What does float mean in construction?
Short definition
Float is the amount of time an activity can move without delaying a defined schedule milestone or project completion.
Longer explanation
Total float is often reviewed during schedule updates to understand risk, flexibility, and critical path movement.
Example in context
“The project team reviewed the float during the construction phase.”
Common users
- Owners
- Architects
- Contractors
- Construction managers
Related terms
Related resources
Construction Scheduling TermsScheduling terms for critical path, CPM schedules, lookaheads, milestones, float, constraints, and procurement timing.CPM Schedule vs Lookahead ScheduleCompare master scheduling logic with short-term field planning.Construction Schedule Update ProcessHow teams update CPM schedules, lookaheads, milestones, and critical path status.