Simple construction projects
rarely have formalized
schedules. But as projects
increase in size and complexity,
involving more labor, materials, and
equipment, you may need a scheduling
technique that will give both you
and the owner a better picture of a
job's progress.
A good scheduling system gives
you several benefits. One is that you
can get a good financial picture of
the project. Both your costs and the
owner's are closely related to a project's
duration. The sooner a project
is completed, the sooner the owner
can use the building, and the sooner
you, as builder, can direct your
resources to other jobs.
In addition, a good scheduling system:
• establishes critical "must-do" dates
and other milestones, such as start
and finish