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Scheduling Fundamentals: Building the Project Timeline: Live Online 2026: October 29
October 29 | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET
Turn scheduling from a daily headache into your project’s control tower. In this course, you will learn how to build clear, realistic timelines that keep trades aligned, prevent delays and keep jobs moving from kickoff to closeout. Walk away with practical tools you can use immediately to plan smarter, track progress with confidence and deliver projects on time.
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This live class is intended to be interactive. Please ensure you are in an environment that allows you to participate and that your camera and microphone are working.
Due to the live, interactive nature of this course, no recordings will be available.
Course Overview:
Master the fundamentals of construction scheduling and learn how to plan, manage and projects on time. This practical course is designed for builders, remodelers, project managers and trade professionals who want to create clear, effective schedules that support every phase of a project.
You will explore how construction schedules improve planning, communication, coordination and overall project execution. The course breaks down key schedule types, components and methods, helping you understand how to build timelines that work in real-world construction environments.
Through real-world scenarios, you will also learn how to navigate common scheduling challenges, including trade coordination, contract requirements and builder-specific constraints that impact timelines and project performance.
By the end of this course, you will know how to create structured project schedules with defined milestones, realistic durations and clear sequencing. You will walk away with tools you can immediately apply to improve workflow, track progress and keep projects moving forward efficiently.
When you finish this course, you’ll be able to:
- Understand how construction scheduling supports planning, communication and project execution.
- Identify project activities, sequencing and task dependencies.
- Build timelines using durations, lead times and lag times.
- Identify the differences between master schedules, milestone schedules, look-ahead schedules and short-interval schedules.
- Apply scheduling methods like Gantt charts and Critical Path Method (CPM) basics.
- Coordinate trades and incorporate contract requirements into your schedule.
- Identify and solve common scheduling challenges in residential construction.
NAHB Credit: This course counts for 3 continuing education credits.
Important Registration Details:
This course is non-transferable. Do not use another individual’s login information to register for this course. You must login to nahb.org as yourself to receive your certificate of completion and credit for this course. If you are not registered on nahb.org, Create Your Login now.
If you are having issues with your login, please contact our help desk.
To get access to membership pricing as a peer member under an employer’s membership, please reach out to our help desk at [email protected] or 202-266-8313.
You will have access to course materials, including the course test, for 30 days after the conclusion of the live sessions.
Cancellation and Refund Policy: You may cancel your registration and request a refund by emailing [email protected] until the day of the scheduled live class. If requested after the class has begun a fee will be charged ($25 for a 3-hour class, $50 for a 6-hour class).
Contact [email protected] with any questions.