5 Best Construction Project Scheduling Methods
                     5 BEST CONSTRUCTION PROJECT 
SCHEDULING METHODS
STREAMLINE CONSTRUCTION P
ROJECT SCHEDULING
• There are many technology tools and platforms that you 
can use to streamline construction 
project scheduling. 
• These tools eliminate the need to develop new workflows 
from scratch. 
TOP 5 CONSTRUCTION 
SCHEDULING METHODS FOR 
PROJECTS
• Critical Path Method (CPM)
•  Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)
• Line of Balance (LOB)
• Q Scheduling
• Resource-Oriented Scheduling
CRITICAL PATH METHOD (CPM)
• The most commonly used construction scheduling method in 
large construction projects is the Critical Path Method. 
• The method focuses on the principle that the completion of 
certain activities depends on a few critical resources or 
constraints.
• Project managers use CPM to create a graphical view of the 
project and calculate the amount of time and resources needed 
for completing each of the activities. 
• Moreover, it outlines critical activities that must be given the 
utmost priority to complete the project on time. 
 PROGRAM EVALUATION AND 
REVIEW TECHNIQUE (PERT)
• The most visually accessible construction scheduling 
method is PERT. 
• The diagram creates a visual depiction of the essential 
project activities and the order in which an organization 
needs to complete them. Every step outlines the use of 
resources or time or both. 
LINE OF BALANCE (LOB)
• Line of Balance is a management control process 
focusing on repetitive iterations. It helps in marking 
where projects lose their way. 
• Moreover, it assists in identifying the areas where 
deviations occur, along with the secondary effects that 
grow or accumulate from them. 
 Q SCHEDULING
• This is a quantitative scheduling method. It utilizes bar 
charts to define quantities of materials needed at 
different locations and different stages during the 
project. 
• Furthermore, it encompasses a hierarchical component, 
through which managers and workers can find the 
materials they require at the different stages, place 
orders appropriately, complete tasks in sequence, and 
prevent interference in other’s tasks.
RESOURCE-ORIENTED 
SCHEDULING
• The focus of this construction scheduling method is the 
project’s resources and their efficient utilization. Fewer 
resources increase the chances of delays as many teams 
are eyeing the available resources. 
• In the absence of a smart approach deciding which team 
receives the resources and when a construction 
company can feel confused and indecisive about their 
ability to assign priority. 
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