Created by John Jackson
Oct 18, 2015

4 Steps to Effectively Build and Review a Construction Schedule

The Encore Group Construction Scheduling Essentials training insures that the trainee will have a comprehensive overview of construction scheduling. The course will cover:

• How the Critical Path is calculated;
• Key Scheduling Terms;
• How to plan, organize, and create a construction schedule;
• How to utilize scheduling templates;
• Making sure the schedule meets contract requirements;
• Understanding “float” and who owns it;
• How to identify project risks and manage them;
• How to create and organize tasks/activities so stakeholders read them;
• How to manage hard and soft logic
• How to build the schedule in the appropriate software (Primavera P6, Suretrak, P3, MS Project);
• Key functions of scheduling software that apply to the construction environment;
• Setting up the schedule for construction project management;
• How to plan and conduct a schedule meeting with the project stakeholders;
• How to finalize the schedule with project team input and manage accountability;
• Tips on analyzing resource levels for optimal utilization