In BauMaster, you have two ways to create a construction schedule:

1. Independent of ongoing documentation, as a standalone module ****(described in this article)
2. A "construction schedule" that is generated from protocol entries and created through the detailed search / filtering in the form of a Gantt view
   

The Construction Schedule (Module)

One construction schedule can be created per project.

We recommend creating a template project with a "template construction schedule" that you can simply copy into the respective project.

Construction Phases and Tasks

The construction schedule is organised into higher-level construction phases and subordinate tasks. The construction phase automatically extends from the first to the last task. Under a construction phase, you can create additional construction phases/sections, tasks, or milestones.

Levels using a practical example

1. Higher-level construction phase "Construction"
2. Then there are multiple construction phases/sections such as "Site Work and foundation" or "Rough framing"
3. Below these are respective tasks like "Rough grading", "Footings", "Foundation" and "Inspection: Foundation"
4. You can further break down individual tasks into subtasks
5. Independent or possible at any level - the milestone. Here "Inspection Foundation"

Dependencies

In the construction schedule, you can define dependencies using arrows. This works from task to task, from phase to phase, from task to phase and vice versa.

There are two different types of dependencies:

1. The flexible dependency -> blue line
2. Fixed dependency -> red line
   

Drag-and-drop (simple repositioning)

A major advantage on PC and laptop is the simple, familiar selection method (hold down the Shift key to select multiple levels). The marked or selected phases/tasks are highlighted in blue, and you can easily move them forward or backward by holding down the mouse button. For example, you can move entire phases with just a few clicks, and the dates automatically adjust.

Here are the most important keyboard shortcuts:

CTRL (hold) + left mouse button (click) = Select different entries

Understanding the Icon Bar

First, you can quickly switch between projects. When switching from protocols to the construction schedule, you remain in the same project within the construction schedule.

Work-Free Days and Calendar

There are predefined holiday calendars for Germany and Austria, or you can set individual free days, such as company holidays.

Filtering in the Construction Schedule

Using the funnel icon, you can filter by the following functions:

1. Trade
2. Status
3. Start date (display of specific time period)
4. End date (display of specific time period)

Organize by Trade

Using the stack icon, you can "sort" tasks by trade or group the rows. This means that all tasks are arranged by trade.

Exporting the Construction Schedule

You can then export the construction schedule as a PDF.

Here you can select the following settings:

1. Paper format (A0 - A5)
2. Page orientation (landscape or portrait)
3. Zoom (how the construction schedule will be printed: calendar week, month, fitted to format)
4. Title (appears at the very top of the finished PDF)
5. Date (appears in the top right of the PDF)
6. The address and construction period
7. Description (appears to the right of the project address and construction period)

Construction Schedule Settings

Here you can configure and reset display settings:

1. Show grid = show/hide Name, Status, Trade etc. to the left of the Gantt chart
2. Show/hide individual columns in the grid
3. Show weekends (weekends are not counted in duration since they are not working days!)
4. Show start date
5. Highlight alternate rows (every second row in gray)

Copying Construction Phases with Tasks

If you have created a template construction schedule, for example, you can copy construction phases and entries into the construction schedule of other projects or duplicate them in the current one.

Note: when copying a task, the entire hierarchy will always be copied along with it.

Import MS-Project Construction Schedule

BauMaster Admins can import .mpp files from an MS-Project schedule. Please note that MS-Project has many settings and configuration options; the interface may not be compatible when using very specific MS-Project settings.