Beyond Deadlines

In this episode we dive into schedule contingency. The Challenge Imagine you’re tasked with setting up a contingency program for a large general contractor. Your project teams insist that the schedule they’ve built is already optimized. Owners push back, claiming that adding time means losing bids. And project directors worry that contingency will be used as a crutch instead of a strategic tool. T...

In this episode we dive into working with challenging owners. The Challenge Imagine this: You're deep into a project when the owner hands full planning and scheduling oversight to a third-party consultant. Suddenly, you're facing schedule reviews, DCMA checks, and an endless back-and-forth. The owner trusts the consultant’s opinion more than your expertise, and every update turns into a ba...

In this episode we dive into Predictable vs Agile. The Challenge In this episode, we are joined by Georgia Stilwell , Director of Client Solutions at Alice , and we debate whether construction projects should prioritize a predictable schedule or embrace an agile, adaptive approach to planning. We explore the benefits, challenges, and cultural shifts needed to implement anti-fragile scheduling in t...

In this episode we dive into executing mega projects. We are joined by ⁠Paul Callender⁠ a Director at ⁠ NEOM ⁠ and Athar Syed Founder and Managing Director at Atreides Consulting. The Challenge How do you rapidly build and scale an organization from a small team to thousands of people while maintaining efficiency, alignment, and adaptability to deliver a $100B+ project? Continue Learning Check out...

In this episode we dive into executing mega projects. We are joined by Paul Callender a Director at NEOM and Athar Syed Founder and Managing Director at Atreides Consulting. The Challenge How do you rapidly build and scale an organization from a small team to thousands of people while maintaining efficiency, alignment, and adaptability to deliver a $100B+ project? Continue Learning Check out our n...

In this episode we dive into thinking like a Construction Scheduling Manager. The Challenge Schedule management requires balancing technical precision with social collaboration, aligning teams, and keeping a clear focus on both immediate tasks and future goals. Successful managers use frameworks, gather input, and act on feedback to lead strong teams. Continue Learning Check out our new book The C...

In this episode we dive into building a scheduling training program. The Challenge How do you create a scheduling training program that bridges skill gaps, fosters consistency, and meets the diverse needs of a 20-person team with no prior structured training? We're joined this week by Allen Rosini Scheduling Manager at PCL . Continue Learning Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: Ho...

In this episode we dive into material management. The Challenge Your task is to develop and implement a comprehensive materials and procurement management strategy for a multi-billion-dollar hospital project that currently has no system in place. We're joined this week by Eshan Jayamanne Founder and CEO of Krane a material management software solution. Continue Learning Check out our new book The...

In this episode we dive into starting a construction software company. The Challenge You have an idea that's been burning inside you for months. You believe it could become a product and even sell successfully. So, how do you make it happen? Continue Learning Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Em...

In this episode we dive into planning for success in 2025. Continue Learning Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠ . Connect Follow  ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on...

In this episode we dive into construction design delay. The Challenge The previous design manager has been removed from the project, and your team is being brought in to address the existing challenges. The design is currently six months behind schedule. Your task is to bring it back on track. How do you approach this? We're joined this week by John Steele from Adept Management . Continue Learning...

In this episode we dive into developing a baseline. The Challenge You're a PM at a large GC, managing a $500M project in its early stages with full control over outcomes. How do you set up the planning and scheduling process to establish a strong, accurate baseline? Continue Learning Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling Subscribe t...

In this episode we dive into building teams. The Challenge You have been hired by a large general contractor to set up a planning and scheduling organization. How do you do it? We are joined this week by Brady Mercer the National Planning & Scheduling Director at JE Dunn Construction. Continue Learning Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and...

In this episode we dive into construction file organization. The Challenge Your files are mess. You waste countless hours finding what you need to work. How do you improve? We're joined this week by The Digital Organizer . Continue Learning Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subs...

In this episode we dive into starting your own scheduling consultancy. The Challenge If a friend with 10 years of scheduling experience approached you for advice on launching their own consultancy, what guidance would you offer? Diane Bragoni from CPM Schedule Solutions joins us this week to take on the challenge. Continue Learning Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in...

In this episode we dive into setting up project reporting. The Challenge A billion-dollar project to construct a massive 100-meter-tall statue honoring the next presidential election winner. This isn't just a simple concrete build; it's a complex structure with intricate piping systems running through it. Your task? To design and implement the schedule reporting systems for this monumental endeavo...

In this episode we dive into a delayed project that needs help to recover. The Challenge Imagine this: you're tasked with saving a massive, multi-year, $10 billion pharmaceutical facility project that’s six months behind schedule, with costs spiraling out of control. The VP has granted you full access and authority to turn it around. How would you approach this? We're joined this week by Leyla (Ga...

In this episode we dive into a bunch of random topics. The Challenge Building nuclear power plants to support data center demand ( 3 Mile Island & Microsoft ) ( Google SMR ) Project Curves Recruiting (If you need help filling roles, reach out to us ) Future of Planning and Scheduling Continue Learning Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and...

In this episode we dive into project dashboards. The Challenge You've been brought in at a large scale general contractor and they've asked you to set up a Microsoft Power BI dashboard. How do you do it? Continue Learning Follow Mathew Spuffard on LinkedIn. Go to the Base1 website . Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling Subscribe to...

In this episode we dive into project acceleration. The Challenge Greg uses principals he's learned in physics to accelerate construction projects. Continue Learning Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our Y...

In this episode we dive into Project Metrics. The Challenge A quick fire response for several of the most known construction planning and scheduling metrics. Continue Learning Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Chec...

In this episode we dive into digital organization. The Challenge You have a coworker that constantly complains about emails and files. They are a little bit all over the place and a hot mess. That coworker has noticed that you run a little bit of a different ship. How do you help them out? Continue Learning Here is a free guide on digital organization. Check out our new book The Critical Path Care...

In this episode we dive into prefabrication. The Challenge You've been brought in to establish a prefabrication program, how do you do it? We're joined this week by Andrew Xue the COO of Offsight - Driving Modular & Prefabrication. Continue Learning The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Planning and Scheduling Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the  ⁠...

In this episode we dive into computer vision. Continue Learning Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠ . Connect Follow  ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on LinkedIn. Beyond Deadline It's time to raise your career to new heights with Beyond Deadlines , the ultimate destina...

Sign up to our email newsletter. Buy our new book. The Challenge In this episode we dive into our email newsletter and deep dive three construction planning and scheduling job postings. Continue Learning Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠ . Connect Follow  ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠ , and...