Beyond Deadlines

In this episode we dive into presenting a project status update. The Challenge You have a set of construction data and need to present it to an executive. 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 LinkedI...

In this episode we dive into implementing new technology on construction projects. The Challenge You are the VP of Construction for an owner and your team has come to you with a recommendation to adopt a technology. How do you go about evaluating the new software and technology? Our guest today is Saurabh Ladha from Doxel.ai Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode we have a Random Show. The Challenge Challenges in Planning and Schedule Management : Introduction and focus of the podcast. Contracts and Winning Business : Different approaches to winning business, costs associated with bidding, and the impact of generative AI on the bidding process. Project Insurance : The basis of project insurance, focusing on balance sheets rather than projec...

In this episode we dive into how to transition from a Construction Project Manager into Project Controls. The Challenge You are mentoring a friend who is currently a project manager and is considering a switch into project controls. What advice would you give? Continue Learning Chirag Shah LinkedIn Profile The Controls Hub Pace Global ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠⁠⁠ Subscri...

In this episode deep dive on construction schedule predictability. The Challenge  You are the VP at a large contractor that has recently took over a big construction site. There are two programs currently being executed. One, an ongoing maintenance program that is comprised of small projects. The other is an entirely new facility. There has been concerns about predictability based on past performa...

In this episode we have a quick fire question challenge. The Challenge Greg and Micah go back and forth on a variety of topics that include. Resource loaded schedule or don't? Critical path. Is it dead? To get promoted, learn advanced analysis or interview skills? Strengths or lags in your schedule? How many schedules for one project? Necessary activity codes in a schedule? How concerned are y...

In this episode we dive into increasing a team size to meet project demand. The Challenge You are the VP of scheduling for a general contractor and need more people to satisfy the work that you've won on the books. Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn newsletter. ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠ . Connect...

In this episode we dive into Promotion. Content to Help Get You Promoted How to Land a Top Scheduling Job: A Step by Step Guide Journey From Senior Scheduler to Vice President Junior Scheduler to $200K Construction Planning and Scheduler Resume for the Top 1% Jobs . The Ultimate Guide to Acing Your Next Construction Planning or Scheduling Interview . Subscribe to Beyond Deadlines Newsletter: Your...

In this episode we talk about random topics to close out the year. Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn newsletter. ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠ . Connect Follow  ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on LinkedIn. Beyond Deadline Specialized in empowering construction planners and schedulers...

In this episode we dive into Construction Planning and Scheduling Specifications The Challenge You are the Planning and Scheduling Manager at a major data center company. When you started, the company had an outdated schedule specification. One key aspect of improving delivery is updating the specification. How would you go about improving it? Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and...

In this episode we cover how to deal with a bully in the workplace. The Challenge You are a scheduler working on a large construction program. When you first started, you had a very good relationship with the senior project manager. Recently due to the use of your AI in planning and scheduling, you've caught the eye of many VPs. Since then, your relationship with the senior project manager has...

In this episode we dive into Critical Chain Planning and Scheduling strategies. The Challenge Critical Chain was developed in the 1990s by the infamous Eliyahu Goldratt who wrote The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement. In this episode our guest Ian Heptinstall provides an overview of the strategy and how you can being to use it on your projects. Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Plannin...

In this episode we dive into Schedule Integration. The Challenge You're a scheduler and have been asked to run an owners program with 10 General Contractors. All of the schedules need to be integrated into one single schedule. How do you do it? Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin newsletter. ⁠⁠Check Out O...

In this episode we dive into how to improve Construction Schedule Baselines. The Challenge You've been appointed as the director of planning integration at a construction firm with a history of schedule delays that seem to be the product of poor baseline schedule development. Your job is to fix this. How do you do it? Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠⁠⁠ Su...

In this episode we dive into creating Productized services in Construction Planning and Scheduling. The Challenge You've been asked to be the VP of Planning and Scheduling at a top consultancy. Traditionally, the company has provided people but there have been constraints on planning and scheduling talent. She wants you to figure out ways to do more with less. The CEO has tasked you specifical...

In this episode we dive into mentoring the CEO of a General Contractor The Challenge Imagine you've recently been consulted by a close friend who happens to be the CEO of a major general contractor. She's expressed concerns about her company's project management approach, fearing that it might be costing them valuable contracts. Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Sched...

In this episode we dive into mentoring the CEO of a General Contractor The Challenge Imagine you've recently been consulted by a close friend who happens to be the CEO of a major general contractor. She's expressed concerns about her company's project management approach, fearing that it might be costing them valuable contracts. Continue Learning ⁠⁠ ⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduli...

In this episode discuss how to Create the Ultimate Planning Team. The Challenge You are creating the world's greatest scheduling team ever assembled. How would you do it?  Continue Learning ⁠⁠ ⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠ Subscribe to the  ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ Linkedin newsletter. Connect Follow  ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠   on Linkedin Beyond Deadlines Specialized in empoweri...

In this episode we dive into presenting schedule performance to Executives and Boards The Challenge You are the VP of scheduling and you've been asked to present the company's scheduling performance to the CEO and the board. Continue Learning ⁠⁠Exclusive Access to Planning and Scheduling Tactics⁠ Subscribe to the  ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ Linkedin newsletter. Connect Follow  ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠...

In this episode we dive into Work from Home Planning and Scheduling. The Challenge You've been brought in as the head of scheduling for a large general contractor to implement some form of working from home policy. How would you do it? Continue Learning ⁠⁠ ⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠ Subscribe to the  ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ Linkedin newsletter. Connect Follow  ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠...

In this episode we dive into Schedule Assurance with guest Philip Powell. The Challenge You are the Head of a Schedule Assurance practice, and you’ve been asked to review the schedule of a major infrastructure project. How would you go about doing this? Continue Learning ⁠⁠ ⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠ Subscribe to the  ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ Linkedin newsletter. Connect Follow  ⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode we dive into Risk Management with Charlotte Candy . The Challenge You are the Director of Risk Management for a top 10 US contractor. The CFO wants to hold less contingency on the books, so they can report better numbers. She’s tasked you with figuring this out from a risk perspective. What do you do? Continue Learning ⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠ Subscribe to the ...

In this episode we dive into improving Schedule Culture The Challenge Imagine you've just joined our team as a scheduler for a multi-billion-dollar capital program. One of your primary responsibilities will be to help project team members understand the value and usefulness of schedules. How would you go about building a schedule culture within the project team? Continue Learning ⁠⁠ ⁠Access to...

In this episode we dive into a journey from Senior Scheduler to Vice President. The Challenge You are mentoring a Senior Scheduler who has grand visions of summiting the corporate mountain and becoming a Vice President. What advice do you give? How do you help this scheduler achieve their dreams? Continue Learning ⁠⁠ ⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠ Subscribe to the  ⁠⁠Beyond Deadline...

In this episode we dive into Scheduling KPIs The Challenge You are the Director of Project Controls at a Top 10 General Contractor. Historically the only KPIs are milestone variance. How do you establish a new set? Mentioned in the show the BCG Matrix Continue Learning ⁠⁠ ⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠ Subscribe to the  ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ Linkedin newsletter. Connect Follow  ⁠⁠⁠Mi...