Pre-Conference Workshop Day
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
9:00 am Registration & Networking
10:00 – 12:00 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
1:00 – 3:00 WORKSHOP B
Creating Scalable, Adaptable & Cost-Effective Schedules to Manage Ambiguity in Project Scopes
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