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MEGA PROJECT SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

◆ On Mega Projects, the need to manage procurement and track delays is greater than smaller projects.
◆ Procurement can be broken into each component of the building to track,
requiring close coordination with vendors and subcontractors.
◆ Procurement, weather, RFIs and change orders all have the potential to consume float. Timely
quantification and early warning of delays from each is a primary benefit to a full-time scheduler.
◆ Increased sophistication of client resources with respect to schedule demands an individual who is knowledgeable of common
industry practices in scheduling to defend time extensions based on on-site conditions and circumstances unique to the project.

RESOURCE LOADING BENEFITS

◆ Cost and resource loading
provides the benefit
of further validation
of schedule integrity.
Constrained by known
resource limits (e.g.
manpower, material
availability, etc.), resource
loading provides a quick
look at whether or not
the schedule is stacking,
beneficial when it comes
to updates mid-project.
◆ Resource and cost loading
provide great benefits, but
not all scheduling software
has this functionality.
Choice in software is crucial
to provide this benefit.

REGULAR PROJECT MEGA PROJECT

◆ No need for full time scheduler; monthly visit sufficient. ◆ Schedule validation/review is an ongoing process
◆ Less complex schedule = lower time – full-time dedicated team member needed.
commitment for update. ◆ Larger projects have larger schedules – schedule
updates may take days to complete.
◆ LDs typically lower, delays not as costly.
◆ Owner needs are not as stringent. ◆ Consequences of delays are magnified;
more attention to schedule is required.
◆ Contracts may not emphasize schedule as much.
◆ Increased attention to schedule is key as Owner
may employ consultant to critique all submissions.
◆ Contracts specially written for larger projects may
have schedule specific verbiage requiring higher
time (and cost) commitments specific to schedule.

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