CMGT 4421

About This Course

Students will be able to build detailed construction schedules that meet or exceed modern industry scheduling standards and incorporate a planning methodology that reduces waste and promotes flow through the scheduling process.

Prerequisite: CMGT 4021

Sample textbook: Buttelwerth, J. (2005) Computer Integrated Construction Project Scheduling, 2005 edition, Prentice–Hall

Sample course topics: Converting a project plan into a schedule, creating a schedule structure, scheduling preconstruction activities, communication skills, structure and enclosure, buildout, troubleshooting and managing change

NOTE: The fall course is blended classroom and online. The spring course is fully online.

Instructor

headshot of Nick Slauson
Nick Slauson

BS, building construction management, Purdue University

Nick Slauson is the Director of Lean and Process Improvement at Kraus Anderson. He is leading the effort to build a field focused lean culture that respects people and delivers outstanding results for all involved. Nick has an extensive background in field leadership of aviation, health care, and large commercial work. This experience cemented his belief that understanding the value of planning and scheduling makes the difference between a project succeeding or failing.

  • CMGT 4021 – Introduction to Construction Planning & Scheduling
  • CMGT 4421 – Advanced Construction Scheduling

Information Subject to Change

Course details, syllabus, and instructor are subject to change. Current course details can be found by clicking on the Term link(s) above.