How Do You Plan A Construction Project?
The most important ingredient to successfully completing a construction project on time and within budget is often the one given the least attention. Without a detailed, accurate and concise construction project plan and schedule, your project can get quickly out of control. No matter what size your project is, you can apply the basic principles of how to plan a construction project to make sure that everything goes smoothly. Once you know the basics, you can get as detailed as you need to be to accommodate the needs of your project. Draw six lines on your paper from left to right. You will need room between the lines to write, and it is best if you turn the paper sideways (landscape layout) so your lines are as long as they can be. Label the lines as follows: “Section,” “Materials,” “Worker,” “Sub,” “Inspection” and “Permit.” Write the start date of your project on the left side of your page and the planned completion date on the right side. Write down the order of construction of sec