This course equips construction project managers and project teams with practical strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce delays, and optimize resource utilization across every phase of a project. Participants will learn accessible methods for planning, communication, coordination, and digital workflow adoption - without requiring advanced scheduling expertise. Through real-world examples and actionable frameworks, teams gain the tools to deliver projects with greater confidence and control.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Participants will gain practical skills to:

• Identify key drivers of productivity on construction projects.
• Apply practical planning and coordination techniques that reduce delays.
• Strengthen communication workflows to support timely decisions and team alignment.
• Use digital tools to streamline daily project activities.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement that boosts long-term productivity.
   

PREREQUSITE

Procept's Project Management Essentials for Contractors course (or an equivalent)

MATERIALS

The course manual contains presentation content, exercises, and suggested solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Module 1: Understanding Productivity Challenges in Construction

• Common causes of inefficiency (scope clarity, access issues, waiting on decisions)
• Impact of delays, rework, and miscommunication on cost and schedule
• Practical productivity indicators for PMs (simple KPIs, look-ahead checks, constraint tracking)
   

Module 2: Planning for Efficiency (Without Being a Scheduler)

• Read and interpret key schedule elements (critical path, float, major milestones).
• Apply look-ahead and field-driven planning to anticipate constraints.
• Coordinate resources and risks using simple, PM-friendly tools.
   

Module 3: Enhancing Communication and Collaboration

• Establish clear information flow between office, field, trades, and owners.
• Use structured coordination routines to keep teams aligned.
• Manage conflict and decision bottlenecks with effective communication techniques.
   

Module 4: Leveraging Technology and Continuous Improvement

• Select and apply practical digital tools (Dashboards, PMIS)
• Use basic automation and data insights to streamline workflows.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement through feedback loops and lessons learned.