How to Move From Excel to Construction Schedule Analytics
Most general contractors do not decide to leave Excel behind. They get pushed out by the schedule itself. A construction project grows past a handful of jobs,...
Time Impact Analysis in Construction: Process, Benefits & Best Practices
A time impact analysis adds a modeled delay event to an accepted CPM schedule and measures how far the projected project completion date moves. That movement...
Construction Schedule Optimization: How to Improve Project Timelines
Most advice on construction schedule optimization starts in the wrong place. It treats a faster timeline as the product of clever tricks: run tasks in...
What Is Root Cause Analysis in Construction Projects?
Root cause analysis (RCA) is a structured problem-solving approach used to identify the true origin of a problem rather than the surface-level symptom it...
What is What-if Analysis in Construction Scheduling?
What-if analysis is a method for testing how a change to one or more variables would affect an outcome before that change is committed.
Schedule Compression Techniques: When and How to Use Them
Most construction projects fall behind at some point, and when they do, project managers reach for schedule compression techniques to recover lost time....
The Construction Risk Management Plan: What to Include, What Most Teams Miss
Every construction project carries risk. What is worth examining is how poorly most teams account for the risks that matter most: not the ones listed in a...
Construction Delay Analysis for Portfolio-Level Schedule Control
When supported by reliable schedule data, delay analysis enables organizations to understand responsibility early, protect margin, and maintain predictable project outcomes.
Why a Project Health Index Matters in Construction
Key Takeaway:A strong project health index gives owners, developers, and executives the visibility they need to manage schedules, budgets, and risks with...
SmartPM Recognized with 2025 “Best Value” Award in Construction Management
Every construction project hits pressure points. Sometimes it’s a permit holding everything up. Other times, one delayed inspection snowballs into weeks of lost time
DCMA 14-Point Check vs. SmartPM’s 35+ Metrics for Construction Schedule Quality
SmartPM’s 35-Point schedule quality framework helps construction teams reduce risk and improve project outcomes beyond the limits of the DCMA 14-Point Check.