Course Summary
This course provides an in-depth understanding of construction scheduling and its importance in the construction industry. Through this course, students will learn about the different scheduling techniques and tools, and how to effectively manage construction projects to ensure timely delivery.Key Learning Points
- Learn different scheduling techniques and tools used in the construction industry
- Understand the importance of construction scheduling in project management
- Develop skills to effectively manage construction projects and ensure timely delivery
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Ability to develop a construction project schedule
- Skills to identify and manage project risks
- Understanding of the critical path method and how to use it in project scheduling
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of construction industry
- Familiarity with project management principles
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Hands-on exercises
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- Construction Estimating
- Construction Safety
- Construction Materials
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Mike Rowe
- Elon Musk
Related Books
Description
Learners will discover the key project scheduling techniques and procedures including; how to create a network diagram, how to define the importance of the critical path in a project network, and defining project activities float. Also covered are the fundamentals of Bar Charts, Precedence Diagrams, Activity on Arrow, PERT, Range Estimating, and linear project operations and the line of balance.
Outline
- Introduction to Construction Scheduling
- Construction Scheduling Course Overview
- Bar (Gantt) Charts
- Introducing Bar (Gantt) Charts
- Using Bar (Gantt) Charts
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Bar (Gantt) Charts
- Quiz on Gantt Chart
- Activity Precedence Diagrams
- Introduction to Activity Precedence Diagrams
- Recommendations for Building AON Diagrams
- Examples of Activity Precedence (AON) Diagrams
- Types of Construction Activity Relationships
- Activities in a Construction Project
- Types of Relationships between Construction Activities
- Start to Start Relationships
- Finish to Finish Relationships
- Multiple Relationships
- Quiz on Activity Relationships
- Forward and Backward Pass Calculations
- Forward Pass Calculations
- Backward Pass Calculations
- Example 1: Activity On Node Diagram
- Example 2: AON and Forward/Backward Pass Calculations
- Quiz on Activity Precedence Diagrams, Activity Relationships and Forward/Backward Passes
- Critical Path
- Introduction to Critical Path
- Critical Path in a Project Schedule
- Determining the Number of Critical Paths in a Project
- Imposing Lag Durations in Critical Path
- Determining Critical Path in a Start to Start Relationship
- Determining Critical Path in a Finish to Finish Relationship
- Critical Path Method
- Activity Floats
- Types of Floats in a Construction Project
- Activity Floats
- Determining Total Float and Free Float
- Introduction to the Interfering Float
- Independent Float
- Understanding Work Dates and Calendar Dates
- Understanding Work Days and Calendar Days
- The Relationship between Calendar Days and Work Days
- Charting Work Dates and Calendar Dates
- Quiz on Floats and Work-Calendar days
- Activity on Arrow
- Introduction to Activity on Arrow
- Drawing an Activity on Arrow Diagram
- Numbering Nodes on a Diagram
- Practice Drawing Activity on Arrow Diagrams
- Advanced Activity Diagrams
- Adding a Key to An Activity on Arrow Diagram
- Backward Pass Calculations
- Determining the Duration of a Project
- Quiz on Activity on Arrow
- Activity Diagram and Critical Path
- Program Evaluation & Review Technique (PERT) and Range Estimating
- Program Evaluation and Review Technique
- Probability of Completing a Project: Normal Distribution
- PERT Probability Example
- PERT Example on Completing a Project
- PERT Calculations: Critical Activities
- Applying PERT: Range Estimating
- The Role of the Scheduler in Construction Management
- The Role of the Scheduler in Construction Projects
- Insuring a Project Stays on Track
- Keeping Accurate Records of Project Progress
- Quiz on PERT and Role of Scheduler
- Linear Construction Operations and Line of Balance
- Linear Construction Overview and Examples
- Line of Balance (LOB)
- LOB Diagram
- LOB Example: Develop a Schedule
- Visualizing LOB
- Quiz on Line of Balance
- Line of Balance Diagram
- Technology Applications for Scheduling
- Technology Applications: Getting Started
- Software Applications Overview
- MS Project Scheduling Overview
- MS Project: A Deeper Dive
- Primavera P6 Overview
- Primavera P6 Critical Path
- Primavera P6: Gantt Chart
- Primavera P6 Importing Activities and Running Schedule
- Schedule Analysis and Applications
- Schedule Application: Custom Tools
- Building Information Management (BIM) Tools
- Integration of the Model and Schedule Tools
- Quiz on Technology Applications
- Scheduling for Large Programs
- Scheduling for Large Programs 1
- Scheduling for Large Programs 2
- Scheduling for Large Programs 3
- Risk Allocation and Planning
- Risk Allocation and Planning for Scheduling Overview
- Risk Allocation: Defining Success
- Risk Allocation Analysis
- Sample Risk Profiles
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Allocation: Schedule and Concluding Remarks
- Lean Design in Construction Scheduling
- Lean: Time and Schedule
- Lean: Flow
- Lean Design and Lean Scheduling
- Lean Scheduling and Planning
- Quiz on Large programs, Risk and Lean
Summary of User Reviews
Learn construction scheduling with Coursera. This course has received positive reviews from users. Many users found the course to be informative and engaging.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Informative and engaging course contentPros from User Reviews
- Well-organized course structure
- Expert instructors with industry experience
- Interactive assignments and quizzes
- Practical applications of concepts
Cons from User Reviews
- Limited opportunities for peer interaction
- Some concepts may be too advanced for beginners
- Lack of personalized feedback on assignments
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