Project Planning:

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): Decomposing the project into manageable sections
and defining all necessary tasks.

Activity Identification: Listing all activities required to complete the project, including
dependencies and constraints.

Resource Allocation: Determining the resources needed for each activity, such as labor,
equipment, and materials

Schedule Development:

Sequencing Activities: Establishing the logical order of activities based on dependencies.

Duration Estimation: Estimating the time required to complete each activity.

Critical Path Calculation: Identifying the critical path by determining the longest
sequence of dependent activities and calculating the earliest and latest start and finish
times for each task.

Schedule Optimization:

Float Calculation: Determining the total float (slack time) for each activity, which
indicates how much an activity can be delayed without affecting the project’s
completion date.

Resource Leveling: Adjusting the schedule to ensure optimal use of resources without
over-allocation.

Schedule Compression: Applying techniques like fast-tracking and crashing to shorten
the project schedule while minimizing additional costs.

Schedule Monitoring and Control:

Progress Tracking: Monitoring the progress of activities against the baseline schedule.

Variance Analysis: Identifying deviations from the planned schedule and analyzing their
impact.

Schedule Updates: Regularly updating the schedule to reflect actual progress and
changes in the project scope.

Reporting and Communication:

Status Reports: Providing regular updates on project status, including progress,
variances, and forecasts.

Stakeholder Communication: Keeping stakeholders informed about the project
schedule and any changes or risks.

Delay Analysis:

Impact Assessment: Evaluating the impact of delays on the project’s critical path and
overall schedule.

Mitigation Strategies: Developing strategies to mitigate the effects of delays and get the
project back on track.