Build Like a Boss: Bulletproof Advanced Scheduling Techniques for Constructors
Take control of your project timeline—and never lose it again.
This high-impact session is built for construction professionals who are ready to move beyond basic scheduling and take full command of the Critical Path Method (CPM) in real-world conditions. Whether you're leading the job or supporting project execution, you’ll walk away with advanced tools and proven tactics to keep schedules tight, responsive, and fully aligned from precon to closeout.
Learn how to update CPM schedules with confidence, handle inevitable disruptions like weather delays and scope shifts, and clearly communicate impacts to owners and stakeholders. This is more than theory—these are the scheduling strategies top field leaders use to drive predictable outcomes on unpredictable jobsites.
In this session, you will:
- Master practical CPM update techniques that keep projects moving forward—even when the jobsite throws a curveball.
- Confidently manage disruptions with strategies to analyze impacts, adjust timelines, and communicate clearly with clients.
- Implement full-lifecycle CPM management for greater accuracy, consistency, and control at every project phase.
Meet Your Instructor
Josh Schaefer
Josh graduated from Colorado State University in 2009 with a Bachelors 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 - $1B in value. Beyond his consulting work across the US, Josh is dedicated to education. Having taught numerous training courses, 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 the industry Josh serves as a high school football coach in Colorado, where he continues to mentor and inspire young athletes.
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