Construction Project Scheduling 2025
 

What is Project Scheduling?
Core concepts of project scheduling
How scheduling is used on projects
Why scheduling matters?
How does scheduling make contractors more money
Stages of scheduling
Schedule development
How to build a schedule including a worked example
Schedule monitoring and control
The 10 biggest scheduling mistakes
Requirements
No experience required. We'll show you the basics!
Description
Master Construction Project Scheduling - FASTProject scheduling is one of the most underestimated - yet most critical - skills in construction management.Poorly developed or poorly managed schedules lead to delays, cost overruns, wasted resources, and disputes that can destroy your margins and your reputation.This course gives you a clear, practical framework to confidently plan, develop, and manage construction schedules from pre-tender to project close-out.Whether you're a project engineer, scheduler, or construction manager, this course will help you avoid the most common scheduling mistakes and deliver your projects on time and on budget.We've helped over 35,000 construction professionals grow their careers with no-nonsense, real-world training that actually works.This course is:Proven - Trusted by thousands of students, with 94% reporting improved job performance and confidencePractical - Taught by experienced professionals with real project experienceEfficient - Learn the essentials without wasting timeWe also provide ongoing support and continually improve the content based on student feedback.What You'll LearnSection 1 - IntroductionThe role of scheduling in constructionHow effective scheduling drives profitabilitySection 2 - How Scheduling is Used on ProjectsKey uses at each project stageHow stakeholders rely on the scheduleSection 3 - Why Scheduling MattersThe link between scheduling and contractor profitPreventing delays and claims through better planningSection 4 - What is Construction SchedulingCore definitions and objectivesThe difference between planning and schedulingSection 5 - Core Scheduling ConceptsCritical path method (CPM)Float, constraints, and dependenciesSection 6 - Stages of SchedulingPre-tender, baseline, revisions, and as-builtSection 7 - Schedule DevelopmentWork breakdown structure (WBS)Sequencing, durations, and resourcingSection 8 - ImplementationCommunicating the scheduleIntegrating with site operationsSection 9 - Monitoring and ControlTracking progress and updating the programManaging changes and forecasting delaysSection 10 - 10 Biggest Scheduling Mistakes to AvoidReal-world pitfalls and how to prevent them
Who this course is for
People interested in a career in the construction industry
Construction managers
Construction estimators/schedulers