FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC NEKEDE OWERRI
IMO STATE, NIGERIA
ASSIGNMENT ON
PREPARATION FOR SCHEDULES IN A SITE
Presented By
NWAIGWE PRINCE ENYICHUKWU
22/0006/AR
Department
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY
Course
SITE MANAGEMENT
Code
Arc 222
Lecturer
ARC. IBEMERE L.C
Date
August, 2024
PREPARATION FOR SCHEDULES IN A SITE
Construction projects are notoriously difficult, and they are known for
encountering delays. They involve many moving parts, teams, equipment
and materials. Preparing a schedule for a site involves several steps that help
ensures a project is completed efficiently and effectively. This schedule
organizes activities and their sequence in a construction project. It’s a
project management process that acts as a blueprint for how the project will
be executed. It’s not only organizing activities and tasks but rather the
overall timeframe for the project, including milestones.
The following steps are always considered.
1. Identify the tasks: Break down the project into smaller, manageable
tasks. This includes;
Site preparation ( clearing, excavation, etc)
Foundation Work (laying foundations, etc)
Construction (building, installing, etc)
Finishing work (painting, flooring, etc)
Testing and commissioning
2. Estimate Task Duration: Estimate the time required to complete
each task. Consider factors like;
Task complexity
Resource availability
Weather conditions
Site constraints
3. Determine Dependencies: Identify task dependencies and
relationships. For example;
Task B can’t start until Task A is complete
Task C requires input from Task B
4. Create a Timeline: Establish a project timeline, including start and
end dates by using calendar to visualize the schedules.
5. Assign Resources: Allocate personnel, equipment and materials to
each task. Ensure;
Adequate resources for each task.
Resource availability matches task schedules
6. Set Milestones: Define key milestones and deadlines. For example;
Completion of foundation
Installation of critical systems
Final inspection and handover
7. Buffer for Contingencies: Add buffers for unexpected delays or
setbacks. Consider;
Weather-related delays
Unforeseen site conditions
Resource availability issues
8. Review and Revise: Regularly review and update the schedule as
needed. Reflect changes in;
Task duration
Resource availability
Site conditions
Typical Example of Schedule
Project Title: Building a new office complex
Client:
Tasks Duration Timeline Assign Buffer
Resources
a. Site 2 Weeks 1-2 week 8 labourers, and
Preparation 1 excavator
b. Foundation 4 Weeks 3-6 week 10 labourers and
Works 2 cement mixers
2 weeks
c. Construction 12 Weeks 7-18 week 15 labourers and
buffers, for
2 cranes
unexpected
d. Finishing Work 8 Weeks 19-26 11 labourers and
delays.
week 4 painters
e. Testing and 2 Weeks 27-28 3 engineers and
Commissioning week testing
equipments
