Construction Scheduling in Microsoft Project Professional I
Microsoft Project Professional is a powerful, industry-standard scheduling tool, and knowing how to use it effectively is essential for construction project success. This introductory course is designed for new Microsoft Project users and focuses on building and managing construction schedules.
Microsoft Project Professional is a powerful, industry-standard scheduling tool, and knowing how to use it effectively is essential for construction project success. This introductory course is designed for new Microsoft Project users and focuses on building and managing construction schedules. You’ll learn how to create tasks, organize project phases, assign and manage resources, and adjust timelines to produce clear, accurate, and workable project schedules.
Session 1: Understanding Microsoft Project
- The Project Interface
- Creating a New Project
- Saving/Opening a Project
- Entering Project Information
- Setting Working Time
- Choosing Automatic or Manual Scheduling
- Entering Tasks
- Project Views
- Organizing Tasks into Phases
- Linking and Unlinking Tasks
Session 2: Schedules and Resources
- Moving Tasks
- Rescheduling Tasks
- Splitting Tasks
- Deleting Tasks
- Creating Resources
- Using the Resource Information Dialog
- Assigning Resources to Tasks
- Removing and Replacing Resource Assignments
- Resource Leveling
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ZenTek Consultants works with Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Manufacturing firms to help them purchase and implement the software they need to grow in these complex industries. We provide a single point-of-contact for clients to buy, develop, and learn the most vital software systems. ZenTek strives to be your trusted technology partner, from initial needs through long-term support and training for your staff.
Our mission is to help clients build their business for the future. From preliminary planning through final implementation, ZenTek brings years of technical experience to help firms make best use of the technology they already own, and help guide them to the latest construction technology solutions they’re going to need to stay ahead of their competitors.
