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Construction Project Scheduling
Rating: 4.7 out of 5(10 ratings)
141 students

Construction Project Scheduling

Master the basics of construction scheduling
Created byTim Fairley
Last updated 1/2026
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • What is Project Scheduling?
  • Core concepts of project scheduling
  • How scheduling is used on projects
  • Why scheduling matters?
  • How does scheduling make contractors more money
  • Stages of scheduling
  • Schedule development
  • How to build a schedule including a worked example
  • Schedule monitoring and control
  • The 10 biggest scheduling mistakes

Course content

3 sections • 12 lectures • 1h 30m total length

  • Introduction1:49

    Learn construction project scheduling by defining scope and quantities of work, sequencing tasks, and setting dependencies and resources, then communicate and track progress to prevent delays and improve profitability.

  • Grab the slides0:01
  • How is scheduling used on projects?3:01

    See how scheduling often becomes a baseline and reporting tool driven by client deadlines and bids, while experts manage build sequence, constraints, and weekly resources without heavy schedules.

  • How does scheduling make contractors more money?5:27

    Scheduling translates expertise into a clear, shared plan that acts as the source of truth, improving coordination, cutting rework, and boosting cash flow and profit through faster delivery.

  • What is Construction Scheduling?3:01

    Discover how construction scheduling plans task timing, dependencies, milestones, and duration using a baseline schedule and Gantt charts, highlighting critical paths and look-ahead planning.

  • Core Scheduling Concets14:47

    Master core scheduling concepts, including activities, milestones, durations, dependencies, resources, critical path, constraints, and linkages, to plan, optimize, and track construction projects.

Requirements

  • No experience required. We'll show you the basics!

Description

Master Construction Project Scheduling — FAST

Project scheduling is one of the most underestimated — yet most critical — skills in construction management.

Poorly developed or poorly managed schedules lead to delays, cost overruns, wasted resources, and disputes that can destroy your margins and your reputation.

This course gives you a clear, practical framework to confidently plan, develop, and manage construction schedules from pre-tender to project close-out.

Whether you're a project engineer, scheduler, or construction manager, this course will help you avoid the most common scheduling mistakes and deliver your projects on time and on budget.

We’ve helped over 35,000 construction professionals grow their careers with no-nonsense, real-world training that actually works.

This course is:

Proven — Trusted by thousands of students, with 94% reporting improved job performance and confidence
Practical — Taught by experienced professionals with real project experience
Efficient — Learn the essentials without wasting time

We also provide ongoing support and continually improve the content based on student feedback.

What You’ll Learn

Section 1 — Introduction

  • The role of scheduling in construction

  • How effective scheduling drives profitability

Section 2 — How Scheduling is Used on Projects

  • Key uses at each project stage

  • How stakeholders rely on the schedule

Section 3 — Why Scheduling Matters

  • The link between scheduling and contractor profit

  • Preventing delays and claims through better planning

Section 4 — What is Construction Scheduling

  • Core definitions and objectives

  • The difference between planning and scheduling

Section 5 — Core Scheduling Concepts

  • Critical path method (CPM)

  • Float, constraints, and dependencies

Section 6 — Stages of Scheduling

  • Pre-tender, baseline, revisions, and as-built

Section 7 — Schedule Development

  • Work breakdown structure (WBS)

  • Sequencing, durations, and resourcing

Section 8 — Implementation

  • Communicating the schedule

  • Integrating with site operations

Section 9 — Monitoring and Control

  • Tracking progress and updating the program

  • Managing changes and forecasting delays

Section 10 — 10 Biggest Scheduling Mistakes to Avoid

  • Real-world pitfalls and how to prevent them

Who this course is for:

  • People interested in a career in the construction industry
  • Construction managers
  • Construction estimators/schedulers

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