CRITICAL PATH METHOD (CPM) SCHEDULING

DCW Squared, LLC specializes in providing Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling and project controls. Our consultants are experienced in developing, analyzing, updating and monitoring project schedules and other project reporting procedures. Our team members customize our CPM scheduling and project controls services to meet your specific needs. This will not only improve your productivity, but also improve your bottom line.

Baseline Schedule Development

Effective scheduling is imperative to the success of your project. DCW Squared, LLC’s scheduling experts will apply years of experience throughout a variety of industries to assist with setting up preliminary project schedules and providing recurring reviews and updates as the project progresses to allow you to make informed decisions and ensure your project comes in on time. DCW Squared, LLC’s program management scheduling services include:

  • Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling
  • Program Management Schedule
  • Preliminary Schedules
  • Linear Schedules
  • Resource and Cost Loaded Schedules
  • “What if” Scenarios
  • Window Analysis
  • Critical Chain Method Analysis
  • Linear Schedule Analysis

What Sets Us Apart?

We rely on our subject matter experts in engineering and construction and work processes to provide critical input in the following areas of Baseline schedule development.

  • Accurate Baseline Schedule – Experienced construction professionals assist/interact with the project controls team to generate the program/project Work Breakdown Structure.
  • Resource Leveling – Optimization of resources based on realistic availability, experienced construction professionals input producing realistic task duration.
  • Constructability Review – No matter the level of initial design, our construction professionals will provide constructability input as a value-added measure to further mitigate risk within the baseline schedule.

DCW Squared, LLC utilizes state of the art industry scheduling methods and software to develop, monitor, and report the progression of construction projects so that our clients are informed quickly and accurately of project events, potential problems, and corrective actions.

Our team specializes in the use of scheduling tools which include:

  • Project 4D™
  • ConstructSim™
  • Primavera™
  • Claim Digger™
  • Microsoft Project™
  • Finest Hour™

Schedule Oversight, Periodic Updates and Reporting

Periodic, accurate reporting and schedule updates are just as critical as the baseline schedule development. Again, we rely not only on the project scheduling experts but also our in-house subject matter experts who review the field data collected for periodic updates of the schedule. DCW Squared, LLC’s scheduling update services include:

  • Periodic scheduling updates
  • Planned and as-built schedule analysis
  • Construction project acceleration
  • Schedule delay analysis and quantification
  • Total float management
  • Time impact analysis
  • Monte Carlo risk simulations
  • “What-if” scenarios
  • Window analysis
  • Collapsed as-builds

Whether you are an owner or program manager, DCW Squared, LLC’s professionals are equipped to supplement your team’s expertise and insight in order to ensure your project’s success. Schedule development and oversight are a basic part of DCW Squared, LLC’s Program and Project Management services.