Training course

Overview

Advanced Construction Planning is a comprehensive professional training course designed to develop advanced capabilities in planning, coordinating, controlling, and optimizing complex construction projects. The course builds on core construction planning principles and progresses into integrated project execution strategy, advanced scheduling, resource optimization, procurement integration, risk and constraint management, productivity analysis, schedule control, delay analysis, recovery planning, and strategic project forecasting. Participants will learn how to transform complex project requirements, engineering information, contractual obligations, and construction methodologies into robust execution plans that support reliable delivery of time, cost, quality, safety, and performance objectives.

This advanced construction planning training applies recognized project controls and planning frameworks including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Critical Path Method (CPM), Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT), resource-loaded scheduling, resource leveling, earned value concepts, schedule risk analysis, look-ahead planning, Lean Construction, Last Planner System principles, pull planning, and integrated change control. Participants will use advanced planning tools such as baseline schedules, schedule logic networks, resource histograms, procurement trackers, constraint registers, risk registers, progress measurement systems, schedule performance dashboards, time-impact analysis, recovery schedules, and scenario models. The program also addresses BIM-enabled 4D planning, digital project controls, construction analytics, and data-driven forecasting.

The course focuses strongly on the challenges encountered in major and complex construction environments, including design development, multiple contractors, engineering-procurement interfaces, long-lead equipment, resource constraints, productivity losses, changing site conditions, access restrictions, stakeholder interfaces, concurrent activities, safety and quality requirements, and schedule uncertainty. Through advanced case studies, simulations, planning workshops, and real-world scenarios, participants will analyze critical paths, optimize activity sequences, resolve constraints, assess schedule risks, evaluate delay impacts, develop recovery strategies, and improve workflow reliability. Particular emphasis is placed on integrating planning with procurement, cost, risk, commercial, quality, safety, environmental, and technical management functions.

Designed for experienced planners, planning engineers, project controls professionals, construction managers, project managers, engineers, contractors, consultants, and senior project personnel, this 10-day advanced course progresses from sophisticated planning frameworks to integrated project optimization and recovery. Participants will develop advanced capabilities in schedule assurance, resource optimization, probabilistic planning, performance forecasting, delay analysis, acceleration, project recovery, and strategic planning governance. The course culminates in an integrated advanced construction planning capstone in which participants develop, analyze, stress-test, update, recover, and defend a comprehensive execution plan for a complex construction project.

Course Duration

10 Days (80 Hours)

Target Participants

·         Experienced construction planners and planning engineers

·         Senior project controls and scheduling professionals

·         Construction managers and project managers

·         Project engineers and senior site engineers

·         Quantity surveyors and cost control professionals involved in planning

·         Contractors, consultants, developers, and EPC project professionals

·         Construction supervisors and site managers with planning responsibilities

·         Procurement and construction logistics professionals

·         Professionals responsible for project recovery, schedule control, and forecasting

·         Experienced construction professionals seeking advanced planning and project controls capabilities

Course Objectives

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

·         Apply advanced construction planning principles to complex and high-value projects

·         Develop integrated construction execution strategies aligned with project objectives and contractual requirements

·         Build advanced Work Breakdown Structures, activity hierarchies, control accounts, and work packages

·         Develop robust construction methodologies and optimize complex work sequences

·         Build and analyze advanced CPM schedules with detailed network logic and schedule constraints

·         Apply PERT, probabilistic planning, and schedule risk analysis to uncertain construction activities

·         Develop resource-loaded schedules and optimize manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractor capacity

·         Apply advanced resource leveling, smoothing, allocation, and productivity optimization techniques

·         Integrate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover activities

·         Develop advanced procurement, logistics, mobilization, and construction readiness plans

·         Apply structured risk, constraint, interface, and opportunity management techniques

·         Integrate quality, HSE, environmental, and permit requirements into advanced construction schedules

·         Apply Lean Construction, Last Planner System, pull planning, and workflow reliability techniques

·         Develop advanced progress measurement systems, schedule updates, forecasts, and performance dashboards

·         Analyze schedule variance, critical path movement, float consumption, and emerging delay risks

·         Conduct practical delay analysis, time-impact analysis, and schedule impact assessments

·         Develop recovery, acceleration, resequencing, fast-tracking, and resource optimization strategies

·         Apply BIM, 4D planning, digital project controls, analytics, and advanced planning technologies

·         Strengthen schedule governance, change control, assurance, and executive reporting

·         Develop and defend an integrated advanced construction planning strategy through a practical capstone project

Course Content

Day 1: Advanced Construction Planning Strategy, Governance, and Integrated Project Controls

Module 1: Advanced Construction Planning Strategy, Governance, and Integrated Project Controls

1.      Advanced Construction Planning Principles and Strategic Project Delivery

2.      Construction Planning Maturity, Governance, and Organizational Capability

3.      Project Lifecycle Planning for Complex Construction Projects

4.      Advanced Scope Definition, Deliverables, and Planning Information Requirements

5.      Work Breakdown Structures, Control Accounts, and Integrated Planning Hierarchies

6.      Construction Work Packages, Activity Coding, and Planning Standards

7.      Planning Basis, Assumptions, Constraints, Risks, and Schedule Quality

8.      Integration of Scope, Schedule, Cost, Procurement, Resources, and Risk

9.      Schedule Governance, Assurance, Review Gates, and Management Approval

10.  Case Study: Developing an Advanced Integrated Planning Framework for a Major Construction Project

Day 2: Advanced Construction Methodology, Sequencing, Constructability, and Production Planning

Module 2: Advanced Construction Methodology, Sequencing, Constructability, and Production Planning

1.      Advanced Construction Methodology Development

2.      Construction Sequence Optimization and Production Logic

3.      Constructability Reviews and Design-to-Construction Integration

4.      Workfront Planning and Construction Zone Management

5.      Production Rates, Productivity Factors, and Activity Duration Modelling

6.      Advanced Temporary Works and Construction Support Planning

7.      Interface Planning Across Multiple Contractors and Disciplines

8.      Modularization, Prefabrication, and Off-Site Construction Planning

9.      Alternative Construction Methods and Schedule Optimization

10.  Practical Workshop: Developing and Optimizing an Advanced Construction Execution Sequence

Day 3: Advanced Scheduling, CPM, PERT, and Schedule Risk Analysis

Module 3: Advanced Scheduling, CPM, PERT, and Schedule Risk Analysis

1.      Advanced Construction Scheduling Principles and Schedule Architecture

2.      Detailed Activity Development, Calendars, Constraints, and Coding Structures

3.      Advanced Network Logic and Relationship Management

4.      Critical Path, Near-Critical Path, Float, and Schedule Sensitivity

5.      Multiple Critical Paths and Critical Chain Considerations

6.      PERT and Probabilistic Activity Duration Modelling

7.      Schedule Risk Analysis and Uncertainty Assessment

8.      Monte Carlo Concepts for Construction Schedule Risk

9.      Schedule Contingency, Time Risk Allowance, and Completion Confidence

10.  Practical Exercise: Developing and Risk-Testing an Advanced Baseline Construction Schedule

Day 4: Advanced Resource Optimization, Productivity, and Capacity Management

Module 4: Advanced Resource Optimization, Productivity, and Capacity Management

1.      Advanced Construction Resource Planning and Optimization

2.      Resource-Loaded Scheduling and Resource Demand Profiles

3.      Advanced Manpower Planning and Crew Optimization

4.      Labour Productivity Analysis and Production Benchmarking

5.      Equipment Fleet Planning, Utilization, and Productivity

6.      Material Flow, Consumption, and Resource Availability Planning

7.      Subcontractor Capacity, Workfront Allocation, and Interface Coordination

8.      Resource Leveling, Smoothing, and Constraint-Based Optimization

9.      Productivity Improvement, Lean Resource Management, and Performance Recovery

10.  Practical Simulation: Optimizing Resources for a Resource-Constrained Construction Schedule

Day 5: Advanced Procurement, Engineering Interfaces, Logistics, and Construction Readiness

Module 5: Advanced Procurement, Engineering Interfaces, Logistics, and Construction Readiness

1.      Integrated Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Planning

2.      Engineering Deliverable Schedules and Design Release Management

3.      Procurement Planning for Long-Lead and Critical Materials

4.      Supplier Manufacturing, Inspection, Testing, and Delivery Schedules

5.      Subcontractor Mobilization and Interface Planning

6.      Advanced Construction Logistics and Material Flow Planning

7.      Site Access, Traffic, Storage, Laydown, and Temporary Facilities

8.      Construction Readiness, Workfront Release, and Make-Ready Planning

9.      Procurement Risk, Supply-Chain Disruption, and Schedule Protection

10.  Case Study: Developing an Integrated Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, and Construction Readiness Plan

Day 6: Advanced Risk, Constraints, Interfaces, Quality, Safety, and Environmental Planning

Module 6: Advanced Risk, Constraints, Interfaces, Quality, Safety, and Environmental Planning

1.      Advanced Construction Schedule Risk Management

2.      Integrated Risk Registers and Schedule Risk Exposure

3.      Constraint Management and Systematic Constraint Removal

4.      Interface Risk Across Engineering, Procurement, Contractors, and Operations

5.      Quality Planning, Inspection and Test Plans, and Schedule Integration

6.      Health and Safety Planning, Permit Requirements, and Critical Risk Controls

7.      Environmental Management Requirements and Schedule Integration

8.      Regulatory Approvals, Hold Points, Witness Points, and Release Constraints

9.      Early Warning Systems, Risk Triggers, and Schedule Protection Strategies

10.  Practical Workshop: Building an Integrated Risk, Constraint, and Interface Management System

Day 7: Advanced Lean Construction, Look-Ahead Planning, Workflow Reliability, and Productivity

Module 7: Advanced Lean Construction, Look-Ahead Planning, Workflow Reliability, and Productivity

1.      Advanced Lean Construction Principles and Production Management

2.      Last Planner System and Reliable Production Planning

3.      Collaborative Pull Planning and Phase Scheduling

4.      Advanced Look-Ahead Planning and Constraint Management

5.      Weekly Work Planning and Commitment Management

6.      Percent Plan Complete and Workflow Reliability Analysis

7.      Variance Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective Action

8.      Production Control, Takt Planning, and Flow Optimization

9.      Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, PDCA, and Construction Waste Reduction

10.  Advanced Simulation: Running a Lean Planning and Production Control Workshop

Day 8: Advanced Schedule Control, Progress Measurement, Forecasting, and Digital Planning

Module 8: Advanced Schedule Control, Progress Measurement, Forecasting, and Digital Planning

1.      Advanced Schedule Control Frameworks and Data Date Management

2.      Progress Measurement Methodologies and Rules of Credit

3.      Planned Versus Actual Progress and Schedule Performance Analysis

4.      Critical Path Movement, Float Consumption, and Trend Analysis

5.      Schedule Updating, Baseline Management, and Change Integration

6.      Advanced Completion Forecasting and Remaining Duration Analysis

7.      Schedule Performance Indicators and Integrated Project Controls

8.      BIM, 4D Construction Planning, and Digital Schedule Integration

9.      Construction Dashboards, Data Analytics, and Predictive Planning

10.  Practical Exercise: Updating, Analyzing, and Forecasting a Complex Construction Schedule

Day 9: Advanced Delay Analysis, Recovery, Acceleration, and Schedule Optimization

Module 9: Advanced Delay Analysis, Recovery, Acceleration, and Schedule Optimization

1.      Advanced Construction Delay Analysis Principles

2.      Delay Identification, Classification, and Causation

3.      Critical Path Impact and Float-Based Delay Assessment

4.      Time-Impact Analysis and Schedule Impact Assessment

5.      Concurrent Delay and Complex Delay Interaction

6.      Recovery Schedule Development and Mitigation Strategies

7.      Resequencing, Fast-Tracking, Crashing, and Workfront Optimization

8.      Acceleration Planning, Resource Requirements, and Cost Implications

9.      Recovery Performance Monitoring and Schedule Stabilization

10.  Advanced Case Study: Developing and Defending a Recovery and Acceleration Strategy for a Delayed Project

Day 10: Advanced Integrated Construction Planning, Strategic Optimization, and Capstone

Module 10: Advanced Integrated Construction Planning, Strategic Optimization, and Capstone

1.      Advanced Integrated Construction Planning and Execution Governance

2.      Integration of Scope, Schedule, Cost, Procurement, Resources, Risk, and Quality

3.      Scenario Planning, Schedule Contingency, and Strategic Decision-Making

4.      Advanced Schedule Assurance, Independent Review, and Planning Quality

5.      Change Control, Baseline Protection, and Schedule Governance

6.      Advanced Construction Forecasting and Project Recovery Readiness

7.      Digital Twins, Advanced BIM, Artificial Intelligence, and Emerging Planning Technologies

8.      Planning Lessons Learned, Knowledge Management, and Organizational Improvement

9.      Integrated Advanced Construction Planning Simulation and Professional Review

10.  Capstone Project: Developing, Stress-Testing, Optimizing, Recovering, and Presenting a Complete Advanced Construction Plan