Construction Scheduling
A detailed preconstruction schedule and effective logistics planning are among the first steps in ensuring a successful construction project. Creating a realistic and detailed preconstruction schedule for all design, approval, estimating, and purchasing activities help ensure that construction activities begin as planned. Having an effective logistics plan in place before construction begins ensures a smooth transition from preconstruction to construction. The team at Clancy & Theys use a variety of ways to keep the preconstruction schedule on task throughout the completion of the project such as the critical path method (CPM) as well as pull planning.
Scheduling
At Clancy & Theys, we utilize CPM scheduling software as well as our historical database of previous projects to create the construction project schedule. These resources allow us to accurately assemble the sequence of the work, test our duration against similar projects, and later maintain the progress of the project by adjusting production metrics as required. We develop this schedule during the preconstruction planning phase of the project. The preconstruction schedule is as detailed as possible and includes information regarding preconstruction, procurement, and construction. We create milestones that are integral to the success of the project that are used by the contractor, trade partners, and owner. Project construction schedules are included with the trade partner bid packages to ensure all trade partners understand the expectations and requirements for the project, and then reviewed in a one-on-one environment at the post bid interviews.
Unparalleled Teamwork & Schedule Discipline
From the very beginning, Clancy & Theys involves all our trade partners in fine tuning the construction schedule. The construction schedule incorporates bidding trade partner suggestions and comments, as well as permitting requirements, job-site phasing, and authority approvals. Coordination with trade partners during the bidding process is crucial. Every member of the team must fully buy into the construction schedule for it to be a success, so we work hard to foster an environment of teamwork and discipline.
Pull Planning
At Clancy & Theys we value the importance of the construction schedule and how to achieve a timely project completion. We use a methodology for scheduling that makes it easy for each trade to identify daily, weekly, and monthly needs. We color-code these activities by trade so that every subcontractor can quickly identify what they need to accomplish each day to stay on construction schedule.
