Construction Planning and Scheduling

Introduction

This course provides a comprehensive overview of construction planning and scheduling, equipping professionals with the essential skills to effectively manage construction projects from initiation to completion.

Objectives

• Understand the fundamentals of construction planning and scheduling
• Develop and interpret construction schedules using industry-standard techniques
• Identify and manage project resources efficiently
• Apply critical path and project tracking methods
• Mitigate risks and optimize project timelines

Course Outlines

Day 1: Fundamentals of Construction Planning

• Introduction to construction project life cycle
• Key concepts in planning and scheduling
• Stakeholder roles and responsibilities
• Project scope and work breakdown structure (WBS)
• Setting objectives and success criteria

Day 2: Scheduling Methods and Techniques

• Types of construction schedules
• Bar charts and Gantt charts
• Network diagrams: CPM and PERT
• Activity sequencing and dependencies
• Estimating durations and resource allocation

Day 3: Resource Management and Allocation

• Identifying required resources
• Resource leveling and smoothing
• Labor, equipment, and material management
• Cost estimating and budgeting
• Case studies in resource allocation

Day 4: Project Monitoring and Control

• Tracking progress and performance metrics
• Updating and revising schedules
• Earned value management basics
• Managing schedule changes and delays
• Reporting and communication strategies

Day 5: Risk Management and Project Optimization

• Identifying and assessing project risks
• Mitigation strategies for schedule risks
• Time-cost trade-offs and project crashing
• Continuous improvement in scheduling
• Course review and practical exercises