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S9E202: How to be a World Class Scheduler without opening the Schedule with Micah Piippo
Manage episode 496982663 series 2652672
In this episode of the Project Chatter podcast, Dale speaks with Micah Piippo, a leading voice in construction planning and scheduling. They discuss the evolving role of AI in project management, the importance of understanding the fundamentals of scheduling, and how to effectively review and validate schedules without getting lost in the details. Micah shares insights on common mistakes in project meetings, the significance of critical path and float, and the necessity of resource loading. The conversation also touches on contractual considerations and the importance of commissioning plans in project delivery.
Takeaways
💥 AI is revolutionizing project planning and scheduling.
💥 Understanding the role of a scheduler is crucial for project success.
💥 Common mistakes in project meetings can derail progress.
💥 The schedule is fundamentally a mathematical calculation.
💥 Critical path and float are essential concepts in scheduling.
💥 Resource loading should be tailored to project needs.
💥 Contractual specifications guide scheduling processes.💥 Effective communication between owners and contractors is vital.
💥 Commissioning plans should be established early in the project.
💥 Project leaders should focus on forecasting and data-driven decisions.
Links
Beyond Deadlines: https://youtube.com/@beyonddeadlines?si=HfE1Mosc2oL9o2v1
203 episodes
Manage episode 496982663 series 2652672
In this episode of the Project Chatter podcast, Dale speaks with Micah Piippo, a leading voice in construction planning and scheduling. They discuss the evolving role of AI in project management, the importance of understanding the fundamentals of scheduling, and how to effectively review and validate schedules without getting lost in the details. Micah shares insights on common mistakes in project meetings, the significance of critical path and float, and the necessity of resource loading. The conversation also touches on contractual considerations and the importance of commissioning plans in project delivery.
Takeaways
💥 AI is revolutionizing project planning and scheduling.
💥 Understanding the role of a scheduler is crucial for project success.
💥 Common mistakes in project meetings can derail progress.
💥 The schedule is fundamentally a mathematical calculation.
💥 Critical path and float are essential concepts in scheduling.
💥 Resource loading should be tailored to project needs.
💥 Contractual specifications guide scheduling processes.💥 Effective communication between owners and contractors is vital.
💥 Commissioning plans should be established early in the project.
💥 Project leaders should focus on forecasting and data-driven decisions.
Links
Beyond Deadlines: https://youtube.com/@beyonddeadlines?si=HfE1Mosc2oL9o2v1
203 episodes
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