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Are we okay or not okay? What do you know, and how do you know it?

NOTES: D. WHY ARE TWO WEEK LOOK AHEAD SCHEDULES IMPORTANT?

The purpose of the two week look-ahead schedule is to plan labor activities
and goals for the next two weeks. The focus is on the overall project
schedule provided by the general contractor and the critical path schedule
created by the project manager. The two week look ahead schedule is to
ensure that projects are meeting or beating the estimated hours,
controlling overall costs, and maintaining the production schedule.

There are several purposes for and reasons why you should implement a

look-ahead schedule:
 Maintain job schedules

 Beat labor budgets
 Plan manpower, materials, and tools required for task completion

 Note information required for field supervision
 Note coordination needed from the General Contractor or other

trades

3-Week Look Ahead Schedule

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