{"id":33625,"date":"2025-04-22T11:48:32","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T09:48:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bau-master.com\/?p=33625"},"modified":"2025-04-24T19:59:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T17:59:30","slug":"construction-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bau-master.com\/gb\/baublog\/construction-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create an Effective Construction Schedule \u2013 From Excel to Smart Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Planning ahead is half the battle \u2013 especially for <strong>time- and cost-intensive construction projects<\/strong>. If you want to avoid becoming the next Berlin Brandenburg Airport disaster, a structured construction schedule is your best bet. But how exactly do you go about it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through each step of creating a solid construction schedule and highlight which tools provide the most effective support.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id33625_be27ac-b5 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);border-top:1px solid #004f74;border-right:1px solid #004f74;border-bottom:1px solid #004f74;border-left:1px solid #004f74;border-top-left-radius:32px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id33625_be27ac-b5 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.kt-blocks-info-box-text{padding-top:15px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:15px;}.kt-info-box33625_9f689d-b0 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{color:#FFFFFF;background:#0C557A;border-color:#555555;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:15px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box33625_9f689d-b0 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore,.kt-info-box33625_9f689d-b0 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore:focus{color:#FFFFFF;background:#0C557A;border-color:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box33625_9f689d-b0\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h5 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Construction scheduling at a glance<\/h5><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\"><strong>Definition: <\/strong>A construction schedule (also called a construction timeline or work schedule) defines which trade completes which task and when on site \u2013 ensuring a smooth project flow.<br><br><strong>Purpose: <\/strong>A well-structured construction schedule helps avoid delays, clarifies workflows, and ensures that deadlines and budgets are met.<br><strong><br>Construction project scheduling in 4 steps:<\/strong><br>1.  Gather tasks in a rough project outline.<br>2.  Structure individual task groups.<br>3.  Define dependencies.<br>4.  Enter all data into your chosen tool and keep it regularly updated.<br><br><strong>Formats: <\/strong>Depending on the project&#8217;s complexity \u2013 options include bar charts, Gantt charts (the most common), network diagrams, or time-distance diagrams.<br><br><strong>Tools: <\/strong>For smaller projects, Excel might suffice. For professional use, <a href=\"https:\/\/bau-master.com\/gb\/features\/construction-scheduling-software\/\">construction scheduling software<\/a> or project management tools are the better option.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a construction schedule?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A construction schedule \u2013 also referred to as a building schedule, work schedule or construction timeline \u2013 is a <strong>crucial tool for scheduling a construction project<\/strong>. It enables <a href=\"https:\/\/bau-master.com\/gb\/industries\/site-manager-software\/\">site managers<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/bau-master.com\/gb\/industries\/project-management-software-for-architects\/\">architects<\/a> to coordinate trades and keep the project on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It serves as the foundation for planning, a tool for documentation, and a system for monitoring progress. All <strong>deadlines, tasks, and dependencies<\/strong> are recorded and can be flexibly adjusted if needed. Everyone involved knows what\u2019s done, what\u2019s next, and how tasks interrelate.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image33625_afd2a3-0f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image33625_afd2a3-0f size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-contents-1024x543.png\" alt=\"construction schedule - contents\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-33635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-contents-1024x543.png 1024w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-contents-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-contents-768x407.png 768w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-contents-480x255.png 480w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-contents-640x339.png 640w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-contents-720x382.png 720w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-contents-960x509.png 960w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-contents-1160x615.png 1160w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-contents-1440x764.png 1440w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-contents-1920x1018.png 1920w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-contents-1536x815.png 1536w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-contents.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why create a building schedule?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Construction projects are often constrained by tight timelines and limited budgets. A well-maintained construction schedule is an <strong>essential project management tool<\/strong> that offers several advantages:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items33625_5e3c57-18:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items33625_5e3c57-18 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items33625_5e3c57-18 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:4px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items33625_5e3c57-18 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:21px;color:#fab500;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items33625_5e3c57-18 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:12px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items33625_5e3c57-18 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items33625_5e3c57-18 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_b16d8a-dc .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_b16d8a-dc\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Overview<\/strong>: Displays all trades and construction tasks, their timelines, and interdependencies.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_05efcd-d7 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_05efcd-d7\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Resource Management<\/strong>: A valuable tool for organising staff and daily workloads.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_d6486a-af .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_d6486a-af\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Progress Monitoring<\/strong>: Makes potential risks or problems visible early on, so delays can be avoided.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_15a9fd-33 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_15a9fd-33\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Reminder<\/strong>: Helps ensure that no critical dates or deadlines are missed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image33625_134810-68 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image33625_134810-68 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-why-do-you-need-it-1024x512.png\" alt=\"why a construction schedule\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-33647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-why-do-you-need-it-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-why-do-you-need-it-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-why-do-you-need-it-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-why-do-you-need-it-480x240.png 480w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-why-do-you-need-it-640x320.png 640w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-why-do-you-need-it-720x360.png 720w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-why-do-you-need-it-960x480.png 960w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-why-do-you-need-it-1160x580.png 1160w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-why-do-you-need-it-1440x720.png 1440w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-why-do-you-need-it-1920x960.png 1920w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-why-do-you-need-it-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-why-do-you-need-it.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is creating a construction schedule mandatory?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the United Kingdom, maintaining a construction schedule is not explicitly mandated by law. However, it is often contractually agreed upon in practice due to its clear benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What does a construction schedule include?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Typical schedules in construction work consist of two parts: a <strong>master schedule<\/strong> with start, finish, and milestones, and a <strong>detailed project timeline<\/strong> with all subtasks. The detailed schedule must be meticulously maintained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Typical contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items33625_89ba8f-22:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items33625_89ba8f-22 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items33625_89ba8f-22 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:4px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items33625_89ba8f-22 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:21px;color:#fab500;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items33625_89ba8f-22 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:12px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items33625_89ba8f-22 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items33625_89ba8f-22 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_e4575d-2c .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#fab500 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_e4575d-2c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_e4575d-2c kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">List of tasks<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_ac3a92-b3 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#fab500 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_ac3a92-b3 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_ac3a92-b3 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Duration and deadlines<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_f84201-d0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#fab500 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_f84201-d0 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_f84201-d0 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Dependencies<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_593985-6a .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#fab500 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_593985-6a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_593985-6a kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Resources (staff, materials, machinery)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_99ea20-0a .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#fab500 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_99ea20-0a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_99ea20-0a kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Milestones<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_c12d8e-06 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#fab500 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_c12d8e-06 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_c12d8e-06 kt-svg-icon-list-level-1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Inspection and acceptance dates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image33625_84bffc-5a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image33625_84bffc-5a size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Table-of-content-1024x543.png\" alt=\"construction schedule - Table of content\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-33645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Table-of-content-1024x543.png 1024w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Table-of-content-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Table-of-content-768x407.png 768w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Table-of-content-480x255.png 480w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Table-of-content-640x339.png 640w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Table-of-content-720x382.png 720w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Table-of-content-960x509.png 960w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Table-of-content-1160x615.png 1160w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Table-of-content-1440x764.png 1440w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Table-of-content-1920x1018.png 1920w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Table-of-content-1536x815.png 1536w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Table-of-content.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-step \u2013 how to create a construction schedule<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a rule, you should plan your construction phases and timeframes from the general to the specific. Start by defining the key deadlines, then develop the detailed project schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve put together a <strong>step-by-step guide<\/strong> to help you do just that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Define <strong>all major tasks and work packages<\/strong> between planning and completion.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image33625_b6c5a2-08 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image33625_b6c5a2-08 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Structure-Plan-1024x543.png\" alt=\"construction schedule - Structure Plan\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-33643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Structure-Plan-1024x543.png 1024w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Structure-Plan-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Structure-Plan-768x407.png 768w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Structure-Plan-480x255.png 480w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Structure-Plan-640x339.png 640w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Structure-Plan-720x382.png 720w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Structure-Plan-960x509.png 960w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Structure-Plan-1160x615.png 1160w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Structure-Plan-1440x764.png 1440w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Structure-Plan-1920x1018.png 1920w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Structure-Plan-1536x815.png 1536w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Structure-Plan.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Subdivide task blocks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now divide the task blocks from the WBS into smaller sub-areas. For example, the tasks can be <strong>divided into categories<\/strong> such as interior work or electrical installations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the construction schedule, these large task areas are then <strong>broken down into all necessary and smaller tasks<\/strong>: For example, the installation of roller shutters and painting work are derived from the task block \u201cinterior work\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as the sub-categories have been finalised, you should realistically calculate and document the time required. Caution: <strong>Be extremely precise here<\/strong>, as delays in construction management can jeopardise the entire process. Unnecessary idle times should also be avoided at all costs!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box33625_403ff1-27 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box33625_403ff1-27 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top-left-radius:32px;border-top-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-right-radius:8px;border-bottom-left-radius:8px;background:#F5E1AD;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:20px;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kt-info-box33625_403ff1-27 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{background:#F5E1AD;}.kt-info-box33625_403ff1-27 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box33625_403ff1-27 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box33625_403ff1-27 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:50px;}.kt-info-box33625_403ff1-27 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:#333F4C;background:transparent;border-color:#444444;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:15px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:15px;}.kt-info-box33625_403ff1-27 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:#444444;background:transparent;border-color:#444444;}.kt-info-box33625_403ff1-27 .kt-infobox-textcontent h5.kt-blocks-info-box-title{color:#333F4C;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box33625_403ff1-27 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover h5.kt-blocks-info-box-title{color:#333F4C;}.kt-info-box33625_403ff1-27 .kt-infobox-textcontent .kt-blocks-info-box-text{color:#333F4C;}.wp-block-kadence-infobox.kt-info-box33625_403ff1-27 .kt-blocks-info-box-text{padding-top:15px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kt-info-box33625_403ff1-27 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{color:#FFFFFF;background:#0C557A;border-color:#555555;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:15px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box33625_403ff1-27 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore,.kt-info-box33625_403ff1-27 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore:focus{color:#FFFFFF;background:#0C557A;border-color:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box33625_403ff1-27\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_lightbulb kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M272 428v28c0 10.449-6.68 19.334-16 22.629V488c0 13.255-10.745 24-24 24h-80c-13.255 0-24-10.745-24-24v-9.371c-9.32-3.295-16-12.18-16-22.629v-28c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h136c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12zm-143.107-44c-9.907 0-18.826-6.078-22.376-15.327C67.697 267.541 16 277.731 16 176 16 78.803 94.805 0 192 0s176 78.803 176 176c0 101.731-51.697 91.541-90.516 192.673-3.55 9.249-12.47 15.327-22.376 15.327H128.893zM112 176c0-44.112 35.888-80 80-80 8.837 0 16-7.164 16-16s-7.163-16-16-16c-61.757 0-112 50.243-112 112 0 8.836 7.164 16 16 16s16-7.164 16-16z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\"><strong>Hint: <\/strong>Coordinate with your project partners and build on their experience \u2013 this will give you the most realistic time estimates possible.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Define dependencies precisely<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All services are then placed <strong>in relation to each other<\/strong> in terms of time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What needs to be completed first?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which tasks can be tackled afterwards?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which blocks can or must run in parallel?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This step is particularly important because a construction project is always carried out by numerous people working hand in hand. If an entire team of construction workers is held up because the preparatory work has fallen behind schedule, this often leads to <strong>high costs and significant delays<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image33625_b6370b-fa .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image33625_b6370b-fa size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-define-dependencies-1024x543.png\" alt=\"construction schedule - define dependencies\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-33637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-define-dependencies-1024x543.png 1024w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-define-dependencies-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-define-dependencies-768x407.png 768w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-define-dependencies-480x255.png 480w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-define-dependencies-640x339.png 640w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-define-dependencies-720x382.png 720w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-define-dependencies-960x509.png 960w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-define-dependencies-1160x615.png 1160w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-define-dependencies-1440x764.png 1440w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-define-dependencies-1920x1018.png 1920w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-define-dependencies-1536x815.png 1536w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-define-dependencies.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Summarise all the information and create the schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Only when you have completed the above steps and are sure that nothing has been forgotten can you <strong>start drawing up your schedule<\/strong>. There are various ways to do this \u2013 you can read about them in the next section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, <strong>don&#8217;t forget to update the plan regularly<\/strong>! If you only draw up your plan once and then leave it with outdated information, you will no longer benefit from it in everyday construction work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Choosing the right format<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Which format is best suited for which type of project? That largely depends on the complexity of the construction work involved. Below is a brief overview of the most common formats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bar Chart<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id33625_ec75e0-87 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id33625_ec75e0-87 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id33625_ec75e0-87 > .kt-row-column-wrap{row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(20% - ((var(--kb-default-row-gutter, var(--global-row-gutter-md, 2rem)) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(80% - ((var(--kb-default-row-gutter, var(--global-row-gutter-md, 2rem)) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id33625_ec75e0-87 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id33625_ec75e0-87 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id33625_ec75e0-87 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id33625_ec75e0-87 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column33625_55626a-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column33625_55626a-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;}.kadence-column33625_55626a-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column33625_55626a-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column33625_55626a-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column33625_55626a-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#FFFFFF;}.kadence-column33625_55626a-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column33625_55626a-3e{text-align:left;}.kadence-column33625_55626a-3e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column33625_55626a-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column33625_55626a-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column33625_55626a-3e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image33625_1840d7-5f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image33625_1840d7-5f size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Bar-chart-150x150.png\" alt=\"construction schedule Bar chart\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-33659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Bar-chart-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Bar-chart-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Bar-chart-480x480.png 480w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/construction-schedule-Bar-chart.png 613w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column33625_7de2dc-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column33625_7de2dc-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column33625_7de2dc-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;}.kadence-column33625_7de2dc-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column33625_7de2dc-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-end;}.kadence-column33625_7de2dc-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column33625_7de2dc-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column33625_7de2dc-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column33625_7de2dc-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#FFFFFF;}.kadence-column33625_7de2dc-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column33625_7de2dc-36{text-align:left;}.kadence-column33625_7de2dc-36{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column33625_7de2dc-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:flex-end;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column33625_7de2dc-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:flex-end;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column33625_7de2dc-36\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Bar charts are a simple visual representation of tasks plotted against a timeline \u2013 typically by calendar weeks. They illustrate the <strong>start, end, and duration<\/strong> of individual trades or work packages. This format is the most straightforward and user-friendly but offers limited flexibility for handling complex project structures. As such, it is best suited for small, linear construction projects with minimal task interdependencies<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gantt Chart<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id33625_642aaf-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id33625_642aaf-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id33625_642aaf-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(20% - ((var(--kb-default-row-gutter, var(--global-row-gutter-md, 2rem)) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(80% - ((var(--kb-default-row-gutter, var(--global-row-gutter-md, 2rem)) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id33625_642aaf-90 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id33625_642aaf-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id33625_642aaf-90 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id33625_642aaf-90 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column33625_2af260-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column33625_2af260-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;}.kadence-column33625_2af260-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column33625_2af260-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column33625_2af260-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column33625_2af260-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#FFFFFF;}.kadence-column33625_2af260-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column33625_2af260-cc{text-align:left;}.kadence-column33625_2af260-cc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column33625_2af260-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column33625_2af260-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column33625_2af260-cc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image33625_36c271-9d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image33625_36c271-9d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"613\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Construction-schedule-Gantt-view.png\" alt=\"Construction schedule - Gantt view\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-33639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Construction-schedule-Gantt-view.png 613w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Construction-schedule-Gantt-view-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Construction-schedule-Gantt-view-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Construction-schedule-Gantt-view-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column33625_35a915-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column33625_35a915-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column33625_35a915-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;}.kadence-column33625_35a915-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column33625_35a915-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-end;}.kadence-column33625_35a915-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column33625_35a915-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column33625_35a915-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column33625_35a915-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#FFFFFF;}.kadence-column33625_35a915-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column33625_35a915-7d{text-align:left;}.kadence-column33625_35a915-7d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column33625_35a915-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:flex-end;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column33625_35a915-7d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:flex-end;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column33625_35a915-7d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>A Gantt chart <strong>visualises the project on a timeline<\/strong>, usually also with bars. It contains additional information such as dependencies between various tasks, planned vs. actual values, milestones and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This allows you to see at a glance <strong>how long a work step will take<\/strong> and when it must be completed so that you don&#8217;t fall behind schedule.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Network Diagram<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id33625_39c322-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id33625_39c322-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id33625_39c322-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(20% - ((var(--kb-default-row-gutter, var(--global-row-gutter-md, 2rem)) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(80% - ((var(--kb-default-row-gutter, var(--global-row-gutter-md, 2rem)) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id33625_39c322-a6 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id33625_39c322-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id33625_39c322-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id33625_39c322-a6 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column33625_e2fb37-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column33625_e2fb37-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;}.kadence-column33625_e2fb37-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column33625_e2fb37-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column33625_e2fb37-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column33625_e2fb37-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#FFFFFF;}.kadence-column33625_e2fb37-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column33625_e2fb37-dd{text-align:left;}.kadence-column33625_e2fb37-dd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column33625_e2fb37-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column33625_e2fb37-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column33625_e2fb37-dd\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image33625_37fb59-aa .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image33625_37fb59-aa\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"613\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Construction-schedule-Netplan.png\" alt=\"Construction schedule - Netplan\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-33641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Construction-schedule-Netplan.png 613w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Construction-schedule-Netplan-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Construction-schedule-Netplan-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Construction-schedule-Netplan-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column33625_204255-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column33625_204255-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column33625_204255-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;}.kadence-column33625_204255-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column33625_204255-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-end;}.kadence-column33625_204255-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column33625_204255-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column33625_204255-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column33625_204255-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#FFFFFF;}.kadence-column33625_204255-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column33625_204255-90{text-align:left;}.kadence-column33625_204255-90{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column33625_204255-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:flex-end;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column33625_204255-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:flex-end;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column33625_204255-90\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>This variant is particularly suitable for <strong>very large and complex construction projects<\/strong>. Unlike the Gantt chart, the network diagram not only shows temporal links, but also all dependencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The network diagram visualises relationships logically and helps to record and check the <strong>basic structure of your construction project<\/strong>. However, appropriate expertise is required to create it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time-Distance Diagram<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id33625_4e9b5c-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id33625_4e9b5c-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id33625_4e9b5c-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(20% - ((var(--kb-default-row-gutter, var(--global-row-gutter-md, 2rem)) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(80% - ((var(--kb-default-row-gutter, var(--global-row-gutter-md, 2rem)) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id33625_4e9b5c-a6 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id33625_4e9b5c-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id33625_4e9b5c-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id33625_4e9b5c-a6 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column33625_70e794-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column33625_70e794-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;}.kadence-column33625_70e794-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column33625_70e794-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column33625_70e794-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column33625_70e794-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#FFFFFF;}.kadence-column33625_70e794-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column33625_70e794-50{text-align:left;}.kadence-column33625_70e794-50{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column33625_70e794-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column33625_70e794-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column33625_70e794-50\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image33625_898361-e1 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image33625_898361-e1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"613\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Construction-schedule.png\" alt=\"Construction schedule time-distance diagram\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-33651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Construction-schedule.png 613w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Construction-schedule-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Construction-schedule-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/bau-master.com\/hp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Construction-schedule-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column33625_69adb3-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column33625_69adb3-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column33625_69adb3-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;}.kadence-column33625_69adb3-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column33625_69adb3-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-end;}.kadence-column33625_69adb3-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column33625_69adb3-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column33625_69adb3-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column33625_69adb3-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#FFFFFF;}.kadence-column33625_69adb3-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column33625_69adb3-7a{text-align:left;}.kadence-column33625_69adb3-7a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column33625_69adb3-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:flex-end;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column33625_69adb3-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:flex-end;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column33625_69adb3-7a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>The distance-time diagram is primarily used for <a href=\"https:\/\/bau-master.com\/gb\/industries\/civil-engineering-project-management-software\/\">civil engineering<\/a> or infrastructure projects**. It also shows the location, direction and speed of services. The distance is shown horizontally and the time vertically. Tasks are plotted as lines \u2013 the steeper the line, the faster a service must be completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gantt charts are typically the best option for building construction and are supported by most specialised <a href=\"https:\/\/bau-master.com\/gb\/features\/construction-scheduling-software\/\">construction scheduling software<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Excel vs. construction software \u2013 which tool wins?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to planning and managing a construction project, there are now various digital tools available \u2013 <strong>from classic Excel bar charts to specialised software<\/strong> that integrates your building schedule with documentation, <a href=\"https:\/\/bau-master.com\/gb\/features\/construction-defect-management-software\">defect management<\/a>, or cost planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But which tool is the right choice?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Simple, but limited: free Excel template<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course you can try a simple Excel template first. After all, the programme is <strong>quite easy to use<\/strong>. However, as you will soon realise, pure calculation software such as Excel quickly reaches its limits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Different file versions<\/strong> harbour a great risk of confusion, ambiguity and errors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>ongoing maintenance<\/strong> of the file and its distribution to those involved in the construction work require additional attention \u2013 and working time \u2013 from the construction or project manager.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look for yourself with our free download:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Versatile, but cumbersome: MS Project<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>MS Project can map a whole range of different projects in great detail thanks to its huge range of functions and complex options. However, <strong>nothing works here without specialised knowledge<\/strong>. So if you opt for MS Project, be prepared for extensive familiarisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, although the software is versatile, it is <strong>not specifically geared towards construction<\/strong>. There are therefore no pre-settings or filters that explicitly relate to the construction site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Customised for construction: special software<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Professional construction software has one major advantage: all functions have been designed to <strong>perfectly meet the needs of construction project management<\/strong>. If you use BauMaster, for example, you will benefit from these useful functions:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items33625_6fbab7-60:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items33625_6fbab7-60 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items33625_6fbab7-60 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:4px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items33625_6fbab7-60 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:21px;color:#fab500;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items33625_6fbab7-60 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:12px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items33625_6fbab7-60 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items33625_6fbab7-60 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_d0eb9b-0f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_d0eb9b-0f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Record processes on the construction site<strong> in just a few clicks: <\/strong>construction phases, tasks, milestones, trades and more.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_aa6fa2-8e .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_aa6fa2-8e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Display of the construction schedule in a clear <strong>Gantt chart with colour coding<\/strong> \u2013 can also be called up on a tablet.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_e192c5-13 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_e192c5-13\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">T<strong>asks and their dependencies<\/strong> are created in seconds and, unlike Excel, can be moved easily using drag-and-drop. You can see at a glance which tasks are open\/completed.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_dce4b3-fe .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_dce4b3-fe\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">The useful <strong>search and filter function<\/strong> (e.g. by trades or deadlines) provides a quick overview.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_713449-c5 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_713449-c5\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Tasks or<a href=\"https:\/\/bau-master.com\/gb\/features\/construction-daily-log-software\/\"> construction log<\/a> entries can be displayed in the schedule.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_fe6c00-ed .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-33625_fe6c00-ed\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">In the event of changes, simply share the schedule with your project team by e-mail with a download link \u2013 and everyone will know 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But you can <strong>cushion everything else with a good construction schedule<\/strong>. If your schedule is always up-to-date and you have calculated all the relevant steps in the construction cycle well, then you are well on the way to completing your project on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Equipped with our tips for creating the perfect construction schedule \u2013 and the right digital tool \u2013 you can now get started straight away and plan your projects even better in the future. We wish you every success!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ: construction project scheduling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What should a construction schedule include?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start and completion dates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tasks and their dependencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deadlines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Milestones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resources: trades, staff, materials, machinery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who creates construction schedules?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The construction schedule is typically <strong>created by the site manager or the architect<\/strong>. In most projects, creating a schedule is standard practice and forms an essential part of the construction contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When is the schedule created?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The construction schedule is typically developed <strong>during the early design and planning phase<\/strong>. The plan is created very early on, as it plays a central role in later construction supervision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning ahead is half the battle \u2013 especially for time- and cost-intensive construction projects. If you want to avoid becoming the next Berlin Brandenburg Airport disaster, a structured construction schedule is your best bet. But how exactly do you go about it? 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