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Graham posts on a broad spectrum of topics and interest, including: CPM scheduling, construction technology, project management, project estimation, and construction management.

Archives: 2014 - 2024

Basic Architectural Millwork Scheduling

The Devil is in the Details Architectural millwork scheduling is a process describing several moving parts throughout the course of the project lifecycle, beginning with the design intent and design...

Choosing CPM Scheduling Platforms to Meet Your Needs

CPM Scheduling Platforms as Models of Efficacy Choosing CPM scheduling platforms is a matter of integrity and scale. You want to have the right tool box for the needs of your organization and the...

Generating Effective Construction Schedule Oversight Reports

Construction Schedule Oversight Success is Predicated on Having the Right Skill Sets There are both art and science at play in the business of preparing effective and productive CPM construction...

Delay and Disruption Cases: a Tale of Two Claims

I recently had the pleasure of serving as an expert on two concurrent delay and disruption cases that proved to provide some interesting insights into the nuances of delay and disruptions experienced...

Construction Schedule Acceleration: Optimizing for Success

Schedule Acceleration: The Big Squeeze Construction schedule acceleration is a strategy designed and intended to either mitigate and stanch off float erosion (delay,) or to recover lost time –...

Successful Shop Drawing and Submittal Strategies

There has always been a lot of confusion about what constitutes a ‘shop drawing,’ submittal,  and finally – coordination drawings. In order to optimize project management outcomes, it is...

Mastering Retrofit Construction Layout: Optimizing Axes Lines and Benchmarks

Retrofit construction layout is distinct from new construction in that new elements are dictated by existing program to remain or ‘ETR’ – such as structure supporting walls, floors, and...

Punch List Techniques and Strategies for General Contractors 

Confusion and lack of consensus over what a construction project punch list or punch-out list is and what it isn’t, contribute mightily to project conflict in the close out stage of most any...

Managing Construction Contract Extension of Time Claims

Very few construction projects seem to progress without at least one general disruption or delay time impact that affects schedule milestones, and requires trades to accelerate in order to keep to...