CPM Scheduling for On-Time, On-Budget Construction Projects

Why Construction Projects Need CPM Schedules

A construction project without a schedule is like building without blueprints. The Critical Path Method (CPM) is the industry-standard scheduling technique that identifies the longest sequence of dependent tasks (the critical path) that determines your project’s minimum completion time.

PRO Estimating’s CPM scheduling service helps contractors, owners, and project managers develop realistic, actionable schedules that keep projects on track. We combine our deep estimating knowledge with scheduling expertise to create timelines that reflect actual construction logic and trade sequencing.

Our CPM Scheduling Services

Baseline Schedule Development

We create your project’s master schedule from the ground up:

• Activity identification and sequencing based on construction logic
• Duration calculation using production rates and crew sizes
• Resource loading (labour, equipment, materials)
• Critical path identification and analysis
• Milestone establishment
• Calendar setup (weather days, holidays, work hours)

Schedule Updates and Monitoring

Throughout the project, we provide regular schedule updates that show:

• Actual progress vs. planned progress
• Impact of changes and delays on the completion date
• Resource reallocation recommendations
• Recovery schedule options when projects fall behind
• Earned value analysis

Delay Analysis

When disputes arise, we perform forensic schedule analysis to determine:

• The cause and impact of project delays
• Whether delays are excusable or non-excusable
• Concurrent delay identification
• Float ownership and consumption
• Time extension entitlement

How Scheduling Connects to Estimating

Scheduling and estimating are two sides of the same coin. Labour hours from the estimate drive activity durations. Material procurement lead times affect the schedule sequence. Equipment availability dictates when certain activities can proceed.

By combining our estimating and scheduling expertise, we ensure that your project timeline is realistic and achievable, not just a theoretical bar chart that falls apart on day one.

Project Types We Schedule

Our CPM scheduling services cover all construction types:

• Commercial and retail - Office buildings, shopping centres, and tenant improvements
• Residential - Custom homes, multi-family developments, and renovation projects
• Industrial - Manufacturing plants, warehouses, and process facilities
• Infrastructure - Roads, bridges, utilities, and site development
• Healthcare - Hospitals, clinics, and medical office buildings

We deliver baseline schedules within 5-7 business days for most projects, with updates available on weekly or monthly cycles throughout the construction phase.