Construction Project Scheduling Principles and Applications (12 PDUs) 2013

Key Topics

• Creating and reading bar (Gantt) charts and node networks
• Creating the work breakdown structure (WBS) and use it as the basis for effective estimation and scheduling of project activities through simplified examples
• The Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM), different types of relationships, lags, leads, and calculating floats
• Estimating durations using a variety of techniques through simplified examples
• Implementing effective adjustments to the schedule baseline
• Developing schedule baseline using the Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Applying the concept of resource loading and resource leveling through simplified examples
• Updating projects to reflect project’s actual performance
• The reporting methods, preventing delay claims, and performing time-impact analysis
• Compressing schedules and crashing delayed project schedules
• Controlling projects using the Earned Value Management (EVM) to manage time and cost performance

Who should Attend

• All members of the construction management team (managers
• Construction project owners and contractors
• Superintendents
• Engineers
• Cost estimators
• Foremen
• Project administrators
• Procurement managers
• Attorneys who may be involved in delay claims
• Inspectors