Micah Piippo and Greg Lawton

Beyond Deadlines

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Let's explore tactics, strategies, and frameworks to elevate Planning and Scheduling leaders in Construction. Dive deep with Micah, a planning and scheduling visionary, and Greg Lawton, an astrophysicist-turned-CEO, as they unravel construction planning and scheduling. Whether you're a new planner or a veteran looking to advance your career, we offer insights that will take you to the next level in the Construction Industry. Our episodes are short and packed with advice you can use right away. Come join us on Beyond Deadlines. Your future is just one episode away.

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Micah Piippo and Greg Lawton

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Junior Scheduler to $200K 30.10.2023 31:36

In this episode we dive into a Junior Scheduler who wants to earn $200K per year. The Challenge You're mentoring a Junior Scheduler who wants to earn $200K per year. How would you go about making this person's dream a reality? Continue Learning ⁠⁠ ⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ Linkedin newsletter. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Gre...

Digital Transformation 30.10.2023 27:00

In this episode we dive into Digital Transformation. The Challenge You’ve been brought into a construction owner and tasked by the VP of Operations to Digitalize Scheduling. How would you go about 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 S...

Project Acceleration 30.10.2023 21:04

In this episode we dive into Project Acceleration. The Challenge You are a Director of Scheduling at a prominent consultant 🎩. You’ve been dropped into the construction of a new nuclear☢ facility in which there are early signs of schedule delay. The CEO of the construction company has requested you🫵 specifically and has asked you into accelerate 🏇the project to protect her margins💸. What do yo...

Improving Predictability 30.10.2023 23:29

In this episode we dive into Improving Predictability. The Challenge You are the schedule manager overseeing the construction of a new $3 billion dollar sports stadium that has to open in 2027. At different points of the projects how do you ensure the facility is delivered on schedule? Continue Learning ⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ Linkedin n...

Change Management 25.07.2023 19:24

In this episode we dive into Schedule Change Management. The Challenge You have been recruited as the Head of Scheduling to a contractor who is in negotiation to sign a $2Bn construction contract. The CEO wishes you to establish a Schedule Change Management procedure that gives your commercial team the most optionality possible to make profit. Anything is currently possible in the contracting fram...

Baseline Management 25.07.2023 16:10

In this episode we dive into Baseline Management. The Challenge Imagine you’re the Head of Scheduling for a contractor who’s been challenged to build a $5Bn data center, and you have been asked by the client to “establish a schedule baseline”. How would you go about doing this? Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin...

Beyond Deadlines the Only Podcast for Planning and Scheduling Leaders 24.07.2023 0:58

We believe... Construction Planning and Scheduling careers lead to rich lives. Unbeknownst to most, there are many high-paying jobs with excellent career trajectories for planners and schedulers. You can work anywhere in the world on projects that benefit future generations. You've come to the right place if you're starting out or seeking rocket fuel to boost your career. Our content is for everyo...