BNCC, Inc. develops the initial Critical Path Method (CPM) as a general project over view schedule by reviewing the project specifications, plans and pre-planning sequences of work to be performed. The initial schedule is then sent to an outside scheduling firm for development using the appropriate project format (Microsoft Project, Timberline, Primavera, Sure Track, PMS 80, etc.)

The CPM schedule will clearly detail the submittal process, work activities, potential milestones and/or owner activities, which may affect any part of the as planned schedule.

Once our consulting firm develops the preliminary CPM schedule with us, we then issue this to the Owner, Design Team and Subcontract/Material Supplier Trades for review and comment. Any comments received may then be incorporated into the schedule for its final production and distribution. The final production represents the initial as-planned baseline CPM schedule and is labeled as such.

The as planned schedule is then tracked using three (3) week Short Term Interim Schedules (STIS) and maintaining daily as built records. The superintendent creates and issues the STIS's at the weekly owner's meeting and the weekly on site subcontractor's coordination meeting. Our main office issues the STIS's weekly to all subcontractor and material supplier firms involved with the project.

The STIS becomes our main sequence detail-scheduling tool as a project proceeds. By creating and reviewing STIS's weekly, project as planned schedules are maintained while incorporating changes as required.

If the general overview as planned CPM schedule changes, BNCC will update and distribute the revised schedule to all involved parties. An update typically takes place when the as planned schedule (or updated schedule) changes by more than 14 calendar days.

The best as planned schedule can change for many reasons. Owner and/or contractor changes become part of the updated schedules as required. Communication with the project team ensures that all goals and timelines are met.

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