Construction Scheduling Explained: CPM, Float, Delays and Disputes

Most construction projects run late. Not because of bad luck — because of poor time management fundamentals. In this 25-minute lecture, I walk through how construction programmes are built, monitored and controlled — and what happens when they break down. Covering everything from WBS and critical path method through to real-world case studies including a published NSW Supreme Court case where two expert delay reports were both rejected. What's covered: 00:00 — Introduction 02:00 — Time Management Fundamentals 05:30 — Building the Baseline Programme (WBS, CPM, Float, Resource Loading) 09:30 — Monitoring & Controlling the Programme 13:00 — Case Study A: Design Risk & Schedule Collapse 18:30 — Case Study B: White Constructions v PBS — When Records Lose a $2M Claim 24:00 — Key Takeaways Who this is for: Construction management students, early-career project managers, site engineers and planners looking to bridge the gap between theory and site reality. Shadi Juma | Principal Consultant CSPM Consult — Planning, Scheduling & Project Controls 🌐 cspmconsult.com 📧 [email protected]