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CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT
Project Planning and Scheduling Processes

WHAT IS SCHEDULING IN PROJECT
MANAGEMENT?
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As you might imagine, a project schedule contains more than your
average weekly planner notes. Project scheduling involves creating a
document, these days usually a digital document, that details the
project timeline and the organizational resources required to complete
each task.
▪ The project schedule must be accessible to every team member. Its
purpose is to communicate critical information to the team, so it must
be comprehensive and easy to understand

HOW IS PROJECT SCHEDULING DIFFERENT
FROM PLANNING?
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Quite often, these two terms are used interchangeably but they have
different roles in the successful completion of a project. On a higher
level, the project plan is the master blueprint while the project
schedule details the specific tasks.
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Planning primarily involves selecting the appropriate policies, project
methodologies, and procedures required to deliver the project on
time.
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Scheduling , on the other hand, converts the plans, scope, and cost
into an operational timeline.

WHY SHOULD I CREATE A PROJECT
SCHEDULE?
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Project scheduling is important since it plays an effective role in project success. The
following are some of the advantages if you properly create your project schedule.
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Project scheduling, when done well, makes the entire project run more smoothly.
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Committing to the project scheduling process at the beginning of your project will
give you a clear picture of the requirements set before you.
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It also gives you the chance to catch issues early and alert clients if a timeline isn’t
feasible. Besides being good for you as the project manager, project scheduling is
good for your team.
▪ Everyone knows what to expect and when. Everyone is being held accountable for the
same due dates.
▪ Other managers can allocate resources efficiently for your project, and they’ll be able
to anticipate when resources will be available for other projects.

WHAT ARE THE STEPS IN THE PROJECT
SCHEDULING PROCESS?
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Plan schedule management
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The groundwork for a good project schedule is to establish the
procedures, company policies, and documentation guidelines that will
govern your project. The plan for schedule management outlines
resources available for the project and the contingencies that may arise.
It also lists project stakeholders, itemizes individuals who must approve
the schedule, and lists others who need to receive a copy.
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This document also establishes who has the authority to make schedule
changes, the process team members should follow in order to request a
change, and a project communication plan to alert the team of changes
made during the course of the project.