CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING

BAR CHARTS AND OTHER SIMPLE SCHEDULING TECHNIQUES

Asst. Prof. Dr. Selim Baradan

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INTRODUCTION
On

some projects, simple scheduling techniques may be used more effectively than other more sophisticated, complicated scheduling methods and should not be overlooked.

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SELECTING A SCHEDULING SYSTEM

If two systems do the same job with the same output, choose simpler system Size and complexity of the project Experience of the project team Flexibility Schedule is made for person receiving it, not the person preparing it. Receivers should be able to read and understand it.

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CHECKLISTS
Checklists

simply consist of a list of steps to be taken in order to accomplish a desired outcome The purpose of a checklist is to make sure nothing is forgotten They can be used alone or combined with other scheduling systems

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Ex: Concrete Finishing Checklist

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Ex: Checklist with dates

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DAILY TO-DO LISTS

A prioritized list of activities that need to be accomplished on a daily basis Developed either at the end of the day (for the next day) or beginning of each day. The goal is to always be working on the most important activity. Ensures that even if everything is not done, the most important things have been completed first and youve done the best thing you could. Best in conjunction with other methods of planning and scheduling.

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A daily to-do list

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ELECTRONIC PLANNERS
Smartphones,

PDAs, tablets Personal computers

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BAR (GANNT) CHARTS

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INTRODUCTION
The

most popular method Gives a visual (graphic) representation of the project plan Includes activities, durations, dates Easily read and understood Used to communicate the project plan to everyone concerned with schedule
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History
Henry

L. Gannt first used to plan and control military operations during WW1 a.k.a Gannt Chart

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CREATING BAR CHARTS

Create

Timeline

Write calendar dates at top of the page Skip non-work days

List

the first activity on the left side of the page and show a bar on the dates when that activity is expected to take place Enter the remaining activities Sort them in chronological order
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SHOWING PROGRESS ON A BAR CHART

Measuring

performance and reporting it back is the key to improving performance of the crews Bar charts can show the planned schedule along with the updated schedule Use two different colors for activity bars
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Bar Chart Displaying Progress

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EXERCISE
Material Procurement
Activity Description Predec. Succ. Duration

A B C D E F G H
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Purchase Order Creating Schedule Estimating material costs Determining material delivery time Training Estimating wages Doing the job
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A A B B D,E

C,D E,F G H H G -

3 5 4 7 4 5 5 6
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Estimating total project cost C,F

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Work Days

A B C D E F G H

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Solution

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Advantages
Total management team can look at the bar chart and get the vision or big picture of the job The bar chart forces the management team to think and plan the project in detail and it enables to control the project and communicate that plan to all involved A bar chart is the familiar and accepted schedule for most field personnel

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Advantages (Cont.)
It

gives a visual representation of the process of construction, which helps the management team and the field workers, see what is planned and when activities should happen A bar chart provides a goal to work toward A bar chart can be used to measure progress and performance
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Disadvantages
The

bar chart does not automatically show the effects of changes. The manager must rethink and redraw the schedule continually. It is not possible to identify critical activities that determine the completion date of the project. It is very difficult to see the effects of a (potential) change.
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Homework

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Activity Excavation (A) Excavation (B)

Days Activity 4 2 Column (A) Column (B)

Days 16 8

Excavation (C)
Excavation (D) Pile construction (C) Foundation (A) Foundation (B) Foundation (C) Foundation (D)

2
5 12 8 4 4 10

Column (C)
Column (D) Girder (AB) Girder (BC) Girder (CD)

8
20 12 12 12

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Only one team can be assigned for each activity (excavation work, foundation, column and girder construction). Similar activities for different parts of the bridge cannot be undertaken at the same time. Project start date: March 05 2012 Sundays are nonwork days, also consider specific holidays if applicable. What is the earliest completion time of the project? (Consider all alternatives) Solve the problem using Gannt Chart.

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