CPM scheduling for construction: Best Practices and Guidelines None Edition

by Christopher Carson PMP PSP DRMP PhD (Author), Peter Oakander (Author), Craig Relyea (Author)

In sec 1, CPM scheduling for construction discusses the pre-project planning phase establishes the foundation for how the project will be executed.

It is important to dedicate the appropriate amount of time and focus to pre-planning in order to properly define, -plan, develop, and initiate key components of a project.

In sec 2, CPM scheduling for construction discusses- Design entails the application of scientific, technical, and practical knowledge to a problem in order to define an acceptable solution.

For complex problems, the first step of the design process is problem definition, where the broad outlines of the problem are refined into a definite set of needs.

In sec 3,4,5, CPM scheduling for construction discusses- Development entails producing the actual schedule, based on the schedule design. Schedule development includes defining activities, durations, and relationships, entering this information into the scheduling tool, and performing the schedule calculations.

Maintaining the project schedule requires continuous effort to ensure the current schedule closely resembles the project’s current scope, activity sequences, activity durations, as well as other parameters such as resources and costs.

A schedule is a tool that can provide valuable information during the life of a project. The effectiveness of this tool is no better than the information assembled and used to create and maintain it during the life of the project.