Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling Services

Draper is Your CPM Scheduling Expert

Today’s construction industry is providing firms in the sector with tremendous opportunity as the demand for new construction continues to grow.

With this opportunity, firms are also confronting new challenges including:

Demands for faster delivery
Scarce availability of skilled trade resources
Increased pressure on margins
Increased lead-times for key materials

The “Draper System” for planning and managing projects has been developed and refined over 39 years and has been utilized on over 5,000 projects throughout the world. When you partner with Draper you will receive exceptional service with benefits including:

A proven system that provides timely data to proactively identify and address project risks
Experienced professional consultant with diverse knowledge of construction
Expertise in the industries latest software/tools including Primavera P6
A team-based approach that breaks down silos to focus on goals as a team
Ability to scale our services to adapt to your scheduling requirements and specifications

As independent construction consultants, we are dedicated to the highest quality of customer service delivered with a superior schedule and project control process that ensures teamwork among all parties and facilitates Accountability, Objectivity and Control.

Our CPM Scheduling Services Includes

Pre-Construction Planning – Summary Project Schedule (SPS)

Construction Schedule Development – Overall Project Schedule (OPS)

Schedule Monitoring & Controlling

Project
Reporting

Schedule Delay Analysis/Recovery Scheduling

P6/MSP
Scheduling

Pull Planning /
Lean Scheduling

Clients’ Testimonials

“Draper has been an invaluable asset to our organization, assisting Kast with its preconstruction service needs, project strategy, scheduling services and other aspects of our business. Frankly, I’m not sure what we would have done in the absence of having Draper serve as a member of our team. Clearly I would recommend Draper to any firm who is seeking high caliber professional scheduling services.”

Mike NealCEO, Kast Construction Company, LLC

“The value add that Draper & Associates provided on our replacement hospital project was well worth the money. While we did not have in-house scheduling resources, the Draper process proved to be flexible and functional for our project team and subcontractors. The scheduling experience, ability to adjust “on the fly” with our changes, projections through the OPS, and detail provided by the NTS format, proved to be an asset to the project. I would highly recommend Draper’s services, and consider engaging with them for another project.”

Matt WellerSenior Project Manager, Tonn & Blank Construction

“Every project that the Draper system was fully implemented on was delivered on time or early. Every project they were not on or fully implemented those projects did not deliver on time. Financially it is a no brainer when you measure the cost of their services versus the costs of delivering one day late.”

Scott JeraldVice President, W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Co.

“I’ve been using Draper on all of my projects for the last 3 years. They work with our in-house teams to set up the OPS and then work throughout the project with our team and our Subcontractors to make sure everyone is working efficiently towards meeting the project’s goals. Draper’s scheduling makes it very easy for me to look at a monthly report to quickly know the status of every project I have under construction, and the look-ahead schedules are very easy for everyone in the field to know where they are and where they need to be at any given time.”

Matt ChesserPresident of Construction, Trammell Crow Residential

“Draper has been an integral part of our team for the last few years. Their schedules are very easy to read and make the field team’s job much easier when scheduling the subs. The bi-weekly meetings are a great tool to use for keeping the subcontractors engaged with the flow of the job. I firmly believe that Draper is one of the most important tools we use in keeping the jobs on schedule.”

Doug KuykendallGeneral Superintendent, Trammell Crow Residential

A project that is scheduled with Draper affords the user the flexibility to present the data to the Subcontractor’s and the Development Team in multiple formats (both overall and near term projections). The schedules are logic-based like primavera and other predecessors, however, they are much more visually appealing and easy to decipher for field personnel. Draper’s hands-on tailored approach lends itself to production in the field, reduces the opportunities for miscommunication, and ensures your project has a strong administrative base to support all functions of the construction process.

Lee HornerSenior Project Manager, Gables Construction- Atlanta