INEIGHT SCHEDULE
FOR PROFITABLE CONSTRUCTION, RETHINK SCHEDULING
PERHAPS THE GREATEST STRENGTH OF TRANSFORMATIONAL SCHEDULING HAS LITTLE TO DO WITH THE SCHEDULE ITSELF.
TRANSFORMATIONAL SCHEDULING AS A STRATEGIC MINDSET
As more and more organizations adopt this approach to modern construction, they position themselves to embrace the growing shifts of a digital-first industry. Equipped for the modern age or not, our world has evolved past the analog era. We are in a chapter of change. Across industries, organizations must assess how they manage and apply data and what those insights can do for their business.
Construction is no exception.
Companies that shift their mindsets from traditional CPM scheduling’s A to B delivery to a more adaptive, risk-adjusted approach, gain the invaluable ability to reconsider how they operate at scale. Adopting a transformational scheduling model is an organization-wide commitment to transformational thinking. This mindset fosters a culture of innovation, insight, and integration and champions change, collaboration, and communication. These are benefits that reach far beyond a project schedule.
Embracing those changes empowers organizations to differentiate themselves in the eyes of customers and top talent. Companies that demonstrate commitment to collaboration and accountability offer owners greater certainty than they’ve ever experienced. Likewise, owners that seek that collaboration get a better final project with fewer surprises.
By showcasing accessibility and opportunity, companies can present new hires with a more appealing work environment and more opportunities for career growth. Transparency, communication, and innovation will always be attractive qualities for anyone looking in. Those ongoing dialogues continue to build trust with stakeholders, encouraging deeper trust and more profitable business while laying the groundwork for preferred partnerships on future work.
HOW TO TELL IT’S TIME FOR A CHANGE
The downsides of outdated scheduling take their toll on a business, and as complexity continues to rise, it’s urgent to get ahead of that drag on profits. If these challenges apply in your organization, it’s time to shift your scheduling approach.
- Your team has little to no confidence in your existing schedules.
- Execution teams regularly rely on side schedules to direct their daily work.
- Your master schedule serves as an administrative necessity and not a foundational part of each project.
- Your team is consistently misaligned on scope, cost, and delivery timelines.
- You’re wasting time and energy on overcomplicated schedules.
- You lack a reliable source of truth for project status and percent complete.
- You’re constantly navigating risks that could have been avoided.