Introduction to The Certificate in Construction Supervision program includes this class on Planning and Scheduling because this is a primary technical skill required of the construction supervisor.

Information studied will include:

The bar chart
Precedence diagramming
The arrow diagram
The critical path
Using networks
Using the project schedule
Maintaining the project schedule
Applying the project schedule
Students will learn how to plan, prepare and update construction project schedules in this course.
We will study construction planning and will practice preparing a project plan.

Through the use of case studies we will learn you how to define construction activities, determine activity duration, and assemble the activities into a logical construction schedule. We will learn to create and use bar charts and critical path schedules.

Methods for communication of the project plan will be applied in work shop type activities. We will study the use of computers in construction scheduling and investigate some of the popular scheduling programs currently in use. Other topics to be studies will include: assigning constraints, inputting resources, formatting options, sorting and filtering. Updating the schedule and the use of short interval production schedules will be stressed. Applying scheduling information to change orders, payment schedules and acceleration situations will be studied.

Learning objectives:
By the end of this class you should:

Become familiar with the process of project planning and the efficiencies derived from planning.
Be able to define schedule activities and assign reasonable durations to the activities.
Know how to sequence the activities for logical project flow.
Be able to prepare a short procurement schedule.
Be able to prepare a bar chart schedule and use it properly.
Learn about schedule float and understand how float can be used to delay or lengthen activities and to smooth manpower requirements.
Be familiar computerized scheduling and understand both its limitations and advantages.
Be able to apply constraints, sorts and filters to a computer generated schedule.
Understand what resources are and how they can be coordinated with the schedule.
Know how to use the schedule as a resource for crew and manpower assignments.
Be able to apply methods for monitoring, comparing and updating the project schedule.
Understand how to use the short-term schedule as a communication tool.
Learn about schedule acceleration methods and how to apply them.
Learn how the schedule is used as documentation for changes and disputes.

**Text book not included.

The Textbook

The textbook for this class is Unit 5, Planning and Scheduling (S), 5th Edition.

Textbook ordering information can be found at this link.

The cost of each textbook is approximately $156 plus shipping and handling.  If you order a used book be sure you are getting the correct edition.

Allow at least 5 working days between ordering the book and receiving it by the least expensive shipping.  Foreign students should allow at least 2 to 3 weeks for delivery. You can have your book delivered more quickly by paying more for the shipping.

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