Project managers in the construction industry are tasked with like assigning dates and matching resources for gain of essentials like equipment, labor and materials. A schedule that is carefully crafted works to eliminate problems that result from bottlenecks in production while facilitating the on-time delivery of necessary materials. Poor scheduling, on the other hand, has the potential to waste labor hours as well as other more tangible resources required to complete tasks. The PLANDISC planning tool is an efficient way to schedule and keep track of information. A planning cycle mapped out with PLANDISC helps project managers in the construction industry avoid delays in their project’s completion due to poor or insufficient scheduling.
Track All Details with PLANDISC
Project managers in the construction industry must be detail-oriented. With PLANDISC, every aspect of the project can be added, tracked, and managed. From the starting lineup of bid submissions from contractors to the actual work performed, PLANDISC can track every detail on its fully customizable, circular template. PLANDISC has an embedded calendar so your project can be tracked from month-to-month, week-to-week, day-to-day. Post project completion, your PLANDISC can be used as a learning tool. The unique template gives users a visual representation of their most relevant data. This visual display can be used for deep analysis on items like the planned schedule vs. actual schedule, timelines for accomplishments and even important details about any liabilities in the project delays. Reviewing a completed planning cycle helps project managers recognize and apply the best techniques for every type of project they complete.
Benefits of the PLANDISC Planning Tool
With the advent of personal computers available on-site, the construction industry is rapidly advancing in its use of formal scheduling procedures. The top construction managers know that the most tightly monitored schedules improve both practical problems and ones that are unexpected. PLANDISC planning cycle is available as an application that can be installed easily on your main computer system to make it work as server for intranet you’re using.
Schedule Orientation with PLANDISC
The PLANDISC planning tool can be used for either a resource oriented schedule or a time oriented schedule. Use color coded, embedded circles to track resources or time elements that forecast the project’s completion time. The PLANDISC’s circular template can even accommodate hybrid techniques that combine resource leveling with constrained scheduling. Whatever your plan is, track and manage every element with PLANDISC.
