Keeping Master Schedules and Lookaheads in Sync
Prosser Wilbert Construction needed a clearer way to keep long-term milestones aligned with short-term planning. Important issues such as RFIs and submittals could quietly threaten upcoming work, but the team lacked an easy way to see and act on those constraints before they created schedule impact. They wanted a workflow that connected the master schedule to lookaheads, improved visibility into risks, and helped teams stay confident that the day-to-day plan matched the broader project timeline, even as conditions changed.
Connected Scheduling with Real-Time Visibility
Outbuild helped Prosser Wilbert keep the master schedule and lookaheads connected, so near-term planning stays aligned to milestones.
- Connected planning horizons: Lookaheads are built directly from the master schedule, reducing drift between long-term targets and weekly execution.
- Earlier constraint visibility: Roadblocks like RFIs and submittals become easier to surface and track before they disrupt upcoming work.
- Real-time coordination: A shared, always-current plan keeps stakeholders aligned as conditions change, reducing last-minute resequencing.
"Outbuild will allow us to integrate our master schedule with our look ahead schedules. As Procore users, it will also allow integration with our submittal flow and potential RFI roadblocks."
Proactive Coordination and Better Performance
Prosser Wilbert Construction reported stronger schedule confidence after connecting long-term milestones to short-term planning. With clearer visibility into constraints, teams can keep commitments realistic and reduce drift between the master plan and field execution.
- Earlier constraint visibility: Potential roadblocks surfaced sooner, giving teams time to resolve RFIs, submittals, and other blockers before they disrupted near-term work.
- More reliable schedules: Better alignment between master schedules and lookaheads reduced plan drift, which supports steadier weekly commitments and fewer last-minute resequencing decisions.
- Smoother coordination: A shared, current plan improved follow-through across stakeholders, helping the team stay aligned as timelines shifted during construction.
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