Page 27 - Megaprojects Playbook

SCHEDULING

THE KEY TO PROACTIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Planning is the path to success. Scheduling is part of planning. The full benefits of both can only
be realized when these activities are engaged in from the beginning of a project’s life-cycle.
The sooner you begin planning during the project lifecycle, the greater the positive impact on:
ü Efficiency ü Quality ü Cost ü In-Service Dates ü Savings

100%

% Impact 80% However, the level of influence planning will have

on a project's success diminishes over time

50%

Scoping +
Appropriations
Engineering +
Procurement
10%
Construction
Start-Up

Schedule Ownership Project Duration

◆ Planning begins at the proposal stage and continues through project completion.
◆ A scheduler would be involved from the beginning of a project proposal to have full
knowledge of the history and assumptions of the plan for a Mega Project.

◆ Early definition of components of the project sets the framework for future
team members’ understanding, participation, and success.
◆ Standardizing how schedules are done in the company will provide benefit across projects.

◆ Regular and consistent schedule maintenance leads to greater client satisfaction,
increased team focus on schedule and timely project execution.
◆ All of the needs of a Mega Project require a full-time scheduler to address.

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