allocation % | Percentage of available capacity used. |
Stack-by options
When a Group by field is configured, the chart can be displayed as:
| Mode | Description |
|---|
| Stacked | All groups stacked to show total demand with composition. |
| Grouped (side by side) | Each group as a separate bar per period for direct comparison. |
| 100% stacked | Each period normalised to 100% showing group proportions. |
| Series lines | Each group as a separate line overlay. Suitable for a small number of groups. |
Normalization
| Option | Description |
|---|
| Absolute values | Display raw resource units, hours, or cost. |
| Per unit capacity | Normalise values as a fraction of configured capacity. |
| Peak = 100% | Normalise all values to the peak period = 100%. |
Capacity source and overload highlighting
| Property | Description |
|---|
| Capacity source | Fixed value, a field from the data source, or a separate data section (e.g., a resource calendar section). |
| Overload threshold | Periods where demand exceeds the threshold percentage of capacity are highlighted. |
| Overload highlight color | Color applied to overloaded bars or periods (default: red or amber). |
| Capacity line style | Solid, dashed, or dotted. |
Display options
| Option | Description |
|---|
| Data date line | Vertical line at the status/data date. |
| Period label format | Month name, year-month, week number, or custom format. |
| Value axis format | Integer, decimal, currency, or abbreviated (K/M). |
| Baseline bar position | Behind actual (overlap) or beside actual (side by side). |
Good practice
- Use Periodic loading for weekly resourcing decisions and Cumulative for overall project budget management.
- Always configure a capacity line when the report is used for capacity management to make overloads visible.
- For formal project status reports, the Baseline vs. Actual preset provides clear evidence of resource performance against plan.
- Keep the Group by field to ≤ 6 groups; beyond that, stacked charts become difficult to read.