Pre-Conference Workshop Day
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
12:00 pm Check-In & Networking Lunch
1:00 – 3:00 WORKSHOP A
Collaborating With Trade Contractors to Improve Sequencing & Schedule Reliability
Synopsis
• Ensuring early involvement and collaboration with trade partners to foster effective communication and secure their
commitment in planning sessions
• Strategies for dealing with challenges in collaboration and measurement of short-term progress using last planner
techniques
• Avoiding schedule conflicts through coordinated building strategies with trade partners to prevent trade stacking, delays and disputes
3:00 pm Afternoon Refreshments
3:30 – 5:30 WORKSHOP B
Creating Scalable & Adaptive Project Schedules for Long-Term Project Success
Synopsis
• Considering the size and complexity of projects when deciding the granularity or level of detail needed in schedules
• Managing unclear project specifications and ensuring adherence to contract requirements
• Defining project scope and developing work breakdown structure (WBS) of project tasks to control schedule milestones effectively
• Exploring the use of coding systems to categorize and assign responsibilities for project activities, enhancing organization and clarity