Introduction

This course provides a comprehensive overview of construction planning and scheduling principles, equipping participants with essential skills and techniques to manage projects efficiently.

Objectives

• Understand the fundamentals of construction planning and scheduling
• Apply various scheduling techniques and tools
• Develop effective construction schedules for real-world projects
• Identify and mitigate common scheduling risks and constraints
• Enhance communication and coordination among project stakeholders

Course Outlines

Day 1: Foundations of Construction Planning

• Overview of construction project management
• Key concepts in construction planning
• Project life cycle stages
• Role of planning in project success
• Introduction to planning tools and techniques

Day 2: Scheduling Methods and Techniques

• Types of schedules used in construction
• Bar charts and milestone charts
• Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM)
• Introduction to scheduling software

Day 3: Developing and Updating Schedules

• Work breakdown structure (WBS) development
• Activity definition and sequencing
• Estimating activity durations
• Resource allocation and leveling
• Schedule updating and progress tracking

Day 4: Risk Management and Schedule Control

• Identifying scheduling risks and constraints
• Techniques for risk mitigation
• Monitoring schedule performance
• Change management in schedules
• Earned Value Management (EVM) basics

Day 5: Communication and Best Practices

• Effective communication of schedules
• Stakeholder engagement strategies
• Reporting and presenting schedule information
• Case studies and real-world examples
• Best practices and course wrap-up