In the construction industry, even the most detailed plans fall apart without a strong schedule. Whether you’re managing a high-rise build or a residential...
A well-built work breakdown structure (WBS) turns construction chaos into clarity. When done right, it brings structure and accountability to complex projects,...
“By using SmartPM, we are now driving the successful outcome of our projects effectively instead of waiting with our fingers crossed until the ball inevitably drops.”
"SmartPM helps us to mitigate end-date slippage, allowing us to deliver on time. What’s more, the platform has helped us develop higher-quality baseline schedules."
We analyzed 70,000+ CPM Schedules and 3,500 survey responses from across the industry to give you a data-driven look at how teams are managing time, risk, and delay.
See how SmartPM’ newly redesigned Automated Delay Analysis Engine helps you understand the factors impacting your project’s end date and unpack the root causes of delays to drive smarter recovery and risk mitigation.
“With this release, we wanted to give our customers the ability to hone in on the risks that exist in their projects based on what is most important to them.”
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In the construction industry, even the most detailed plans fall apart without a strong schedule. Whether you’re managing a high-rise build or a residential...
A well-built work breakdown structure (WBS) turns construction chaos into clarity. When done right, it brings structure and accountability to complex projects,...
Efficient planning and timing are the cornerstones of successful construction project management. Among the various tools available, the Gantt chart stands out...
A change order is a formal amendment to the original construction contract that outlines modifications to the scope of work, contract price, or project timeline.
In the construction industry, successful project management starts with excellent communication and documentation. One of the most crucial tools for achieving...
A comprehensive guide to the leading construction scheduling tools - features, benefits, and expert insights to help you choose the right fit for your projects.
This guide will explore the best practices for construction reporting, highlighting essential tools and strategies industry leaders can adopt to maintain control and deliver on their projects.
Transform construction reporting from a time-consuming chore to a strategic advantage. Automatically generate insights that keep teams aligned and projects on track.
The construction industry offers numerous well-paying jobs requiring skilled workers. Pay is influenced by experience, skills, certifications, location, union membership, and labor demand. The industry presents various opportunities for those seeking a good income in skilled trades.
Keeping track of key performance indicators (KPIs) helps teams stay ahead of delays, control costs, and reduce risk before small issues turn into major setbacks.
Without a solid schedule, projects can run inefficiently, costs can rise, and contract disputes can occur. Schedulers provide clear visibility into project progress, keeping teams accountable and helping management make informed decisions.
“How do we solve the construction scheduling problem?” The truth is, it’s a complex question—one that many companies in this industry find themselves discussing without really making progress.
By following these recommended steps, you can more effectively manage weather delays, reducing the likelihood of overstated claims and minimizing the potential for disputes.
Each video is filled with actionable insights, practical examples, and real-world applications designed to elevate your project management capabilities.
When issues like missing logic, long durations, and excessive constraints make their way into your project, it becomes harder to accurately track progress and predict future risk.
The average number of schedule updates per project has nearly doubled over the past two years, rising from 1.4 updates in March 2022 to 2.4 updates by May 2024.
While most people check schedule quality by looking at the single schedule being updated, true analysis isn’t complete until the next schedule shows up.
Each team within an organization requires specific and up-to-date performance indicators to keep everyone pulling in the same direction throughout the project lifecycle.
Schedule controls refer to the processes, tools, and practices used to analyze and share the data held within a CPM schedule to support project controls.
Making sense of all of your data from all of your projects can feel like trying to understand a foreign language. But, when we break it down into steps, it starts to make a lot more sense.
Confirmation bias can be particularly problematic in project and schedule management, where decisions must be based on accurate and comprehensive information.
In today’s digital world, every piece of information is stored on a remote system and it’s the service provider’s responsibility to take appropriate measures to protect client data.
Analyzing schedule data has revolutionized how construction risks are identified and managed. By scrutinizing the schedule, you can pinpoint micro (project) and macro (organizational) risks.
By plotting the earned value curves in the schedule versus what is actually happening, you can reflect on durations with levels of risk, over-optimism bias, and planning fallacy.
The future of construction scheduling is now. The future is a collaboration between different groups that are making it easier for the construction industry to collaborate.
Tradespeople are not your average laborers. A tradesperson, by definition, is someone who has acquired their skills through an apprenticeship of vocational training or education.
Insurance’s role in construction projects goes beyond financial protection; it’s a mechanism for ensuring smooth operations, mitigating risks, and resolving disputes.
By embracing more regular updates, project teams have gained the advantage of spotting issues earlier in the building process and accessing critical information more quickly.
Basically, my job as the delay consultant was to know how accurate the project’s perceived story was and make the proper adjustments based on the universe of project data available.
Let’s start off this blog with a sobering truth: While worker safety is always a concern in the construction industry, it may get–shall we say–downplayed on occasion.
Successful project management requires an earnest personal commitment, especially for those with multiple, ongoing, multi-million-dollar construction projects.
Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling has been around for over half a century. However, it’s often not utilized to its full potential or its original promise.
Crew logic is a form of “soft logic” that assigns relationships to activities that are reflective of where a crew is going to move next–based on means, methods, & crew constraints.