Category: Contracts & management
Prepared by Eng. Ahmed Fathy, Projects Manager ·
Definition
A look-ahead schedule is a detailed plan taken from the master programme, usually covering three or four weeks, setting daily activities with the labour, materials, plant and permits each needs, updated weekly.
Why it matters on a project
The master programme is not enough to run the site day to day. The look-ahead shows missing materials or approvals early, before work stops.
Common mistake
Making it a copy of the master programme without detail or real constraints, so nobody on site uses it.
Frequently asked questions
Who prepares the look-ahead?
The planner with site engineers and foremen, presented at the weekly meeting.
Is it sent to the consultant?
Usually yes, so the consultant can prepare inspections and approvals on time.
Related terms
- Baseline programmeThe programme approved at project start against which progress is measured.
- Critical pathThe sequence of activities where any delay delays project completion.
- Progress reportA periodic report of what was done, what slipped and why.
- Minutes of meeting (MOM)A written record of what was discussed and decided, with the owner and due date of each action.
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