What is a phase schedule?
A phase schedule is a project timeline that groups the work into the build sequence and runs those phases in order.
Each phase's duration comes from the labor hours in the estimate, the crew size, and the hours worked per day. Phases run one after another, so the finish date follows that sequence.
It is a consistent timeline a builder can check. It does not compute float across a network of overlapping activities.
Related terms
- Earned value management (EVM) — Earned value management (EVM) is a method that combines scope, schedule, and cost to measure whether a project is ahead or behind and over or under budget — with objective indices.
- Change order — A change order is a written, signed agreement that modifies the contract's scope, price, or schedule after work has begun.
- Punch list — A punch list is the list of remaining or deficient items a contractor must complete or correct before a project is considered finished.
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