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	For more information see: Critical path and Programme for building design and construction.		For more information see: Critical path and Programme for building design and construction.
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		+	Some forms of construction contract will require the prepartion of a programme by the contractor. For example NEC requires that the contractor prepares a programme for the works which is then submitted to the project manager for their approval. If it is approved, this becomes the 'accepted programme'. The programme should be practicable and realistic, showing when the contractor intends to carry out each part of the works and identifying the resource they intend to use.
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		+	For more information see: Accepted programme.
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		+	Other forms of contract may require that the contractor provides a master programme for the construction of the works as soon as possible after the execution of the contract, if it has not been previously provided. However, as it is produced after the execution of the contract, the programme does not impose any obligation on the contractor beyond those obligations imposed by the contract documents.
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		+	For more information see: Contractor's master programme.

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		+	* Accepted programme.
	* Construction progress report.		* Construction progress report.
	* Construction stage report.		* Construction stage report.
	* Contractor.		* Contractor.
	* Contract administrator.		* Contract administrator.
−	* Consultant team.
	* Contractor's master programme.		* Contractor's master programme.
	* Critical path method CPM.		* Critical path method CPM.
	* Earned value analysis.		* Earned value analysis.
−	* Employer's agent.
	* Gantt chart		* Gantt chart
−	* Health and Safety.
	* How progress is agreed in construction.		* How progress is agreed in construction.
	* Long lead-time item		* Long lead-time item
−	* Management contractor.
	* Programme consultant.		* Programme consultant.
	* Project programme.		* Project programme.
	* Progress of construction works.		* Progress of construction works.
−	* Project manager.	+	* Scheduling construction activities
−	* Samples and mock-ups.	+
−	* Scheduling construction activities.	+
−	* Site meeting.	+
−	* Sub contractor.	+
−	* Works contractors.	+

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−	Constructing a building is a complex process which involves the co-ordination of many multifaceted ~~material and human~~ resources. To ensure the project achieves the requisite time and budgetary constraints, detailed programmes ~~of work~~ are devised to eliminate ~~as far as possible any unforeseen circumstances~~.	+	Constructing a building is a complex process which involves the co-ordination of many multifaceted resources. To ensure the project achieves the requisite time and budgetary constraints, detailed programmes are devised to eliminate.

−	There are several areas of work that require detailed ~~packages~~, one of which is the contract programme. Typically, the successful contractor ~~or builder~~ will start planning the project in great detail as soon as they have signed the construction contract. It is usually the contractor’s responsibility to specify the order in which the work will be undertaken. This will require a close examination of what resources are available, assessing the time that may be required and the impact that subcontractors will have on the programme.	+	There are several areas of work that require detailed planning, one of which is the contract programme. Typically, the successful contractor will start planning the project in great detail as soon as they have signed the construction contract. It is usually the contractor’s responsibility to specify the order in which the work will be undertaken. This will require a close examination of what resources are available, assessing the time that may be required and the impact that subcontractors, suppliers and other third parties will have on the programme.

−	Using the information in the contract documents, the contractor usually prepares a method statement in the form of a schedule that divides the intended construction work into operations; this will encompass the labour and plant requirements – and their availability – associated with each work element. This information is then converted into a draft programme and circulated to all management personnel associated with the project. Once they have had enough time to consider the proposals, they can discuss the contents ~~with the contractor at a subsequent general meeting where~~ working methods and amendments can be agreed.	+	Using the information in the contract documents, the contractor usually prepares a method statement in the form of a schedule that divides the intended construction work into operations; this will encompass the labour and plant requirements – and their availability – associated with each work element. This information is then converted into a draft programme and circulated to all management personnel associated with the project. Once they have had enough time to consider the proposals, they can discuss the contents so that working methods and amendments can be agreed.

−	Time overruns are common in construction projects and contractors will try to avoid this happening by ensuring the work is completed earlier than the target completion date. This will be particularly pertinent if the contract involves ~~monetary penalties, and~~ the imposition of liquidated and ascertained damages after the agreed completion date.	+	Time overruns are common in construction projects and contractors will try to avoid this happening by ensuring the work is completed earlier than the target completion date. This will be particularly pertinent if the contract involves the imposition of liquidated and ascertained damages after the agreed completion date.

−	The nature of the construction process ~~usually~~ means that a planned programme can become unrealistic due to factors beyond the contractor’s control, such as inclement weather, materials delivered later than agreed, ~~subcontractors nominated late in~~ the ~~day and~~ designers giving late instructions. If such circumstances occur, the contract programme should be updated to reflect the situation and include a revised action plan~~. The amended plan should also ensure the contractor is not liable for unjust claims for delays~~.	+	The nature of the construction process means that a planned programme can also become unrealistic due to factors beyond the contractor’s control, such as inclement weather, materials delivered later than agreed, the client or designers giving late instructions and so on. If such circumstances occur, the contract programme should be updated to reflect the situation and include a revised action plan.

−	The co-ordination of material and component deliveries, subcontractor and trade work can be portrayed in visual representations based on the critical path method (CPM) and produced by complex software programmes. ~~Compared to bar charts,~~ CPM can provide ~~a more~~ accurate reflection of site operations and ~~has been used by~~ the ~~construction industry for decades~~. ~~Today, algorithms in software applications schedule project activities~~ and ~~generate a graphical representation of tasks~~ and ~~their relationships~~.	+	The co-ordination of material and component deliveries, subcontractor and trade work can be portrayed in visual representations based on the critical path method (CPM) and produced by complex software programmes. The CPM can provide an accurate reflection of site operations and the interrelationships between activities.
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		+	For more information see: Critical path and Programme for building design and construction.

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Constructing a building is a complex process which involves the co-ordination of many multifaceted material and human resources. To ensure the project achieves the requisite time and budgetary constraints, detailed programmes of work are devised to eliminate as far as possible any unforeseen circumstances.

There are several areas of work that require detailed packages, one of which is the contract programme. Typically, the successful contractor or builder will start planning the project in great detail as soon as they have signed the construction contract. It is usually the contractor’s responsibility to specify the order in which the work will be undertaken. This will require a close examination of what resources are available, assessing the time that may be required and the impact that subcontractors will have on the programme.

Using the information in the contract documents, the contractor usually prepares a method statement in the form of a schedule that divides the intended construction work into operations; this will encompass the labour and plant requirements – and their availability – associated with each work element. This information is then converted into a draft programme and circulated to all management personnel associated with the project. Once they have had enough time to consider the proposals, they can discuss the contents with the contractor at a subsequent general meeting where working methods and amendments can be agreed.

Time overruns are common in construction projects and contractors will try to avoid this happening by ensuring the work is completed earlier than the target completion date. This will be particularly pertinent if the contract involves monetary penalties, and the imposition of liquidated and ascertained damages after the agreed completion date.

The nature of the construction process usually means that a planned programme can become unrealistic due to factors beyond the contractor’s control, such as inclement weather, materials delivered later than agreed, subcontractors nominated late in the day and designers giving late instructions. If such circumstances occur, the contract programme should be updated to reflect the situation and include a revised action plan. The amended plan should also ensure the contractor is not liable for unjust claims for delays.

The co-ordination of material and component deliveries, subcontractor and trade work can be portrayed in visual representations based on the critical path method (CPM) and produced by complex software programmes. Compared to bar charts, CPM can provide a more accurate reflection of site operations and has been used by the construction industry for decades. Today, algorithms in software applications schedule project activities and generate a graphical representation of tasks and their relationships.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Construction progress report.
* Construction stage report.
* Contractor.
* Contract administrator.
* Consultant team.
* Contractor's master programme.
* Critical path method CPM.
* Earned value analysis.
* Employer's agent.
* Gantt chart
* Health and Safety.
* How progress is agreed in construction.
* Long lead-time item
* Management contractor.
* Programme consultant.
* Project programme.
* Progress of construction works.
* Project manager.
* Samples and mock-ups.
* Scheduling construction activities.
* Site meeting.
* Sub contractor.
* Works contractors.

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