🏗️ How to Create a Construction Schedule with SSI Construction Manager

Managing construction schedules doesn’t have to be complicated.
With SSI Construction Manager, you can quickly organize tasks, visualize timelines, and prepare professional look-ahead reports.
Let’s walk through it step-by-step 👷‍♂️:

1️⃣ Select or Add a Project

First, open the project you want to schedule or create a new one.

🖱️ Go to:
Control and Monitor ➔ Schedule tab

2️⃣ Add Tasks to Your Schedule

Click ➕ Add Task to insert a new row for your first task.

For each task:

• Task: Enter the name of the task.

• Duration: Enter the task’s duration in days.

• Start Date: Set the start date for the first task only.

• Depend on ID (Optional):

  • Auto-scheduling: If a task must follow another task, enter the Depend on ID (shown in the first column).
  • Manual scheduling: Leave Depend on ID blank if you want full manual control.

⏳ Time-Saving Tip:
When you adjust the duration of a task, all following tasks will automatically shift — no need to manually update every task!

3️⃣ Save Your Schedule 💾

After you finish entering tasks:

• Click Save Schedule before switching projects or exiting the app.

🔔 Important: Always save to avoid losing your progress.

4️⃣ Use the Look-Ahead Feature 📅

Prepare professional look-ahead schedules for trade meetings:

• From Calendar: Pick your start date.
• To Calendar: Pick your end date.
• Click Load Schedule.

✅ Only the tasks scheduled within that range will appear.

You can then:

• 📄 Export it as a PDF
• 🖨️ Print and bring it to your next site meeting!

🚀 Why SSI Construction Manager Makes Scheduling Easier

• Auto-updates dependent tasks for you ✅
• Quick export to PDF ✅
• Perfect for professional field meetings ✅
• No monthly fees – one-time desktop license ✅

📣 Final Tip

Keeping your schedule updated is the secret to staying ahead of delays.
With SSI Construction Manager, project organization becomes easy, fast, and professional.

Ready to experience stress-free scheduling?
Download SSI Construction Manager today and take control of your project timelines! 🎯