Description

REGISTRATION IS THROUGH CMI DIRECTLY:

In-Person Registration

Online Registration

Use the discount code AGCSAVE25, to receive member discount.

ABOUT THE COURSE:

Build Like a Boss: Bulletproof Advanced Scheduling Techniques for Constructors - Take control of your project timeline like a pro. This advanced scheduling session is built for construction professionals ready to move beyond the basics and master the real-world application of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling. Learn how to keep schedules accurate, adaptive, and accountable from preconstruction through closeout. You’ll gain field-proven techniques for updating schedules, navigating disruptions like scope changes and weather delays, and communicating impacts clearly to clients. Whether you're leading the project or supporting activities from the schedule, this session will give you the tools to drive predictable outcomes on unpredictable jobsites.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Master Practical CPM Update Techniques That Keep Projects on Track - Learn proven, field-tested methods for updating critical path method (CPM) schedules to reflect jobsite realities and maintain project momentum.

Confidently Manage Schedule Disruptions and Client Communication - Gain high-level strategies for identifying, analyzing, and responding to schedule impacts from design changes, weather delays, and shifting scopes—along with best practices for timely, effective owner notification.

Implement Full-Lifecycle CPM Management for Better Control and Accountability - Discover how to build, maintain, and manage CPM schedule files from pre-construction through closeout—ensuring consistency, accuracy, and accountability at every phase of the project.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Sr. Project Engineers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Craft Leaders and VDC Managers/Engineers/BIM Coordinators

THE INSTRUCTOR:

Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Sr. Project Engineers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Craft Leaders and VDC Managers/Engineers/BIM Coordinators

Josh Schaefer

Josh graduated from Colorado State University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management. He specializes in assisting general contractors with their planning and scheduling needs and holds recognition from AACE as a Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP). With over 15 years of experience, Josh has been integral to construction projects and programs ranging from $1M to $1B in value. Beyond his consulting work across the US, Josh is dedicated to education, having taught numerous training classes, including the scheduling class for the Colorado State Construction Management Certificate Program. He is passionate about sharing his expertise with others in the industry. Outside of his professional endeavors, Josh serves as a high school football coach in Colorado, where he continues to inspire and mentor young athletes.