Construction Planning - Microsoft Project

Name: Construction Planning - Microsoft Project
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Introduction to Microsoft project & Construction planning fundamentals

Created byMunraj Singh

Last updated 4/2022

English

What you'll learn

Learn how to write a construction programme using Microsoft Project
Fundamentals of Construction Programming and why its critical to project.
Setting up your Calendars in Microsoft Project
Setting up your Critical Path in Microsoft Project
Understanding and Setting up your Project Brains.
Understanding and Setting up your Project Timeline
How do I zoom correctly?
How do I Input a logo on to my Gantt Chart?
How do I fill in my Project Information?
Lets Start our Construction Programme.
How do I structure my Construction Programme?
How do I enter tasks?
What is a Summary task and how do I create one?
How do I assign Durations to a project?
What are the different kinds of Construction Links (FS,SS,FF,SF).
How do I assign a specific calendar to a Task?
What are the different constraints and how to apply them.
How do I format my Programme?
How do I print my Programme ?
What are Filters and how to use them.
Creating a two week look ahead the right way.
Congratulations you have learnt how to programme. Time to have a go at the challenge exercise and apply your skills.
Part 2 - Learn about baselines, stat-using and delays.

Course content

1 section • 21 lectures • 40m total length

Introduction0:31
Introduction to the course.
Why is Construction Programming important.0:39
Understanding why a construction programme is so important.
The Devil is in the Detail3:59
An overview of the documentation you will need to review and understand prior to writing your programme.
Key Defintions1:34
Lets understand a few important key definitions. Critical path, float and milestones.
How to set up your Gantt Chart Settings2:32
A step by step guide on how to set up your microsoft project file settings.
Setting up your project information and your Calendars3:08
Lets see how to set up your project information and trade mark your programme with your name . Additionally we learn how to set up calendars.
Calendars Continued2:25
Lets see what 3 calendars should be programmed in to your MSP file template.
Setting your project information (brains)1:52
I want brains. This section discusses how to set up your master settings of your Microsoft project file.
Understanding and Setting up your timescale1:18
This sections discusses the time scale, what it is and how to change it.
How to Zoom correctly1:06
This is the only way to zoom correctly. Don't fall into the zooming trap of MSP.
How to insert a logo0:19
Lets learn how to insert a logo in your gantt chart.
How to format your header and footer0:28
Presentation is key. This section discusses how to format your header and footer.
How do i structure my programme1:21
A good structure make all the difference. I have a provided a structure that can be applied to all programmes. But remember each project is different so this structure will serve as a generic structure that can be changed as required.
How do I enter Tasks3:19
This section will show you how to enter tasks.
How to enter durations.3:45
This section will show you how to assign durations.
How and what is linking and lagging5:04
Four links to rule them all. This section discusses the different links and lags within Microsoft project.
Inserting and Removing a Column0:20
How to insert and remove columns in the excel part of your gantt chart.
What are the different constraints and how to use them.2:29
How do I print my Programme1:02
This method of printing will ensure you print your programme correctly everytime.
What are Filters and how to use them (Trade Filter)2:50
A guide on filters and how to apply them. The two main filters that are discussed is how to apply a trade filter and how to create a 2 week lookahead.
Thank you0:46
Thank you all for participating in this course. I hope it was helpful. Any feed back or any other topics you would like me to cover, please leave a comment.

Requirements

No Construction Programming experience required.

Description

The course is provides an introduction to construction planning and Microsoft project. The course is designed to provide a step by step guide on how to set up your Microsoft Project when you first open Microsoft project. The version of Microsoft project used in the course is Microsoft project 2010. Additionally, the course will discuss the foundations of planning and provides some tips on writing a good construction programme.

The course is designed to ensure you do not fall into the usual traps of programming which often cost projects time and money if not executed correctly. It is important to understand that each project is unique and has its own set of site conditions, limitations and contractual requirements. A construction programme at the end of the day is a contractual document and is the proof when submitting any delays, latent conditions and extension of time.

The course is beginner friendly and is designed for construction industry professionals, university students and building cadets. It is essentially for anyone looking to learn and understand Microsoft project and construction planning.

At the end of the course you will be able to confidently:

i) Understand the principles of construction planning.

ii) Set up your Microsoft project file.

iii) Use and understand the key functionalities of MSP.

Who this course is for:

Beginner / Intermediate. Ideally you will have an understanding on the different sequences of construction.