We specialize in Critical Path Method scheduling and project controls.
Our team of scheduling experts is adept at developing, analyzing, and monitoring project schedules using the Critical Path Method (CPM).
With over 40 years of experience in the field, we bring a wealth of knowledge and a keen eye for detail to every project we undertake. By leveraging advanced CPM scheduling techniques, we provide unparalleled insights into the critical path of your project, allowing us to identify potential bottlenecks and mitigate risks effectively.
Working with you, we simplify project and scheduling complexities, uncover hidden challenges, and help you choose the most profitable path to completion.
There are many advantages to using CPM scheduling including:
- Identifying Critical Activities: CPM helps in identifying the critical activities in a project, which are those activities that cannot be delayed without delaying the entire project. This allows project managers to focus resources and attention on these critical tasks to ensure the project stays on schedule.
- Optimizing Resource Allocation: By determining the critical and non-critical paths, project managers can allocate and schedule resources more effectively. They can prioritize resources for critical tasks while managing non-critical tasks with more flexibility.
- Optimizing Schedule: CPM allows project managers to analyze different scenarios and determine the most efficient schedule. By adjusting the sequence of activities or allocating resources differently, project managers can optimize the project schedule to minimize the overall duration and ensure that resources are utilized effectively.
- Early Identification of Risks: CPM helps in identifying potential risks and bottlenecks early in the project planning phase. By understanding the critical path, project managers can anticipate potential delays and take proactive measures to quickly mitigate risks.
Enhanced Communication: CPM schedules provide a visual representation of the project schedule, making it easier for project teams and stakeholders to understand the sequence of activities and all the dependencies. This enhances communication and collaboration among team members.
Improved Decision Making: With a clear understanding of the critical path, project dependencies, and a well-planned schedule, project managers can make informed decisions regarding resource allocation, sequencing of activities, and scheduling changes.
Overall, CPM empowers project managers to efficiently plan, schedule, and oversee construction projects by pinpointing critical tasks, allocating resources judiciously, issuing timely alerts for possible delays, refining the schedule, and controlling costs, thereby aiding in keeping projects on time and on budget.
We use the top industry standard scheduling software tools:
CASCAD-e Scheduling Software
CASCAD-e is our proprietary software built for construction project scheduling. Compared to conventional scheduling software, CASCAD-e is significantly more advanced and is our preferred CPM scheduling software tool.
CASCAD-e seamlessly blends the visual appeal and comprehensibility of Time-Scaled Precedence Diagramming (TSPD), while upholding the precision of the Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling.
Let us demonstrate how we can seamlessly import your project data from other scheduling platforms and maximize the benefits of CASCAD-e's advanced features.
CPM Scheduling Services
Using the most advanced software, we tailor our services for your unique scheduling needs.
- Concept Feasibility Schedule Analysis
- Creation of the Project Schedule with CASCAD-e or Other Industry Standard Formats
- Conversion of your Project Schedule to CASCAD-e
- Critical Path Analysis of Existing Schedules
- Scheduling Coordination of the Fast-Track Overlap
- Near-Term Schedules, Trend Charts, Action Items
- “What if” Scenarios
- Facilitation of Scheduling Conferences and Workshops
- Training of In-House Scheduling Staff