• CDI uses Microsoft Project 2003 to prepare the Overall Project Schedule, SIPS (Short interval Production Schedules) and monthly updates of the Overall Project Schedule.
• Network application allows our project team in the field and office to keep up-to-date on the status of the project and its critical scheduling issues.
• We work with the Owner to determine any site conditions and constraints that will affect construction, and incorporate these requirements into the Construction Schedule and Bid Packages.
• Preliminary Project Schedule:
  • Critical Dates for Pre-Construction Activities
  • Critical Dates for the Issue of Plans & Specifications
  • Early Bid Packages & Procurement of Long Lead-Time Items
  • Shop Drawings, Submittals, Fabrication & Delivery of Long Lead Items
  • Schematic & Design Development Estimates
  • Sub/Vendor Bidding Process
  • Guaranteed Maximum Price
  • Permitting
  • Start of Construction
  • Construction Durations
  • Substantial Completion Date
  • Punch List
  • Furniture/Fixtures/Equipment Installation by the Owner (FF & E)
  • Final Completion Date
  • Certificate of Occupancy Date
  • Owner Occupancy Date
• During the Design Phase:
  • Determine Lead Times and Task Durations as Building Systems, Materials and Equipment are selected
  • Update Schedule as new information becomes available.
• During Construction:
  • Update Overall Project Schedule Weekly
  • Produce Three-Week Short Interval Production Schedules (SIPS)
  • Review Schedule for Critical Delivery and Production Issues
  • Distribute and Discuss Schedule in Weekly Jobsite Meetings with CDI Foremen and Subcontractors' Foremen.
• Our method of scheduling provides a detailed and effective tool for coordination of construction activities with the Owner.

Please feel free to check our references, and you will find CDI has a reputation and history of completing our projects on time or ahead of schedule.