Construction Schedule Update Process
Schedule updates turn field progress into a reliable forecast. The process should record actual starts, actual finishes, remaining duration, logic changes, and critical path movement.
Process steps
- Step 1
Collect field status
Gather actual starts, actual finishes, percent complete, remaining duration, and upcoming constraints.
- Step 2
Update activity data
Enter progress against the data date and confirm calendars, logic, and milestones still reflect the work plan.
- Step 3
Review critical path
Identify activities driving completion and compare changes from the previous update.
- Step 4
Resolve constraints
Connect near-term blockers to RFIs, submittals, procurement, manpower, inspections, or access issues.
- Step 5
Publish the update
Share the updated forecast, milestone changes, and action items with the project team.
Checklist
- Data date
- Actual starts
- Actual finishes
- Remaining durations
- Logic changes
- Critical path
- Constraints
- Milestone forecast