Project Planning & Scheduling
Techniques for organizing project timelines, such as the Critical Path Method (CPM), Gantt charts, and master programmes,,. Includes concepts like float, milestones, and early warning meetings to manage delays,,.
Action Item
An assignment needing to get done to complete a project.
Construction Period
The period commencing on the date of possession of the site by the contractor and ending on the date of practical completion.
Critical Path Method (CPM)
A project scheduling technique identifying the longest sequence of dependent tasks, determining the minimum time needed to complete the project.
Daily Log
A report detailing the significant occurrences of the day as well as the progress made at the jobsite.
Earned Value Management (EVM)
A technique that measures project performance by comparing the amount of work completed with the planned budget and schedule.
Feasibility Study
An assessment of whether a construction project is viable, taking into account cost, site conditions, regulations, and risks.
Float
The amount of time a task can be delayed without affecting the overall project schedule.
Kickoff Meeting
The initial meeting for a construction project involving the whole team assigned to the project.
Lead Time
The amount of time required between ordering materials and having them delivered to the construction site.
Quality Assurance
The process of reducing mistakes in a project by creating rules that enforce standards.
Quality Control
A process that inspects deliverables to ensure they meet the standards and guidelines expected.
Residual Risk
The risks retained by the employer after other risks have been transferred or shared.
Resource Allocation
Assigning resources to specific tasks during a project.
Resource Breakdown Structure (RBS)
A list identifying all the resources a project needs, including materials, licenses, labor, and equipment.
Scope Creep
When the project's scope expands beyond the original plan without proper authorization, often leading to increased costs.
Sectional Completion
A provision allowing for different parts of the works to be completed and handed over at different times.
Work in Progress (WIP)
Any aspect of a project not yet completed.