How Reeder Managed Main Schedules and Lookaheads in Parallel with Outbuild

Reeder needed a clearer way to manage long-term schedules and short-term lookaheads at the same time, without losing track of what the team should be focusing on next. When main schedules and near-term plans are managed separately, it becomes harder to compare them and catch misalignments early. Reeder wanted a workflow that made it easy to work in parallel, validate that the plan was on track, and surface issues before they became delays. The goal was more reliable coordination and fewer surprises during execution.

Outbuild helped Reeder manage the master schedule and lookaheads together so teams can validate the plan and adjust before issues hit the field.

• Side-by-side planning: Managing both horizons in one workflow reduces blind spots between long-term intent and near-term commitments.
• Real-time updating: Live changes help teams keep the schedule current as constraints emerge, preventing stale plans from driving decisions.
• Earlier risk surfacing: Linked lookaheads make it easier to spot upcoming conflicts, supporting proactive coordination and steadier sequencing.

Reeder reported better alignment by managing the main schedule and lookahead in parallel. With clearer comparisons between long-term and near-term plans, teams can catch misalignment early and avoid surprises that disrupt construction sequencing.

• Clearer plan validation: Comparing main schedules and lookaheads helped teams confirm the plan was on track, reducing last-minute resequencing and chaos.
• Earlier issue detection: Working in parallel surfaced problems sooner, giving teams time to address constraints before they impacted upcoming work.
• More reliable follow-through: Better alignment across planning horizons supported stronger commitments, which is essential for predictable production in construction.