Construction Scheduling

Columbia develops construction schedules through activity diagrams, forward and backward calculations, critical paths and float. Work calendars, uncertainty and repetitive operations broaden the analysis. It suits learners who want to explain why a schedule produces a particular completion date and how an altered dependency can affect the wider project.

What you will learn

• Model activity dependencies and calculate critical paths.
• Distinguish work dates, calendar dates and float.
• Explore uncertainty and repetitive construction schedules.

Who this suits

Beginners interested in project scheduling; familiarity with working calendars and mathematical calculations is beneficial according to the provider.

Before you enroll

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Put it into practice

Create a dependency diagram for a fictional six-activity project. Calculate its critical path, change one duration and explain why the completion date does or does not move.

Source and review

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