S9E202: How to be a World Class Scheduler without opening the Schedule with Micah Piippo

In this episode of the Project Chatter podcast, Dale speaks with Micah Piippo, a leading voice in construction planning and scheduling. They discuss the evolving role of AI in project management, the importance of understanding the fundamentals of scheduling, and how to effectively review and validate schedules without getting lost in the details. Micah shares insights on common mistakes in project meetings, the significance of critical path and float, and the necessity of resource loading. The conversation also touches on contractual considerations and the importance of commissioning plans in project delivery. Takeaways 💥 AI is revolutionizing project planning and scheduling. 💥 Understanding the role of a scheduler is crucial for project success. 💥 Common mistakes in project meetings can derail progress. 💥 The schedule is fundamentally a mathematical calculation. 💥 Critical path and float are essential concepts in scheduling. 💥 Resource loading should be tailored to project needs. 💥 Contractual specifications guide scheduling processes.💥 Effective communication between owners and contractors is vital. 💥 Commissioning plans should be established early in the project. 💥 Project leaders should focus on forecasting and data-driven decisions. Links Beyond Deadlines:

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S9E202: How to be a World Class Scheduler without opening the Schedule with Micah Piippo is an episode from The Project Chatter Podcast by Dale Foong & Val Matthews.

This episode is 00:45:12 long.

This episode was published on Jul 28, 2025.

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