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Construction Scheduling
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 22 hours
  • Course by Columbia University
  • Offered by

About

This course focuses on learning how to develop and manage a schedule. The first module provides an overview of the Construction Scheduling course. The second module introduces bar or Gantt charts and how they are used as scheduling tools. During the third module, learners will create activity precedence diagrams, also referred to as activity on node diagrams, which graphically represent the construction activities in a project and their relationships. The fourth module provides an overview of the types of construction activity relationships encountered in a construction project and how to represent them in an activity precedence diagram. Forward and backward pass calculations are covered in the fifth module, and during the sixth module, Professor Odeh discusses the importance of critical paths, including what it is and why it is important. By the end of this course, you will be able to: -Discover key project scheduling techniques and procedures -Learn how to develop and manage a schedule, and understand scheduling tools such as bar charts, activity on arrow, and activity on nodes -Explore the multiple relationships that connect all the construction activities in our project from start to finish -Learn about creating a network diagram, defining the importance of the critical path in a project network, and defining project activities float -Understand the fundamentals of bar charts, precedence diagrams, activity on arrow, Program -Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT), range estimating, linear project operations, and the line of balance (LOB)

Modules

Introduction to Construction Scheduling

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
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1 Videos

  • Construction Scheduling Course Overview

2 Readings

  • Academic Honesty Policy
  • Discussion Forum Etiquette

Bar Charts

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz on Gantt Chart

1 Discussions

  • Discussion on Gantt Charts and AON Diagrams

3 Videos

  • Introducing Bar (Gantt) Charts
  • Using Bar (Gantt) Charts
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Bar (Gantt) Charts

Activity Precedence Diagrams

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Introduction to Activity Precedence Diagrams
  • Recommendations for Building AON Diagrams
  • Examples of Activity Precedence (AON) Diagrams

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Types of Construction Activity Relationships

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz on Activity Relationships

1 Discussions

  • Discussion on Activity Relationships

5 Videos

  • Activities in a Construction Project
  • Types of Relationships between Construction Activities
  • Start to Start Relationships
  • Finish to Finish Relationships
  • Multiple Relationships

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Scheduling Procedure: Forward Pass and Backward Pass

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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4 Videos

  • Forward Pass Calculations
  • Backward Pass Calculations
  • Example 1: Activity On Node Diagram
  • Example 2: AON and Forward/Backward Pass Calculations

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Quiz on Activity Precedence Diagrams, Activity Relationships and Forward/Backward Passes

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz on Activity Precedence Diagrams, Activity Relationships and Forward/Backward Passes

Critical Path

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Critical Path Method

1 Discussions

  • Discussion on Critical Path Method

6 Videos

  • Introduction to Critical Path
  • Critical Path in a Project Schedule
  • Determining the Number of Critical Paths in a Project
  • Imposing Lag Durations in Critical Path
  • Determining Critical Path in a Start to Start Relationship
  • Determining Critical Path in a Finish to Finish Relationship

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Activity Floats

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Discussion on Activity Floats

5 Videos

  • Types of Floats in a Construction Project
  • Activity Floats
  • Determining Total Float and Free Float
  • Introduction to the Interfering Float
  • Independent Float

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Work Days Calendar Days

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Understanding Work Days and Calendar Days
  • The Relationship between Calendar Days and Work Days
  • Charting Work Dates and Calendar Dates

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Quiz on Floats and Work-Calendar days

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz on Floats and Work-Calendar days

Activity on Arrow

    • 8 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz on Activity on Arrow

1 Discussions

  • Discussion on Activity On Arrow

8 Videos

  • Introduction to Activity on Arrow
  • Drawing an Activity on Arrow Diagram
  • Numbering Nodes on a Diagram
  • Practice Drawing Activity on Arrow Diagrams
  • Advanced Activity Diagrams
  • Adding a Key to An Activity on Arrow Diagram
  • Backward Pass Calculations
  • Determining the Duration of a Project

1 Readings

  • lecture Handout

Assignment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Activity Diagram and Critical Path

PERT and Range Estimating

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Discussion on Program Evaluation & Review Technique

6 Videos

  • Program Evaluation and Review Technique
  • Probability of Completing a Project: Normal Distribution
  • PERT Probability Example
  • PERT Example on Completing a Project
  • PERT Calculations: Critical Activities
  • Applying PERT: Range Estimating

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

The Role of the Scheduler

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • The Role of the Scheduler in Construction Projects
  • Ensuring a Project Stays on Track
  • Keeping Accurate Records of Project Progress

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Quiz on PERT and Role of Scheduler

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz on PERT and Role of Scheduler

Linear Construction and Line of Balance

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz on Line of Balance

5 Videos

  • Linear Construction Overview and Examples
  • Line of Balance (LOB)
  • LOB Diagram
  • LOB Example: Develop a Schedule
  • Visualizing LOB

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Assignment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Line of Balance Diagram

Technology Applications and Hands-on Overview

    • 8 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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8 Videos

  • Technology Applications: Getting Started
  • Software Applications Overview
  • MS Project Scheduling Overview
  • MS Project: A Deeper Dive
  • Primavera P6 Overview
  • Primavera P6 Critical Path
  • Primavera P6: Gantt Chart
  • Primavera P6 Importing Activities and Running Schedule

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Technology Applications Schedule, Analysis and Application

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Discussion on Technology Applications

4 Videos

  • Schedule Analysis and Applications
  • Schedule Application: Custom Tools
  • Building Information Management (BIM) Tools
  • Integration of the Model and Schedule Tools

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Quiz on Technology Applications

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz on Technology Applications

Scheduling for Large Programs

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Discussion on Scheduling Large Programs

3 Videos

  • Scheduling for Large Programs 1
  • Scheduling for Large Programs 2
  • Scheduling for Large Programs 3

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Risk Allocation and Planning

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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6 Videos

  • Risk Allocation and Planning for Scheduling Overview
  • Risk Allocation: Defining Success
  • Risk Allocation Analysis
  • Sample Risk Profiles
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Allocation: Schedule and Concluding Remarks

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Lean Scheduling

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Discussion on Lean

4 Videos

  • Lean: Time and Schedule
  • Lean: Flow
  • Lean Design and Lean Scheduling
  • Lean Scheduling and Planning

1 Readings

  • Lecture Handout

Quiz on Large programs, Risk and Lean

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz on Large Programs, Risk and Lean

Post Course Survey

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Auto Summary

"Construction Scheduling" is a foundational course in Business & Management, led by Professor Odeh on Coursera. It equips learners with essential project scheduling techniques, focusing on tools like Gantt charts, activity precedence diagrams, and critical path analysis. Spanning 1320 minutes, the course includes modules on developing schedules, understanding construction activity relationships, and performing forward and backward pass calculations. Ideal for those starting in construction management, it offers Starter and Professional subscription options.

Ibrahim Odeh, Ph.D., MBA
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Ibrahim Odeh, Ph.D., MBA