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The Basics of CPM Scheduling

CPM (Critical Path Methodology)

Why is CPM Important in Construction

CPM Scheduling Myths and Misconceptions

Steps to Create a CPM Schedule

What is the Critical Path

The Most Important Rule in CPM Scheduling

Key Terms for CPM Scheduling

Float, Slack and the Critical Path

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Calendar for a CPM Schedule

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Building a Quality Baseline Schedule

How to Build a High Quality Baseline Schedule: Introduction

Steps to Build a High Quality Schedule

Why the Critical Path Must be Accurate to have a High Quality Schedule.

What is Schedule Quality?

Planning vs. Scheduling

Step 1 - How to set up a baseline schedule

Step 2 - Conduct Working Sessions to Map Out Project Plan Schedule Activities

Step 3 - Organizational Structure

Step 4 - List Activities and Set Durations

Step 5 - Make Sure Your Plan is Thorough and Accurate

Step 5 Examples

Step 6 - Apply Necessary Constraints

Hard Logic and Crew Logic

Why Crew Logic is Important

Crew Logic Impacts

Step 7 - Optimize Your Schedule

Key Indicators to Assess Schedule Quality

Quality Standards

Relationship Ratios

Finish to Start ties

Missing Logic

Lag Best Practices

High Duration and Float

Example of Schedule with Missing Logic and Constraints Removed.

Example of a Schedule with Repaired Logic and Finish Constraints Removed

Example of a Schedule with Long Durations

Example of how Constraints Alter the Critical Path

Guidelines to Minimize Schedule Quality Risk

Building a Quality Baseline Schedule - Video

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Schedule Updating Best Practices

Schedule Updating Best Practices - Video

The Importance of CPM Schedule Updating

Introduction to CPM Schedule Updating Best Practices

The Importance of Looking at the Critical and Near Critical Path in Schedule Updating

Part 1 - Do's and Don'ts

Part 2 - Do's and Don'ts

Part 3 - Do's and Don'ts

Step 1 - Walk the Site and Status the Job

Step 2 - Update your Schedule with Site Walk Info

Step 3 - Identify and Incorporate and Changes necessary.

Types of Changes to Make in a Schedule Update

Example of a Change Analysis

Why Schedule Compression is a Problem

Schedule Update Review Process

Why Unachievable and Poor Quality Updates are Bad.

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Microsoft Project

Best Practices with Setting up Activity Options and Updating Microsoft Project Schedules

SmartPM/Procore Integration

Using SmartPM with Procore