Construction Management: Planning and Scheduling

Construction management is a broad term that refers to the various key steps in a construction project. For example, a plan is a management tool that helps leaders make informed decisions about different activities on the site. We often use terminology planning and scheduling interchangeably. However, there are significant differences between these two components.

A plan is a generic term that refers to a roadmap and a clear path that should be followed in order to successfully complete the project. In construction management, planning is the decomposition of projects into identifiable, identifiable and measurable activities. The next step is to establish a logical interdependence between these activities. The planning phase usually involves the following three issues:

• How to do?
• how is it?
• Who will complete the various activities?
• What is the expected cost?

Construction projects involve many technical factors and should be given due attention. Only professional project managers can effectively carry out projects. Construction tasks may involve many stakeholders with different priorities and interests. For example, plans can exist at different levels: short-term construction plans, long-term construction plans, pre-bid plans, company strategic plans, etc. All of these plans involve the following four main steps:

• Divide work into activities
• Define the order in which all activities should be performed
• Activity representative
• Reasonable estimation of resources, time, cost, etc.

The nature of each project is different. A person can handle a simple project that involves only a few defined activities. However, most construction projects are complex; managers must define and organize thousands of activities. The more complex the project, the more the number of activities. Sometimes dealing with thousands of activities without software features becomes human.

When a project manager has to deal with a large number of activities, it is recommended to establish a communication platform that allows all earthquake victims to easily access information and understand the situation through various construction stages. Work Breakdown Structures [WBS] are a common example of how to effectively organize large projects.

How do we schedule in a construction project? There are many techniques and methods for scheduling. Some of them are task matrices, network graphs, and balance line scheduling. Matrix scheduling is an easy way to handle small projects. Other technologies are designed to handle complex tasks and activities.

It is recommended to have a reputable third-party project management service on board to efficiently complete complex projects.

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