Construction Project Management – Series 10–12

Effective project scheduling is fundamental to the successful delivery of any construction project. This course examines how scheduling serves as the strategic link between resources, timing, productivity, and cost management, ensuring that equipment, materials, labor, and sequential work tasks align throughout the project lifecycle.

Learners will explore how high-quality schedules eliminate bottlenecks, reduce idle time, support timely material procurement, and minimize risk. In contrast, poorly coordinated schedules can cause substantial inefficiencies, production delays, and cost overruns—disrupting both contractor performance and owner occupancy timelines.

Through this module, participants gain practical knowledge of critical path scheduling, float analysis, forecasting, activity cost control, and the use of advanced scheduling techniques under uncertain conditions.

Course Coverage & Learning Topics

1. Scheduling Fundamentals in Construction

The role of scheduling in resource coordination and productivity

Matching equipment, materials, and labor to work tasks over time

Identifying bottlenecks and preventing schedule-related delays

2. Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling

Calculations for determining the critical path

Activity sequencing and dependency logic

Identifying and managing float in schedules

3. Advanced Scheduling Methods

Presenting and interpreting project schedules

Scheduling with uncertain durations and probabilistic factors

Improving accuracy, workflow continuity, and predictability

4. Cost Control & Forecasting Integration

The project budget and cost-control challenges

Forecasting methods for activity-level cost tracking

Using schedule data to strengthen project financial oversight

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this 3-hour program, learners will be able to:

Understand how scheduling aligns labor, equipment, and materials to project tasks.

Apply critical path calculations and evaluate activity float in real-world schedules.

Present, interpret, and adjust project schedules with professional accuracy.

Utilize advanced scheduling techniques to manage uncertainty and reduce delays.

Integrate scheduling practices with cost forecasting and project budget control.

Strengthen overall capability in delivering projects on time and on budget.

Course Purpose

The goal of this program is to equip professionals with practical, actionable scheduling and cost-control skills that directly improve project delivery outcomes. Rather than overwhelming learners with technical detail, the course provides a clear, applied understanding of how effective scheduling drives productivity, reduces financial risk, and supports successful project completion.