Anyone can draw a bar chart. The hard part is building a schedule that reflects how the work really goes together, then keeping it current when the weather, an inspector or a late delivery has other ideas.
Start with how it's actually built
We build schedules with input from the people doing the work. How long will the framing take with the crew we can actually get? When does the drywall need to be closed for the millwork to start? Which inspection has to pass before the next trade can move in? Those answers become the logic of the schedule, not just the dates on it.
Plan around what you can't control
Long-lead equipment, winter concrete, utility connections and municipal inspections can all set the pace of a project. We identify them early and plan around them, leaving float where it matters most. On rental housing like 85 Taylor Avenue in Chatham, financing milestones belong in the plan too.
Keep it alive
A schedule printed at kickoff and pinned to the trailer wall is decoration. We update ours as the job moves, run short-term lookaheads with the trades on site and flag slippage early, while there's still time to recover.
How do you handle delays?
First we work out whether the delay actually affects the finish date or only one activity. If it threatens a milestone, we'll show you the options, like resequencing, adding crews or overlapping trades, and what each one costs. Then you decide.
Can you plan around a business that stays open?
Yes. Phased work in occupied buildings is common in medical, retail and commercial projects. We plan noisy or disruptive work around your hours and keep entrances, washrooms and exits usable for the people still in the building.
When will I know my move-in date?
You'll get a target date with the first schedule, and it firms up as the work progresses. We plan the occupancy permit, final inspections, cleaning and furniture deliveries into the last weeks, which is where a lot of schedules go wrong.
Related
- Project ManagementOwner-side leadership that keeps scope, cost and time in balance.
- Cost ControlBudgets, change reviews and forecasts with no surprises at the end.
- Reporting and CloseoutClear progress reports and a clean, complete handover.
- Pre-ConstructionBudgets, constructability reviews and schedules before anyone breaks ground.
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