Best Practices for Construction Project Scheduling Training Course

ICTI and Partners Certification

1 Week

20 hours

Classroom, In-House, Online

Price: £3500

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The “Best Practices for Construction Project Scheduling Training Course” offered by Imperial Corporate Training Institute is a specialized course for professionals to provide a structured and practical understanding of modern scheduling techniques used in the construction industry. The focus of this course is to develop advanced skills in planning, sequencing, monitoring, and controlling construction activities, using globally recognized scheduling methodologies. Participants will develop an in-depth understanding of how effective scheduling is used to achieve time control, cost management, resource optimization, and overall project success.

This course places a strong emphasis on CPM scheduling, Primavera, Gantt charts, and developing a correct timeline for the project. Learners will learn, through a step-by-step process, how to build their schedules from project scope and work breakdown structures, how to identify their critical activities, and how to proactively manage delays and risks. This course will bridge the gap between theory and practice and give participants the ability to manage construction schedules across many project sizes and complexities.

Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

Building a foundation in best practices to schedule and manage time on a construction project will help establish and improve upon your knowledge of scheduling and managing time in the construction industry.

By using the CPM method of scheduling, you will be able to determine what tasks are on the critical path for the project and how much float exists for each task.

You will learn how to determine an accurate project timeline based on what the overall scope of the project is.

Additionally, you will learn how to create and utilize Gantt charts in order to develop and track your progress of the project.

Primavera is an industry-leading software tool allowing for the advanced scheduling of all processes and activities involved in the construction industry.

You will be able to integrate cost, resource, and risk management with the schedule for the project.
The course will provide you with an understanding of how to monitor and successfully update your schedule, as well as how to analyse any absolute or non-absolute delays to your project schedule or variations that were created due to external factors.

Communicating the schedule clearly with all stakeholders allows for improved overall cooperation with all parties involved in the project.

You will learn about standardised scheduling methods typically used throughout the construction industry.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

All Construction Project and Site Managers

Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering Professionals involved with the scheduling of projects.

Quantity Surveyors and Contract Administrators

Project Control and Planning Professionals

Construction Consultants and Project Management Consultants (PMC) Representatives

Professionals transitioning into a Scheduling Profession

Engineers desire practical skill development through the Primavera and CPM scheduling capabilities.

Organisations desiring to develop their scheduling capabilities throughout construction projects.

Course Modules

Role of scheduling in construction project management
Relationship between time, cost, scope, and quality
Overview of industry best practices and scheduling standards
Common scheduling challenges in construction projects
Introduction to project timelines and schedule control concepts

Developing a construction-focused work breakdown structure (WBS)
Breaking down scope into measurable activities
Activity sequencing principles for construction works
Logical relationships and dependencies
Aligning activities with realistic project timelines

Principles of CPM scheduling in construction projects
Forward pass and backward pass calculations
Identifying critical and non-critical activities
Total float, free float, and schedule flexibility
Managing critical paths in complex construction environments

Structure and purpose of Gantt charts
Developing bar charts from CPM schedules
Visualising construction sequences and milestones
Communicating schedules to stakeholders using Gantt charts
Tracking progress and identifying slippage through graphical schedules

Overview of Primavera as a planning tool
Creating and structuring projects within Primavera
Defining calendars, activities, and relationships
Assigning durations and resources
Generating professional-level project timelines using Primavera

Resource loading and levelling concepts
Balancing labour, equipment, and materials
Identifying resource-driven schedule constraints
Optimising schedules without compromising project objectives
Integrating resource data into CPM scheduling

Establishing schedule baselines
Updating schedules using actual progress data
Progress measurement techniques for construction activities
Monitoring schedule performance over time
Maintaining accurate project timelines throughout execution

Types of delays in construction projects
Delay responsibility and time impact concepts
Schedule risk identification and mitigation
Using CPM scheduling for delay analysis
Preventive scheduling strategies to minimise disputes

Preparing professional schedule reports
Using Gantt charts and Primavera outputs for communication
Managing expectations of clients, contractors, and consultants
Linking schedule reports with decision-making processes
Best practices for transparent schedule communication

Industry best practices in construction scheduling
Lessons learned from successful construction projects
Common scheduling mistakes and how to avoid them
Aligning schedules with contractual requirements
Sustaining effective scheduling systems beyond project completion

FAQs

What makes this construction management training course professionally valuable?

This course focuses on globally recognised scheduling best practices, combining CPM scheduling, Primavera, and Gantt charts to ensure practical, job-ready skills for construction professionals.

Do I need prior experience in Primavera to attend this training course?

No prior Primavera experience is required. The course begins with core concepts and gradually advances toward professional application.

Is this course suitable for large-scale construction projects?

Yes, the scheduling principles and project timelines covered are applicable to both small and large-scale construction projects across various sectors.

How does this course help improve project timelines?

Participants learn structured planning, sequencing, and control techniques that enhance schedule accuracy and help maintain realistic project timelines.

Will I learn how to analyse delays using CPM scheduling?

Yes, the course includes detailed modules on delay analysis, time impact assessments, and schedule risk management using CPM scheduling techniques.

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