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Beyond DeadlinesStop Wrestling With Schedule Data—Do This InsteadIn this episode we dive into schedule architecture.The ChallengeYour new project is drowning in Primavera files, ad-hoc Power BI dashboards, and a jungle of activity codes no one can explain. Chaos thrives, reports crawl, and leadership wants answers yesterday. On this episode of Beyond Deadlines, co-hosts Micah Piippo and Greg Lawton ask a simple question: How do we fix the architecture behind our schedules? Their mission, turn disorder into a streamlined system any scheduling team can run.Continue LearningCheck out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance...2025-07-0933 min

Beyond DeadlinesFrom Scheduler to Owner: Why I Quit My JobIn this episode we dive into leaving your job to start your own company.The ChallengeDo you stay in the comfort of a well-paid corporate role or step into the unknown as an independent consultant? That question keeps many seasoned construction schedulers up at night. In this episode of the Beyond Deadlines podcast, host Greg Lawton CEO of the AI scheduling platform Nodes & Links puts veteran planner Micah Piippo in the hot seat to unpack his own leap from a global tech giant to a one-man consultancy. Their candid exchange pulls back the curtain...2025-06-2424 min

Beyond DeadlinesFrom GC to Owner Scheduler: How to Nail the Interview (Real Example)In this episode we dive into landing your next job with powerful interview secrets. The ChallengeTransitioning from a senior scheduling role at a general contractor to an owner's position at a major tech company like Google can be daunting. Schedulers must not only demonstrate technical proficiency but also navigate the shift in perspective from contractor-focused to owner-centric scheduling. In this hypothetical challenge, Greg Lawton navigates an interview conducted by Micah Piippo, highlighting critical strategies schedulers must understand, such as managing stakeholders, adapting to different corporate cultures, and influencing decision-making processes effectively.Continue...2025-06-1027 min

Beyond DeadlinesThe Real Cost of Ignoring ProductivityIn this episode we dive into productivity.The ChallengeImagine delivering a complex construction project without tracking productivity. You're left guessing progress, uncertain of efficiency, and facing unexpected delays. Without reliable data, you can't accurately forecast completion dates or manage risks effectively, putting project outcomes in jeopardy. Micah and Greg tackle this critical issue by discussing the true cost of ignoring productivity and practical strategies to address it.Continue LearningCheck out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and SchedulingSubscribe to...2025-05-2732 min

Beyond DeadlinesWhat Every Project Manager Needs to Know About SchedulingIn this episode we dive into what a project manager needs to know about scheduling.The ChallengeHow do you improve your PM's scheduling ability?Continue LearningCheck out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and SchedulingSubscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email NewsletterSubscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠.ConnectFollow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on LinkedIn.Beyond DeadlineIt's time to raise your career to new heights with Beyond Deadlines, th...2025-05-1343 min

Beyond DeadlinesHow to Master Project Prediction: From Uncertainty to SuccessIn this episode we dive into forecasting end dates and the presenting your findings.The ChallengeYou’re four months into a 12-month project. Everything’s been running fine or so it seems. Then your update hits, and the schedule slips. Months late.Your leadership wants answers. You want clarity.This post gives you a step-by-step method to predict project outcomes using real performance data—so you can forecast the finish with confidence and back it up with evidence.Here are the templates.Continue LearningCheck out our new bo...2025-04-2916 min

Beyond DeadlinesQuantum Mechanics Meets Construction SchedulingIn this episode we dive into quantum mechanics.The ChallengeWhat if the biggest problem in construction scheduling isn't bad data or missed deadlines but the very math we use to create schedules?In this episode of Beyond Deadlines, I sat down with my cohost Greg Lawton , CEO of Nodes & Links, to unpack his wild theory that quantum mechanics (yes, the stuff behind particle physics) might hold the answer to fixing the broken logic in how we schedule mega projects. Together, we challenge the 70 year old foundation of the Critical Path Method and ask: is it...2025-04-1525 min

Beyond DeadlinesCheat Codes for Optimizing Construction Schedules with Josh WollanIn this episode we dive into scheduling cheat codes.The ChallengeSchedulers often struggle to make their voices heard. Too often, they are seen as mere status reporters rather than strategic decision-makers. But what if your schedule could drive project success, align incentives, and make scheduling an indispensable tool across the organization? In this episode of Beyond Deadlines, I sat down with Josh Wollan , Director of Project Controls Scheduling at Zachry Construction Corporation, to discuss cheat codes for optimizing schedules and making them a true driver of business outcomes.Continue Learning...2025-03-2532 min

Beyond DeadlinesSchedule Compression: Schedule Compression: The Silent Killer of Projects with Michael PinkYou’re a VP overseeing multiple projects, and no matter how well things start, they always seem to fall apart near the finish line. Despite detailed planning and scheduling, everything looks good—until the final stretch. Suddenly, tasks stack up, trades collide, and deadlines slip. You’ve noticed this trend across your portfolio and need a way to get ahead of the problem. This episode of Beyond Deadlines features Michael Pink , CEO of SmartPM Technologies, Inc., as we break down schedule compression and how to use it as a proactive tool instead of a reactionary fire drill.Contin...2025-03-1831 min

Beyond DeadlinesImplementing Earned Value Management: Lessons from the FieldIn this episode we dive into Earned Value ManagementThe ChallengeEarned Value Management (EVM) is one of the most powerful tools in project controls. But let’s be honest—mention EVM in a meeting, and half the room runs for the hills. The challenge? Taking an organization unfamiliar with EVM and implementing it in a way that actually adds value instead of turning into a compliance-driven headache.In this episode of Beyond Deadlines, I sat down with Chris Mikec, Project Controls Manager, and Frank Casertano, Scheduling Manager, both from Lighthouse Electric. They shar...2025-03-1226 min

Beyond DeadlinesThe Truth About Schedule Contingency with Noah AronsonIn this episode we dive into schedule contingency.The ChallengeImagine you’re tasked with setting up a contingency program for a large general contractor. Your project teams insist that the schedule they’ve built is already optimized. Owners push back, claiming that adding time means losing bids. And project directors worry that contingency will be used as a crutch instead of a strategic tool. The challenge? Convincing stakeholders that contingency isn’t just extra time—it’s the key to delivering projects successfully in a world where the unexpected is inevitable. We're joined thi...2025-03-0431 min

Beyond DeadlinesChallenging Owners: Turning Conflict into Collaboration with Scott CarricoIn this episode we dive into working with challenging owners.The ChallengeImagine this: You're deep into a project when the owner hands full planning and scheduling oversight to a third-party consultant. Suddenly, you're facing schedule reviews, DCMA checks, and an endless back-and-forth. The owner trusts the consultant’s opinion more than your expertise, and every update turns into a battle. How do you turn that conflict into collaboration without losing control of your schedule? We're join this week by Scott Carrico.Continue LearningCheck out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to...2025-02-2527 min

Beyond DeadlinesWhy Predictable Falls Short Embracing Anti-Fragility in Project Planning with Georgia StillwelIn this episode we dive into Predictable vs Agile.The ChallengeIn this episode, we are joined by Georgia Stilwell, Director of Client Solutions at Alice, and we debate whether construction projects should prioritize a predictable schedule or embrace an agile, adaptive approach to planning. We explore the benefits, challenges, and cultural shifts needed to implement anti-fragile scheduling in the industry.Continue LearningCheck out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and SchedulingSubscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email NewsletterSubscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond De...2025-02-1828 min

Beyond DeadlinesScaling Giga Projects (Part 2): Lessons from the Trenches with Athar Syed and Paul CallenderIn this episode we dive into executing mega projects. We are joined by⁠Paul Callender⁠ a Director at⁠ NEOM ⁠and Athar Syed Founder and Managing Director at Atreides Consulting.The ChallengeHow do you rapidly build and scale an organization from a small team to thousands of people while maintaining efficiency, alignment, and adaptability to deliver a $100B+ project?Continue LearningCheck out our new book⁠The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling⁠Subscribe to the⁠Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter⁠Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond...2025-02-1127 min

Beyond DeadlinesScaling Giga Projects Lessons from the Trenches with Athar Syed and Paul Callender (Part 1)In this episode we dive into executing mega projects. We are joined by Paul Callender a Director at NEOM and Athar Syed Founder and Managing Director at Atreides Consulting. The Challenge How do you rapidly build and scale an organization from a small team to thousands of people while maintaining efficiency, alignment, and adaptability to deliver a $100B+ project? Continue Learning Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines...2025-02-0428 min

Beyond DeadlinesHow to Think Like a Scheduling ManagerIn this episode we dive into thinking like a Construction Scheduling Manager. The Challenge Schedule management requires balancing technical precision with social collaboration, aligning teams, and keeping a clear focus on both immediate tasks and future goals. Successful managers use frameworks, gather input, and act on feedback to lead strong teams. Continue Learning Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our...2025-01-2826 min

Beyond DeadlinesHow to Build a Scheduler Training Program That Works with Allen RosiniIn this episode we dive into building a scheduling training program. The Challenge How do you create a scheduling training program that bridges skill gaps, fosters consistency, and meets the diverse needs of a 20-person team with no prior structured training? We're joined this week by Allen Rosini Scheduling Manager at PCL. Continue Learning Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter 2025-01-2115 min

Beyond DeadlinesHow to Avoid Material Management Disasters on Big Jobs with Eshan JayamanneIn this episode we dive into material management. The Challenge Your task is to develop and implement a comprehensive materials and procurement management strategy for a multi-billion-dollar hospital project that currently has no system in place. We're joined this week by Eshan Jayamanne Founder and CEO of Krane a material management software solution. Continue Learning Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter 2025-01-1429 min

Beyond DeadlinesHow to Build Your Own Construction Software CompanyIn this episode we dive into starting a construction software company. The Challenge You have an idea that's been burning inside you for months. You believe it could become a product and even sell successfully. So, how do you make it happen? Continue Learning Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Gr...2025-01-0729 min

Beyond DeadlinesPlanning for 2025: Big Moves for Every SchedulerIn this episode we dive into planning for success in 2025. Continue Learning Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on LinkedIn. Beyond Deadline It's time to raise your career to new heights with Beyond Deadlines, the ultimate destination for construction planners and schedulers. Our podcast is designed to be your go-to guide...2024-12-3026 min

The Project Chatter PodcastS8E192: Unlocking the secrets to conferences with Greg Lawton, Olli Wade and Micah Piippo!In this episode we join forces with the Beyond Deadlines podcast crew recoded live in Washington, DC. We discuss the significance of expos and conferences in the project management field. The boys emphasize the importance of networking, community building, and the shared challenges faced by professionals. The conversation highlights the need for younger generations to engage in these events, innovative workshop ideas for learning, and the value of hands-on experience with software. They also explore the current AI landscape, the importance of genuine conversations, and the role of feedback in continuous learning. In this conversation, we discuss the critical...2024-12-1845 min

Beyond DeadlinesRescue Your Design Project: Proven Steps to Get Back on Track with John SteeleIn this episode we dive into construction design delay. The Challenge The previous design manager has been removed from the project, and your team is being brought in to address the existing challenges. The design is currently six months behind schedule. Your task is to bring it back on track. How do you approach this? We're joined this week by John Steele from Adept Management. Continue Learning Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling ...2024-12-1727 min

Beyond DeadlinesReplacing Chaos with Collaboration in Project Planning with Nitin BhandariIn this episode we dive into developing a baseline. The Challenge You're a PM at a large GC, managing a $500M project in its early stages with full control over outcomes. How do you set up the planning and scheduling process to establish a strong, accurate baseline? Continue Learning Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠...2024-12-1031 min

Beyond DeadlinesHow to Build a World-Class Scheduling Team From Scratch with Brady MercerIn this episode we dive into building teams. The Challenge You have been hired by a large general contractor to set up a planning and scheduling organization. How do you do it? We are joined this week by Brady Mercer the National Planning & Scheduling Director at JE Dunn Construction. Continue Learning Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Chann...2024-12-0329 min

Beyond DeadlinesStress Free File Systems for Construction Planners & SchedulersIn this episode we dive into construction file organization. The Challenge Your files are mess. You waste countless hours finding what you need to work. How do you improve? We're joined this week by The Digital Organizer. Continue Learning Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Gr...2024-11-2625 min

Beyond DeadlinesWho Should (and Shouldn't) Start a Scheduling Business with Diane BragoniIn this episode we dive into starting your own scheduling consultancy. The Challenge If a friend with 10 years of scheduling experience approached you for advice on launching their own consultancy, what guidance would you offer? Diane Bragoni from CPM Schedule Solutions joins us this week to take on the challenge. Continue Learning Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our...2024-11-1928 min

Beyond DeadlinesThe Trust Factor: Transforming Reporting in ConstructionIn this episode we dive into setting up project reporting. The Challenge A billion-dollar project to construct a massive 100-meter-tall statue honoring the next presidential election winner. This isn't just a simple concrete build; it's a complex structure with intricate piping systems running through it. Your task? To design and implement the schedule reporting systems for this monumental endeavor. Continue Learning Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to...2024-11-1232 min

Beyond DeadlinesThe $10 Billion Project Nightmare: Saving Pharmaceutical Giants from FailureIn this episode we dive into a delayed project that needs help to recover. The Challenge Imagine this: you're tasked with saving a massive, multi-year, $10 billion pharmaceutical facility project that’s six months behind schedule, with costs spiraling out of control. The VP has granted you full access and authority to turn it around. How would you approach this? We're joined this week by Leyla (Garayeva) McIntyre. Continue Learning Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling Subscribe to the Be...2024-11-0527 min

Beyond DeadlinesRandom Show | Nuclear Power, Project Curves, Recruiting, Future of Planning and SchedulingIn this episode we dive into a bunch of random topics. The Challenge Building nuclear power plants to support data center demand (3 Mile Island & Microsoft) (Google SMR) Project Curves Recruiting (If you need help filling roles, reach out to us) Future of Planning and Scheduling Continue Learning Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠...2024-10-2940 min

Beyond DeadlinesHow To Build Dashboards That Drive Decisions in ConstructionIn this episode we dive into project dashboards. The Challenge You've been brought in at a large scale general contractor and they've asked you to set up a Microsoft Power BI dashboard. How do you do it? Continue Learning Follow Mathew Spuffard on LinkedIn. Go to the Base1 website. Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Chann...2024-10-2232 min

Beyond DeadlinesWhat Physics Teaches Us About Project AccelerationIn this episode we dive into project acceleration. The Challenge Greg uses principals he's learned in physics to accelerate construction projects. Continue Learning Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on LinkedIn. Beyond Deadline It's time to raise your career to new heights with Beyond Deadlines, the ultimate destinatio...2024-10-1537 min

Beyond DeadlinesEssential Project Metrics: A Deep Dive for Planners and SchedulersIn this episode we dive into Project Metrics. The Challenge A quick fire response for several of the most known construction planning and scheduling metrics. Continue Learning Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on LinkedIn. Beyond Deadline It's time to raise your career to new heights with Beyond Deadlines, th...2024-09-2431 min

Beyond DeadlinesTake Back Control of Your Time: The Power of Digital OrganizationIn this episode we dive into digital organization. The Challenge You have a coworker that constantly complains about emails and files. They are a little bit all over the place and a hot mess. That coworker has noticed that you run a little bit of a different ship. How do you help them out? Continue Learning Here is a free guide on digital organization. Check out our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter 2024-09-1738 min

Beyond DeadlinesUnlocking Prefab Success: Strategies for Better Planning and SchedulingIn this episode we dive into prefabrication. The Challenge You've been brought in to establish a prefabrication program, how do you do it? We're joined this week by Andrew Xue the COO of Offsight - Driving Modular & Prefabrication. Continue Learning The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Planning and Scheduling Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on LinkedIn. Beyond Deadline 2024-09-1029 min

Beyond DeadlinesTransforming Construction: Google’s Matt Craske on Computer Vision’s ImpactIn this episode we dive into computer vision. Continue Learning Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on LinkedIn. Beyond Deadline It's time to raise your career to new heights with Beyond Deadlines, the ultimate destination for construction planners and schedulers. Our podcast is designed to be your go-to guide whether you're starting out in this dynamic field, transitioning from another sector, or you're a seasoned professional. Through our cutting-edge content...2024-08-2746 min

Beyond DeadlinesBreaking Down Top Job Posts: Discover Career and Industry InsightsSign up to our email newsletter. Buy our new book. The Challenge In this episode we dive into our email newsletter and deep dive three construction planning and scheduling job postings. Continue Learning Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on LinkedIn. Beyond Deadline It's time to raise your career to new heights with Beyond Deadlines, the ultimate destination for construction planners and schedulers. Our...2024-08-2038 min

Beyond DeadlinesLeveraging Intelligent Automation in Construction with Helena LiuIn this episode we dive into adding automation to construction work flows. The Challenge A general contractor who has brought you in to provide automations for their company. They are totally green to this. They haven't done anything to it, but the VP flew you in and said, I have seen your YouTube videos. I have to have you help us fix our company. Where do you start? Continue Learning Helena Liu's Youtube Channel Buy our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and...2024-08-1328 min

Beyond DeadlinesThe Career Game: How to Maximize Earnings in Construction Planning and SchedulingIn this episode we dive into construction planning and scheduling career progression. The Challenge How do you make more money as a construction planner or scheduler? Buy our new book The Critical Path Career: How to Advance in Construction Planning and Scheduling. Continue Learning Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on LinkedIn. Beyond Deadline It's time to raise your career to new heights with Beyond Deadlines, th...2024-08-0629 min

Beyond DeadlinesMastering Leadership in Project Scheduling with Michael LepageIn this episode we dive into leadership with special guest Michael Lepage. The Challenge You are a junior scheduler and you want to grow in leadership and capability. You feel like you got a pretty good handle on the technical side of P6, but you want to be able to grow your career. How do you go about doing it? Continue Learning Visit Plan Academy the #1 training platform in Project Controls. Subscribe to Plan Academy's YouTube page. Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe...2024-07-3037 min

Beyond DeadlinesBeyond Deadlines Turns One: Celebrating a MilestoneIn this episode we celebrate turning 1 years old 🎂. The Challenge What has been the most significant lesson you've learned in construction planning and scheduling over the last year? From past projects that we've discussed, can you share one that was your favorite? What has been your biggest challenge with the podcast? Who were some of your favorite guests, and why? What are your thoughts on the future of the podcast in the next year? If there is one person, alive or dead, that you could hav...2024-07-2428 min

Beyond DeadlinesFrom Standards to Systematization: Mastering Portfolio ManagementIn this episode we dive into Portfolio Management The Challenge Explore key strategies for mastering portfolio and program management with insights on AI integration, governance, and analytics. Continue Learning Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on LinkedIn. Beyond Deadline It's time to raise your career to new heights with Beyond Deadlines, the ultimate destination for construction planners and schedulers. Our podcast is designed to be your go-to guide whether you're starting...2024-07-1636 min

Beyond DeadlinesThe Secret to Billion Dollar Project PredictabilityIn this episode we dive into Project Predictability. The Challenge How do you implement predictability on projects and programs? Continue Learning Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on LinkedIn. Beyond Deadline It's time to raise your career to new heights with Beyond Deadlines, the ultimate destination for construction planners and schedulers. Our podcast is designed to be your go-to guide whether you're starting out in this dynamic field, t...2024-07-0943 min

Beyond DeadlinesBaseline Management Essentials (replay)In this episode we pull an episode from the archives and dive into Baseline Management. The Challenge Imagine you're the head of scheduling for a contractor who's been challenged to build a $5 billion data center, and you've been asked by the client to establish a schedule baseline. How would you go about doing this? Continue Learning Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on LinkedIn. Beyond Deadline It's time to raise...2024-07-0216 min

Beyond DeadlinesFrom Setback to Success: Mastering Project RecoveryIn this episode we dive into recovering project delay with Matt Kilgore. The Challenge A General Contractor has been removed from a site due to poor performance. The project is six months behind schedule. You are now the Director of Scheduling who's supposed to get things back on track. They have parachuted you in and you are here to help. What do you do? Continue Learning Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠...2024-06-2534 min

Beyond DeadlinesThe 4 Career Stages of a Project ConsultantIn this episode we dive into construction consultancy careers. The Challenge You have stumbled in to a project controls consultancy banquet and been asked to describe the career of three to four different consultants, each one at different stages of their career. You work the room, provide these individuals advice on what is their next step. Continue Learning Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Check Out Our Website. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠...2024-06-1830 min

Beyond DeadlinesRandom Show Primavera P6 AI Guide AR VR Applications Pull Planning and DronesIn this episode we dive into random topics Primavera P6 Pro Guide by Ed van der Tak Generative AI for Planners Planera Continue Learning Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on LinkedIn. Beyond Deadline It's time to raise your career to new heights with Beyond Deadlines, the ultimate destination for construction planners and schedulers. Our podcast is designed to be your go-to guide whether you're starting out in this dynamic field, transit...2024-06-1133 min

Beyond DeadlinesStreamlining Construction: Prefabrication Strategies UnveiledIn this episode we dive into Prefabrication. The Challenge You've been assigned to an owner's program and the owner has typically only done stick-built type construction. They have begun to dip their toes into the prefabrication space. You've been tasked you with setting up a program. How do you go about doing that? We are joined this episode by Blake Roskelley from Clark Pacific. Continue Learning US Resiliency Council Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠...2024-06-0428 min

Beyond DeadlinesSetting Effective Baselines (Replay)As we near 1 year of publishing Beyond Deadlines we have decided to do a throwback to our first episode. Starting with the start of plans and schedules... Baselines The Challenge Imagine you're the head of scheduling for a contractor who's been challenged to build a $5 billion data center, and you've been asked by the client to establish a schedule baseline. How would you go about doing this? Continue Learning Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our...2024-06-0315 min

Beyond DeadlinesFrom Junior to Senior: Essential Steps for Mentors and MenteesIn this episode we dive into going from a Junior Planner and Schedule to a Senior Planner or Scheduler. The Challenge You are mentoring a project planner who is looking for career growth and long -term career success. What advice would you give your mentee? Continue Learning Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠ The Beyond Deadlines Website Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on LinkedIn. Beyond Deadline It's time to raise your career to n...2024-05-2937 min

Beyond DeadlinesLawrence’s AI Tips: A Case Study in Document OverloadIn this episode we dive into setting up GPTs with our guest Lawrence Rowland. The Challenge Every aspect of your project is experiencing tremendous difficulty. In your conversation with the construction director, you realized that one of the biggest issues is that there are many project documents scattered across a wide array of project folders, and nobody reads them. What can you do to resolve this issue? Continue Learning Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠...2024-05-2133 min

Beyond DeadlinesBreaking Delays: XYZ's Innovative AR Tactics for On-Time DeliveryIn this episode we dive into using Augmented Reality on a delayed project with ⁠Eoin Manning⁠ VP of Project Delivery from ⁠XYZ Reality⁠. The Challenge A major construction project you are working on experiences a six-week delay. As a Senior Scheduler, you have many ideas for pulling that delay in. How do you save the project? How do you use this to advocate for programmatic changes? Continue Learning Subscribe to the ⁠Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠...2024-05-1428 min

Beyond DeadlinesBuilding Leaders Kyle Nitchen's Blueprint for Project SuccessIn this episode we dive into improving project team culture. The Challenge You have been hired as the VP of Construction at a large general contractor. The contractor has said their main issues are delivering projects on time and they feel that it's rooted in a cultural issue. Their having challenges across the leadership spectrum and they've brought you in to address this challenge. How do go about doing it? We are joined this week by Kyle Nitchen. Senior Project Manager for Layton Construction and author of the Influential Project...2024-05-0726 min

Beyond DeadlinesRethinking Construction’s Digital Strategy: A Future-Proof Framework by Matt Craske Head of Project Controls at GoogleIn this episode we dive into a digital approach to construction. The Challenge You've been tasked with a digital first approach for construction tools at a large GC. How do you go about doing it? The Guest Matt Craske is the Head of Project Controls for the Google Data Center team. Continue Learning Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on LinkedIn. Beyond Deadline It's time to raise your caree...2024-04-3031 min

Beyond DeadlinesMeasuring Success: How Earned Value Management Transforms Project DeliveryIn this episode we dive into Earned Value Management (EVM) with Eoin Manning VP of Project Delivery from XYZ Reality. The Challenge You've took a new job and you are the director of scheduling for a large general contractor who wants to implement earned value management. How do you go about doing it? Continue Learning Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on LinkedIn. Beyond Deadline It's time to raise your caree...2024-04-2327 min

Beyond DeadlinesSpeed Wins: Accelerating Project Delivery in Data CentersIn this episode we dive into accelerating Data Center construction. The Challenge You are a Senior Scheduler for a hyper scale data center company. You have a bunch of great ideas about how to accelerate the projects at a company level. How do you focus and make sure your ideas are executed? Continue Learning How to Get Anything Approved (Presentation Templates) Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Gr...2024-04-1631 min

Beyond DeadlinesThe Art of the Ask 🙋 Techniques for Gaining ApprovalHere is the free template used in the show. The Challenge You have this amazing idea that you know would be a massive benefit to your project and company. How do you go about getting it approved? Continue Learning Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on LinkedIn. Beyond Deadline It's time to raise your career to new heights with Beyond Deadlines, the ultimate destination for constructio...2024-04-0932 min

Beyond DeadlinesUK's AI Project Delivery Report, Data Center Investment Surge, The Value of CertificationsIn this episode we dive into UK's AI Project Delivery Report, Data Center Investment Surge, The Value of Certifications. Continue Learning Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on LinkedIn. Beyond Deadline It's time to raise your career to new heights with Beyond Deadlines, the ultimate destination for construction planners and schedulers. Our podcast is designed to be your go-to guide whether you're starting out in this dynamic field, transit...2024-04-0230 min

Beyond DeadlinesRandom Show 🏗 Automated Progress, Future of ConTech, Alternative Careers and More PlannersIn this episode we cover a random assortment of topics. The Challenge The only challenge is what is on the top of mind. Our guest today is ⁠Saurabh Ladha⁠ from ⁠Doxel.ai⁠ Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn newsletter. ⁠⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠. Connect ⁠Explore Doxel⁠ Follow ⁠Saurabh Ladha⁠ on LinkedIn Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠ ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠ on LinkedIn. Beyond Deadline Specialized in empowering construction planners and schedulers worldwide, we offer rich content, advice, and tools to launch and boost your career in planning...2024-03-2633 min

Beyond DeadlinesBecoming a Data Savvy Project Leader 💡 Strategies for Next Level ManagementIn this episode we dive into Data Analytics in Project Management. The Challenge Imagine you're leading a crucial project with the potential to significantly impact your organization. However, you face a daunting obstacle: you must leverage the full power of data analytics to drive your project to success, but without the deep technical expertise or mastery of complex analytics tools. Continue Learning Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Beyo...2024-03-1935 min

Beyond DeadlinesFrom Risk to Reward The Power of Effective Risk Presentations in Project ManagementIn this episode we dive into presenting Risk Analysis for Construction Projects. The Challenge After completing a thorough Risk Analysis for your project, the next critical step is to present your findings to management. This is where your hard work pays off. How can you ensure that your detailed analysis is communicated effectively, garnering the attention and action it deserves from management. Continue Learning Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠...2024-03-0629 min

Beyond DeadlinesFearful to Fearless: Convincing the Skeptics in Tech TransformationIn this episode we dive into practical strategies to implement new technology on projects. The Challenge You are a construction technology adoption specialist at a mid-size construction firm. Your company has recently invested in several state-of-the-art tools aimed at enhancing project management, planning, scheduling, and on-site safety. Your challenge is to develop and execute a plan that ensures widespread adoption and effective utilization of these technologies across all upcoming projects. How do you do it? Continue Learning Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newslett...2024-02-2729 min

Beyond DeadlinesProject Update Pitfalls: How to Deliver News Executives Can UseIn this episode we dive into presenting a project status update. The Challenge You have a set of construction data and need to present it to an executive. Continue Learning Subscribe to the Beyond Deadlines Email Newsletter Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin Newsletter ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on LinkedIn. Beyond Deadline It's time to raise your career to new heights with Beyond Deadlines, the ultimate destination for construction planners and schedulers. Our podcast is designed to be your go-to guide...2024-02-2029 min

Beyond DeadlinesYour Guide to Implementing Tech in ConstructionIn this episode we dive into implementing new technology on construction projects. The Challenge You are the VP of Construction for an owner and your team has come to you with a recommendation to adopt a technology. How do you go about evaluating the new software and technology? Our guest today is Saurabh Ladha from Doxel.ai Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn newsletter. ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Explore Doxel Follow Saurabh Ladha on LinkedIn F...2024-02-1322 min

Beyond DeadlinesThe Random Show | Evolution of Project Management, AI in Bidding, Niche Specialization, and Future Mega ProjectsIn this episode we have a Random Show. The Challenge Challenges in Planning and Schedule Management: Introduction and focus of the podcast. Contracts and Winning Business: Different approaches to winning business, costs associated with bidding, and the impact of generative AI on the bidding process. Project Insurance: The basis of project insurance, focusing on balance sheets rather than project performance. Specialization in Project Management: The value of specializing in certain areas of project management for higher compensation and the different roles within project management (technical, non-technical, managing technical risk, managing commercial risk, and managing operational risk). ...2024-02-0631 min

Beyond DeadlinesThe High Demand for Project Control Experts: Navigating the Career ShiftIn this episode we dive into how to transition from a Construction Project Manager into Project Controls. The Challenge You are mentoring a friend who is currently a project manager and is considering a switch into project controls. What advice would you give? Continue Learning Chirag Shah LinkedIn Profile The Controls Hub Pace Global ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn newsletter. ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on Link...2024-01-3027 min

Beyond DeadlinesCup Cakes and Float: A Deep Dive on Construction Schedule PredictabilityIn this episode deep dive on construction schedule predictability. The Challenge You are the VP at a large contractor that has recently took over a big construction site. There are two programs currently being executed. One, an ongoing maintenance program that is comprised of small projects. The other is an entirely new facility. There has been concerns about predictability based on past performance. How do you fix it? Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn new...2024-01-2324 min

Beyond DeadlinesQuick Fire Challenge: AI's Impact on Project Scheduling, Mastering Resource Load Strategies, Critical Path's Modern RelevanceIn this episode we have a quick fire question challenge. The Challenge Greg and Micah go back and forth on a variety of topics that include. Resource loaded schedule or don't? Critical path. Is it dead? To get promoted, learn advanced analysis or interview skills? Strengths or lags in your schedule? How many schedules for one project? Necessary activity codes in a schedule? How concerned are you about AI in scheduling? Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ne...2024-01-1614 min

Beyond DeadlinesThe Secret to Successful Team Expansion in Planning and SchedulingIn this episode we dive into increasing a team size to meet project demand. The Challenge You are the VP of scheduling for a general contractor and need more people to satisfy the work that you've won on the books. Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn newsletter. ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on LinkedIn. Beyond Deadline Specialized in empowering construction planners and schedulers worldwide, we offer rich content, advice, and tools to launch and boost your car...2024-01-0922 min

Beyond Deadlines10 Game-Changing Tactics for Planners and Schedulers Aiming for Senior RolesIn this episode we dive into Promotion. Content to Help Get You Promoted How to Land a Top Scheduling Job: A Step by Step Guide Journey From Senior Scheduler to Vice President Junior Scheduler to $200K Construction Planning and Scheduler Resume for the Top 1% Jobs. The Ultimate Guide to Acing Your Next Construction Planning or Scheduling Interview. Subscribe to Beyond Deadlines Newsletter: Your Weekly Gateway to Exclusive Planning Strategies and Top Construction Job Picks. How to Become a Construction Scheduler 2024-01-0321 min

Beyond DeadlinesThe Random Show | Reflections, Impact of AI, VC $, Evolution of Planning & Scheduling, Career Growth and PredictionsIn this episode we talk about random topics to close out the year. Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn newsletter. ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on LinkedIn. Beyond Deadline Specialized in empowering construction planners and schedulers worldwide, we offer rich content, advice, and tools to launch and boost your career in planning and scheduling. No degree? Transitioning? Seasoned expert? We're your resource. Forget about expensive certifications and out-of-date degrees. Access the future of planning wi...2023-12-2835 min

Beyond DeadlinesStop Boring SpecificationsIn this episode we dive into Construction Planning and Scheduling Specifications The Challenge You are the Planning and Scheduling Manager at a major data center company. When you started, the company had an outdated schedule specification. One key aspect of improving delivery is updating the specification. How would you go about improving it? Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn newsletter. ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on LinkedIn. Beyond Deadline Specialized in empowering construction planners and s...2023-12-1929 min

Beyond DeadlinesHow to Stop a BullyIn this episode we cover how to deal with a bully in the workplace. The Challenge You are a scheduler working on a large construction program. When you first started, you had a very good relationship with the senior project manager. Recently due to the use of your AI in planning and scheduling, you've caught the eye of many VPs. Since then, your relationship with the senior project manager has deteriorated. They often belittle you in groups and are starting to talk behind your back. How do you handle this situation? Continue Learning 2023-12-1228 min

Beyond DeadlinesCritical Chain: An overview on how to deliver projects on time.In this episode we dive into Critical Chain Planning and Scheduling strategies. The Challenge Critical Chain was developed in the 1990s by the infamous Eliyahu Goldratt who wrote The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement. In this episode our guest Ian Heptinstall provides an overview of the strategy and how you can being to use it on your projects. Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn newsletter. ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Beyond Dead...2023-12-0529 min

Beyond DeadlinesTimeline Tapestry: Integrating Mega Project SchedulesIn this episode we dive into Schedule Integration. The Challenge You're a scheduler and have been asked to run an owners program with 10 General Contractors. All of the schedules need to be integrated into one single schedule. How do you do it? Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin newsletter. ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on LinkedIn. Beyond Deadline Specialized in empowering construction planners and schedulers worldwide, we offer rich content, advice, and tools to launch and b...2023-11-2127 min

Beyond DeadlinesBreaking Through BaselinesIn this episode we dive into how to improve Construction Schedule Baselines. The Challenge You've been appointed as the director of planning integration at a construction firm with a history of schedule delays that seem to be the product of poor baseline schedule development. Your job is to fix this. How do you do it? Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn newsletter. ⁠⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠, Kevin and ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ on LinkedIn. Check out Alice Technologies Beyond Deadl...2023-11-1431 min

Beyond DeadlinesEfficiency Unleashed: Productized Services in Construction Planning and SchedulingIn this episode we dive into creating Productized services in Construction Planning and Scheduling. The Challenge You've been asked to be the VP of Planning and Scheduling at a top consultancy. Traditionally, the company has provided people but there have been constraints on planning and scheduling talent. She wants you to figure out ways to do more with less. The CEO has tasked you specifically with creating a productized strategy for clients. Continue Learning ⁠⁠Access to top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ Linkedin newsletter. Check Out Our...2023-11-0732 min

Beyond DeadlinesUplifting Project Delivery (Part 2)In this episode we dive into mentoring the CEO of a General Contractor The Challenge Imagine you've recently been consulted by a close friend who happens to be the CEO of a major general contractor. She's expressed concerns about her company's project management approach, fearing that it might be costing them valuable contracts. Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin newsletter. ⁠Check Out Our YouTube Channel⁠. Connect Follow ⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠ and ⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠ on LinkedIn. Beyond Deadlines Specialized in empowering...2023-11-0125 min

Beyond DeadlinesUplifting Project Delivery (Part 1)In this episode we dive into mentoring the CEO of a General Contractor The Challenge Imagine you've recently been consulted by a close friend who happens to be the CEO of a major general contractor. She's expressed concerns about her company's project management approach, fearing that it might be costing them valuable contracts. Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ Linkedin newsletter. Check Out Our YouTube Channel. Connect Follow ⁠Micah⁠, ⁠Greg⁠ and Beyond Deadlines on LinkedIn. Beyond Deadlines 2023-10-3024 min

Beyond DeadlinesCreating the Ultimate Planning TeamIn this episode discuss how to Create the Ultimate Planning Team. The Challenge You are creating the world's greatest scheduling team ever assembled. How would you do it? Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ Linkedin newsletter. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠ on Linkedin Beyond Deadlines Specialized in empowering construction planners and schedulers worldwide, we offer rich content, advice, and tools to launch and boost your career in planning and scheduling. No degree? Transitioning? Seasoned expert? We're your resource. Forget...2023-10-3019 min

Beyond DeadlinesThe Power of Simplicity: Crafting Clear Messages for Executives & BoardsIn this episode we dive into presenting schedule performance to Executives and Boards The Challenge You are the VP of scheduling and you've been asked to present the company's scheduling performance to the CEO and the board. Continue Learning ⁠⁠Exclusive Access to Planning and Scheduling Tactics⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ Linkedin newsletter. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠ on Linkedin Beyond Deadlines Specialized in empowering construction planners and schedulers worldwide, we offer rich content, advice, and tools to launch and boost your career in planning and scheduling. N...2023-10-3023 min

Beyond DeadlinesFrom Hard Hats to Home Office: The Remote Reshaping of Planning & SchedulingIn this episode we dive into Work from Home Planning and Scheduling. The Challenge You've been brought in as the head of scheduling for a large general contractor to implement some form of working from home policy. How would you do it? Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ Linkedin newsletter. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠ on Linkedin Beyond Deadlines Specialized in empowering construction planners and schedulers worldwide, we offer rich content, advice, and tools to launch and boost your career in pl...2023-10-3030 min

Beyond DeadlinesChaos to Clarity: How Schedule Assurance Can Transform Your ProjectsIn this episode we dive into Schedule Assurance with guest Philip Powell. The Challenge You are the Head of a Schedule Assurance practice, and you’ve been asked to review the schedule of a major infrastructure project. How would you go about doing this? Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ Linkedin newsletter. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠ on Linkedin Beyond Deadlines Specialized in empowering construction planners and schedulers worldwide, we offer rich content, advice, and tools to launch and boost your ca...2023-10-3023 min

Beyond DeadlinesMaximizing Profits with Risk ManagementIn this episode we dive into Risk Management with Charlotte Candy. The Challenge You are the Director of Risk Management for a top 10 US contractor. The CFO wants to hold less contingency on the books, so they can report better numbers. She’s tasked you with figuring this out from a risk perspective. What do you do? Continue Learning ⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ Linkedin newsletter. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠ on Linkedin Beyond Deadlines Specialized in empowering construction...2023-10-3025 min

Beyond DeadlinesBuilding Schedule CultureIn this episode we dive into improving Schedule Culture The Challenge Imagine you've just joined our team as a scheduler for a multi-billion-dollar capital program. One of your primary responsibilities will be to help project team members understand the value and usefulness of schedules. How would you go about building a schedule culture within the project team? Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ Linkedin newsletter. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠ on Linkedin Beyond Deadlines Specialized in empowering construction pl...2023-10-3017 min

Beyond DeadlinesJourney from Senior Scheduler to Vice PresidentIn this episode we dive into a journey from Senior Scheduler to Vice President. The Challenge You are mentoring a Senior Scheduler who has grand visions of summiting the corporate mountain and becoming a Vice President. What advice do you give? How do you help this scheduler achieve their dreams? Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ Linkedin newsletter. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠ on Linkedin Beyond Deadlines Specialized in empowering construction plan...2023-10-3023 min

Beyond DeadlinesUnlocking the Power of KPIsIn this episode we dive into Scheduling KPIs The Challenge You are the Director of Project Controls at a Top 10 General Contractor. Historically the only KPIs are milestone variance. How do you establish a new set? Mentioned in the show the BCG Matrix Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ Linkedin newsletter. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠ on Linkedin Beyond Deadlines Specialized in empowering construction planners and schedulers worldwide, we offer rich content, advice, and tools to...2023-10-3023 min

Beyond DeadlinesJunior Scheduler to $200KIn this episode we dive into a Junior Scheduler who wants to earn $200K per year. The Challenge You're mentoring a Junior Scheduler who wants to earn $200K per year. How would you go about making this person's dream a reality? Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ Linkedin newsletter. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠ on Linkedin Beyond Deadlines Specialized in empowering construction planners and schedulers worldwide, we offer rich content, advice, and tools to launch and boost your career in planning...2023-10-3031 min

Beyond DeadlinesDigital TransformationIn this episode we dive into Digital Transformation. The Challenge You’ve been brought into a construction owner and tasked by the VP of Operations to Digitalize Scheduling. How would you go about it? Continue Learning ⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ Linkedin newsletter. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠ on Linkedin Beyond Deadlines Specialized in empowering construction planners and schedulers worldwide, we offer rich content, advice, and tools to launch and boost your career in planning and scheduling. No degree? Trans...2023-10-3027 min

Beyond DeadlinesProject AccelerationIn this episode we dive into Project Acceleration. The Challenge You are a Director of Scheduling at a prominent consultant 🎩. You’ve been dropped into the construction of a new nuclear☢ facility in which there are early signs of schedule delay. The CEO of the construction company has requested you🫵 specifically and has asked you into accelerate 🏇the project to protect her margins💸. What do you do? Continue Learning Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ Linkedin newsletter. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠ on Linked...2023-10-3021 min

Beyond DeadlinesImproving PredictabilityIn this episode we dive into Improving Predictability. The Challenge You are the schedule manager overseeing the construction of a new $3 billion dollar sports stadium that has to open in 2027. At different points of the projects how do you ensure the facility is delivered on schedule? Continue Learning ⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠ Linkedin newsletter. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠ on Linkedin Beyond Deadlines Specialized in empowering construction planners and schedulers worldwide, we offer rich content, advice, and tools to laun...2023-10-3023 min

Beyond DeadlinesChange ManagementIn this episode we dive into Schedule Change Management. The Challenge You have been recruited as the Head of Scheduling to a contractor who is in negotiation to sign a $2Bn construction contract. The CEO wishes you to establish a Schedule Change Management procedure that gives your commercial team the most optionality possible to make profit. Anything is currently possible in the contracting framework. How would you go about doing this? Continue Learning Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs. Subscribe to the ⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠ Linkedin newsletter. Conne...2023-07-2519 min

Beyond DeadlinesBaseline ManagementIn this episode we dive into Baseline Management. The Challenge Imagine you’re the Head of Scheduling for a contractor who’s been challenged to build a $5Bn data center, and you have been asked by the client to “establish a schedule baseline”. How would you go about doing this? Continue Learning ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access to Top Planning and Scheduling Jobs.⁠⁠ Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠Beyond Deadlines⁠⁠⁠ Linkedin newsletter. Connect Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠Micah⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Greg⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Linkedin Beyond Deadlines Specialized in empowering construction planners and sc...2023-07-2516 min

Beyond DeadlinesBeyond Deadlines the Only Podcast for Planning and Scheduling LeadersWe believe... Construction Planning and Scheduling careers lead to rich lives. Unbeknownst to most, there are many high-paying jobs with excellent career trajectories for planners and schedulers. You can work anywhere in the world on projects that benefit future generations. You've come to the right place if you're starting out or seeking rocket fuel to boost your career. Our content is for everyone. Don’t have a college degree? No problem. No construction experience? No problem. In construction but looking to transition? No problem. Already a planner or scheduler and looking for growth? No problem. Our goal is to help yo...2023-07-2400 min