BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Central Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:Central Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T160000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Construction Scheduling for Managing Projects: Basic and Advanced Principles and Practices DESCRIPTION:Description:Modern construction projects both large and small are complex endeavors\, involving many products\, systems\, and often-disparate players. The coordination and assembly of all the necessary elements at a site is almost impossible to achieve without extensive up-front planning and scheduling. The primary objective of this course is to introduce principles of network scheduling and its potential impact on project success and delay. The second objective of this seminar is to provide a hands-on workshop environment where attendees will have an opportunity to work in pairs to create a simple CPM schedule based upon predetermined criteria and to discuss the issues involved such as manpower loading curves. Ample time is given for discussion of problems encountered in using or preparing a CPM schedule. Although computer applications will be discussed\, the workshop program involves a basic hand-drawn logic diagram and schedule activities. Additional topics covered in this seminar include resource leveling (labor)\, achieving optimum level of workers\, building a manpower loading from the CPM schedule\, determine optimum project duration and build S-curve.INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULINGImportance of scheduling in electrical constructionTerminology and definitionTYPES OF CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULESGant ChartNetwork diagramsProgram evaluation and review techniques (PERT)PROJECT PLANNING FUNDAMENTALSWork Breakdown Structure (WBS)Defining activities and tasksEstimating task durationsEstablish logical sequence of work (hard logic vs. soft logic)CRITICAL PATH METHODCalculating early start\, late start\, early finish\, and late finishDetermining float/slackCritical and near critical activitiesCommon scheduling software (e.g.\, MS Project\, Primavera P6)RESOURCE ALLOCATION AND MANAGEMENTHow to build manpower loading chartHanna's trapezoidal techniqueManpower loading chart for remodeling\, renovation and outage workResource levelingLEAN CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULINGIntroduction to lean schedulePull planning and last planner systemReducing waste in schedule processPRODUCTION PLANNING VS. SCHEDULINGMONITORING AND UPDATING SCHEDULESTracking project progressAdjusting schedules for delays and added scopeCommunicating updates to stakeholdersMitigating delays and uncertaintiesBuilding and managing schedule contingenciesINTERPRETATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF TIME PROVISIONSBEST SCHEDULING PRACTICESPreventing out of sequence workInnovative crew schedulingIntent of collective agreement languageLearning to read collective agreement languageWhat are 'letters of agreement'?The use of headings in a collective agreementWhat are mandatory provisions?The management rights clauseLEGAL PERSPECTIVENo damage for delayTime extension and time provisionsDefinition of project end dateLiquidated damageBonusDesign responsibility and design delaysSpeaker: Dr. Awad Hanna\nDaily Agenda7:30 AM Breakfast Served8:00 AM Seminar Begins12:00 PM Lunch1:00 PM Seminar Continues4:00 PM End of DayCostWI Chapter NECA Member $400Non-Member $550If eligible\, the $99 educational subsidy will be applied for Wisconsin Chapter members. This will be reimbursed via check after the seminar.Location: Hilton Garden Inn Sun Prairie\n1220 South Grand Ave\nSun Prairie\, WI 53590Hotel Room Block\nA hotel room block is reserved for September 23-24\, 2026\, so you can arrive the night before the course begins.\nRate: $159.00 Standard Rate - 1 King Bed\nIf you'd like to reserve a room for this event\, please book here: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/msnspgi-92t-9ff8c3a1-75a7-475f-86c1-c0db25089341/\n\nThe room block will expire on 9/10/2026.Cancellation Policy\nThere is no charge for cancellations made by 9/11/2026. A 50% charge applies for cancellations made between 9/12/2026 and 9/16/2026. Cancellations made between 9/17/2026 and 9/24/2026\, as well as no-shows\, will be charged the full registration price $400 for Wisconsin Chapter NECA members\, $550 for non-members. Attendee substitutions are welcome at any time.Code of Conduct\nBy attending this event\, you agree to abide by all National Electrical Contractors Association Code of Conduct rules\, etiquette\, and privacy guidelines\, as well as the NECA & ELECTRI International Events Code of Conduct. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Description:

Modern construction projects both large and small are complex endeavors\, involving many products\, systems\, and often-disparate players.  \;The coordination and assembly of all the necessary elements at a site is almost impossible to achieve without extensive up-front planning and scheduling.  \;The primary objective of this course is to introduce principles of network scheduling and its potential impact on project success and delay.  \;The second objective of this seminar is to provide a hands-on workshop environment where attendees will have an opportunity to work in pairs to create a simple CPM schedule based upon predetermined criteria and to discuss the issues involved such as manpower loading curves.  \;Ample time is given for discussion of problems encountered in using or preparing a CPM schedule.  \;Although computer applications will be discussed\, the workshop program involves a basic hand-drawn logic diagram and schedule activities.  \;Additional topics covered in this seminar include resource leveling (labor)\, achieving optimum level of workers\, building a manpower loading from the CPM schedule\, determine optimum project duration and build S-curve.

  1. INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING
  1. TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES
  1. PROJECT PLANNING FUNDAMENTALS
  1. CRITICAL PATH METHOD
  1. RESOURCE ALLOCATION AND MANAGEMENT
  1. LEAN CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING
  1. PRODUCTION PLANNING VS. SCHEDULING
  2. MONITORING AND UPDATING SCHEDULES
  1. INTERPRETATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF TIME PROVISIONS
  2. BEST SCHEDULING PRACTICES
  1. LEGAL PERSPECTIVE

Speaker: Dr. Awad Hanna


Daily Agenda

Cost

If eligible\, the $99 educational subsidy will be applied for Wisconsin Chapter members. This will be reimbursed via check after the seminar.

Location: Hilton Garden Inn Sun Prairie
1220 South Grand Ave
Sun Prairie\, WI 53590

Hotel Room Block
A hotel room block is reserved for September 23-24\, 2026\, so you can arrive the night before the course begins.
Rate: $159.00 Standard Rate - 1 King Bed
If you'\;d like to reserve a room for this event\, please book here: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/msnspgi-92t-9ff8c3a1-75a7-475f-86c1-c0db25089341/

The room block will expire on 9/10/2026.

Cancellation Policy
There is no charge for cancellations made by 9/11/2026. A 50% charge applies for cancellations made between 9/12/2026 and 9/16/2026. Cancellations made between 9/17/2026 and 9/24/2026\, as well as no-shows\, will be charged the full registration price &mdash\; $400 for Wisconsin Chapter NECA members\, $550 for non-members. Attendee substitutions are welcome at any time.

Code of Conduct
By attending this event\, you agree to abide by all National Electrical Contractors Association Code of Conduct rules\, etiquette\, and privacy guidelines\, as well as the NECA &\; ELECTRI International Events Code of Conduct.

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