The Importance of Schedule Updating

Keeping your schedule current is one of the most important parts of CPM schedule management. Updates should never be treated as a “check-the-box” exercise to hand over to the owner. Regular updates ensure you always know where your project stands, what’s on track, and what needs attention. Without consistent and accurate updates, even a high-quality baseline schedule quickly loses its value as a project management tool.

A CPM Schedule is only as good as the information that goes into it. Accurate updates provide you with:

• Visibility into progress: Showing what’s complete, what’s behind, and what’s coming up.
• Early identification of risks: Such as delays, resource issues, or work that needs to be resequenced.
• Reliable float and critical path data: Ensuring your decisions are based on reality, not outdated assumptions.
• Better communication and accountability: Keeping all stakeholders aligned and informed.