Key Takeaways
- Complete plan: charter, WBS, schedule, budget, risk, communication, quality.
- WBS decomposes scope—if not in WBS, not in project.
- Integrate schedule, budget, and risk in single view.
- Weekly integrated reviews prevent siloed management.
Implementing PM concepts in practical renovation workflows.
Project Plan Development
Complete plan includes: Charter, WBS, Schedule (Gantt), Budget, Risk Register, Communication Plan, Quality Plan.
Work Breakdown Structure
Level 1: project. Level 2: phases. Level 3: work packages. Level 4: activities. Each Level 4 becomes a Gantt task. If not in WBS, not in project.
Integrated Management
Link each Gantt task to a budget line and associated risks. Weekly reviews assess schedule, budget, and risk together.
Key Takeaways
- ✓Complete plan: charter, WBS, schedule, budget, risk, communication, quality.
- ✓WBS decomposes scope—if not in WBS, not in project.
- ✓Integrate schedule, budget, and risk in single view.
- ✓Weekly integrated reviews prevent siloed management.
Sources
- PMI Practice Standard for Scheduling(2025-01-15)
- NAHB Scheduling Best Practices for Remodelers(2025-01-15)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Not having a written schedule at all for renovation projects
Consequence: No baseline for measuring progress, no early warning of delays, and no accountability for timeline commitments
Correction: Create a Gantt chart or milestone schedule for every project, even small ones, and review it weekly with the contractor
Test Your Knowledge
1.What is the primary purpose of a construction schedule?
2.How often should the project schedule be updated during active construction?