The use of the Critical Path Method “CPM” for scheduling
has been utilized by the construction industry for
nearly 40 years and is now the specified choice by both
private and government owners. Although the primary use
of a CPM schedule is to assist the contractor in
managing his project and to insure that a project is
completed on time, the CPM schedule can be used in the
analysis of delays and impacts to the project. If a CPM
schedule is to be effective, it is imperative that a
viable schedule be constructed at the start of the
project and then be accurately maintained on a
consistent basis. pdf
