AFTERDRAFT

What does lookahead schedule mean in construction?

Short definition

A lookahead schedule is a short-term schedule showing upcoming work over the next few weeks.

Longer explanation

Lookahead schedules help field teams coordinate crews, materials, inspections, constraints, and handoffs.

Example in context

The project team reviewed the lookahead schedule during the construction phase.

Common users

  • Owners
  • Architects
  • Contractors
  • Construction managers

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