CALL FOR PAPERS FOR 2025
We are again accepting proposals to present for our LIVE 2025 Conference
A majority of Sessions are reserved for CPM and Project Management Theory, Software Tutorials and Demonstrations, and other invited Speakers. A limited number of Sessions are available for Consultants to teach innovative means and methods and for software vendors to demonstrate new or improved products. A limited number of Project Showcase Sessions are also available. Members of the construction community are invited to submit abstracts describing how YOUR project delivery was improved by superior CPM scheduling and project controls. To apply for these available sessions, please prepare an Abstract (of 50 words or less to explain your topic to our attendees reading this page) and email to info@constructioncpm.com with subject "ABSTRACT".
Monday, 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM -- 75 minute session -- main auditorium
MON00 - Welcome by Fred Plotnick --
and Opening Keynote Session by Gator Galbraith - President AACEi
Michael Kobylka - Executive Director AACEi
Monday, 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM -- 75 minute session
MON11 - Panel Discussion: A Contractor’s Perspective on the Scheduling Process
This presentation investigates the disparities between how construction schedulers perceive delays during project
execution, and how delays are calculated in post-construction forensic schedule analysis. During construction,
initial schedules tend to be optimistic, emphasizing aggressive prosecution of work, efficiency, and timely
completion. Once disputes arise, however, schedule updates can become littered with pessimistic delay forecasts.
These situations limit the usefulness of the schedules in post-construction analysis. As a result, forensic
schedule analysis focuses on documenting and analyzing actual delays, uncovering discrepancies between anticipated
and realized timelines. By delving into these distinctions, this presentation aims to enhance our understanding of
these challenges, offering insights to improve project planning, risk management, and forensic schedule analysis.
Presented by Bruce Betz and Panelists
MON12 - Steve Malaszecki of Envision
Drafting the Ulimate Project Controls Team
How to build a project controls staff whether you are an owner of a company or a project controls lead for an existing firm. Having been in the industry for fifty years
the major concern has been how do we find qualified project controls experts. Whether it is estimators, schedulers or risk experts it is a daunting task! Do you develop
the talent in house or look for experts externally? Do you have your Human Resources personnel look or do you go to a “head hunter”? We will discuss the pros and the
cons on how to build a stsff.
MON13 - Expand Collaboration and What-if Capabilities of Your CPM With allucent
allucent has pioneered a solution that allows you to continue using P6, Microsoft Project or OPC as a Master Scheduling software while optimizing schedule updates,
expanding collaboration and implementing the lean planning principles of pull planning, weekly work planning, look-ahead planning, and constraint and PPC tracking.
Thier mobile application allows for unprecedented collaboration with trade partners on the jobsite. Come see why the Nation's largest contractors and most complex
jobsites are choosing to use allucent and seeing major efficiency gains from it.
MON14 - Asta Overview A Planner’s Best Friend by Chris Wray
Get an inside look at Asta, the ultimate planning companion for project managers and schedulers. With intuitive features, advanced scheduling, and real-time
collaboration, Asta helps you plan smarter, manage resources efficiently, and deliver successful projects every time..
MON15 - Ron Winter Mastering Out-of-Sequence Progress
Identifying out-of-sequence progress in the real-world can be the key to understanding disruption and productivity loss. This is a current CPM ”hot topic”.
Now significant, new information and unusual situations involving out-of-sequence progress have recently been discovered.
Last year, better out-of-sequence progress reporting using P6 software was introduced. This year learn how to add out-of-sequence progress reporting to
Microsoft Project. The instructions included here are all that is needed to add this feature to any MS Project software (and for free)!
MON16 - What's New in P6 and Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC)
Come learn about all of the major new enhancements for both Primavera P6 EPPM and Oracle Primavera Cloud that were released in 2024.
Presented by Chad Wattendorf, Global Product Strategy Director
Monday, 11:10 AM to 12:25 PM -- 75 minute session
MON21 - Getting started with Takt Planning
Bringing rhythm and flow to projects, Takt planning is growing rapidly across our industry. This session will boil down many books, papers and multi-day trainings
in a single, action-packed, one-hour session. You will learn what Takt planning is all about and how to get started; including resources to train others and run
your first project in Takt. Presented by Steve Moore.
MON22 - Introducing InEight Schedule Your Partner in CPM and Risk
For better project outcomes, start with better project planning. With InEight Schedule, turn your planning and scheduling into a collaborative process,
harnessing the expertise of your people. Though its’ intuitive interface, easily combine team input with AI-driven insight to product practical, trustworthy
schedules. With seamless integration to risk assessment and short-interval planning, all stakeholders can progress through planning and execution with confidence.
Come see how Kiewit leverages InEight Schedule for better insights into some of the highest profile projects around the globe.
MON23 - Innovation at PennDOT by Kristen Swan of PennDOT Bureau of Project Delivery
Technology is transforming the future of transportation in Pennsylvania. Join this session to see how innovative practices, tools, and technologies are being used to
help move transportation forward in Pennsylvania.
MON24 - Advanced Data Visualization Asta Vision: Customizable Reporting: Telling Your Project Story
Creating dynamic, customizable reports to communicate progress, risks, and successes. Presented by Chris Wray
MON25 - Deltek Project Portfolio Management Overview
A high level walk through of Deltek’s PPM Suite of tools. Explore the different Project Management tools Deltek offers, in support of the complete Project Life Cycle.
Discussion of what each tool does, how they integrate with each other, and how they integrate with non-Deltek PM tools.
MON26 - Synchronize Your CPM and Field Schedules with Real-time Connection
Come along for a tour of Oracle Primavera Cloud Task Management. It supports the Last Planner System® and lean principles, with configurable make work ready boards,
digital sticky notes, hand-off sequences, commitment tracking and automatic planned percent complete reporting. All of this with a real-time connection back to the
schedule being maintained in Primavera Cloud or Primavera P6. Presented by Janyce Page, Director Product Strategy and Eileen Schurmann, Master Principal Solution Consultant.
Monday, 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM -- 75 minute session
MON31 - Live Podcast Session of Beyond Deadlines
Join the first live episode of Beyond Deadlines—the first and only podcast created by and for schedulers. In this exciting live session, Greg Lawton, co-host
of Beyond Deadlines, will put an expert scheduler in the hot seat to tackle real-world challenges that project professionals face daily. Be part of this dynamic,
interactive experience and learn firsthand from industry experts as they rise to the challenge. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to gain valuable insights
and practical solutions in real time!
MON32 - Challenges and Benefits for JV Construction Projects in Implementation of CPM Scheduling Practices
Project Controls Departments continue to provide both Project and Executive Management actionable insights into the performance of construction operations.
Joint Venture projects add additional complexities to the collection and processing of data. How have Austin Bridge and Road, and Zachry Construction bridged
the gap between differing scheduling processes to enhance visibility and profitability on Joint Venture Projects
MON33 - Concourse: an integrated platform to replace P6 and Procore
Discover Concourse, the groundbreaking platform designed to seamlessly replace both P6 and Procore. Join us for an exclusive reveal of this versatile tool that deeply
integrates schedules with all project data, offering unmatched power and simplicity. Streamline your projects with Concourse’s intuitive interface and infinite level of
detail. Presented by Steve Moore.
MON34 - An Introduction to Lean Scheduling: Takt Planning in Asta
Fundamentals of Takt planning and its integration with Asta Powerproject. Presented by Bill Jack Daniels.
MON35 - Ron Winter on Really Understanding Microsoft Project
Love it or hate it, Microsoft Project (MSP) CPM scheduling software is here to stay. Many construction contracts are now mandating its use. Most people using MSP on construction
projects find that MSP is fine for planning the work but very difficult to use when maintaining the status and accurately forecasting project completion.
MSP can be made to properly reflect complicated status including out-of-sequence progress resembling Retained Logic. This advanced presentation will explain
how to best use MSP in place of P6 or other more status-oriented scheduling software
MON36 - Oracle Primavera Cloud: Advancing Schedule Management Beyond P6
Oracle Primavera Cloud seamlessly integrates proven scheduling principles with an extensive suite of tools, offering a comprehensive solution to efficiently
organize and manage project activities. In this session, you will discover how Oracle Primavera Cloud meets your scheduling needs. We will explore the key
similarities with Primavera P6, as well as how Oracle Primavera Cloud takes scheduling management a step further, providing advanced features and capabilities
that surpass the limitations of P6. Presented by Eileen Schurmann - Master Principal Solution Consultant.
Monday, 3:35 PM to 4:50 PM -- 75 minute session
MON41 - Bringing Organizational Risk Patterns to Light with Portfolio Analytics Using SmartPM
Identifying operational issues that impact company-wide performance is no easy task. This presentation will teach attendees how to leverage schedule data in mass to
identify common project risks that, if understood and corrected, can have a noticeable impact on the bottom line. This session will walk users through a portfolio
analysis of schedule data, revealing patterns in performance that contribute to organizational risk. Join Michael Pink and learn how identifying patterns and trends
at a high- level is the most effective first step when refining schedule management strategies..
MON42 - Why it's Time to Add a Half-Step Analysis to Your Monthly Schedule Review
Steelray Software developed a technology to automate MIP 3.4 from AACEI RP 29R-03, Forensic Schedule Analysis. MIP 3.4, known as a half-step delay analysis,
answers the question: Which progress-related changes caused the finish date to move between two schedule updates, and to what extent is each change culpable?
Half-step analyses have often been too time-consuming and expensive to be cost-effective. However, with the introduction of automated tools like Steelray Delay
Analyzer, these analyses can be performed in seconds, so the economics have changed radically.
This presentation, by Brian Leach of Steelray, will explain the analysis in simple terms, examine the use cases and impact of the analysis, and demonstrate
Steelray's technology Steelray Delay Analyzer.
MON43 - The Physics of Project Acceleration (Finally, a Framework to Accelerate Your Projects)
Accelerating a capital project is hard—not because it’s impossible, but because most project managers have never been taught what acceleration truly means.
Drawing from physics, Greg Lawton, a physicist-turned-project manager, will introduce a fresh perspective on how to speed up project timelines effectively.
In this session, we will cover (1) The 8 types of acceleration in projects and how to apply them,
(2) Practical methods like Path Crashing and Long Tail Slicing to reduce delays, and
(3) How to measure and visualize acceleration for better decision-making.
With clear examples and actionable strategies, you’ll discover how to rethink project delivery using science-backed techniques that tackle complexity,
optimize workflows, and deliver results faster.
MON44 - Zachry Uses ASTA
MON45 - Deltek: How Integrated is Your Integrated Master Schedule?
Just having a project schedule doesn’t mean you have an Integrated Master Schedule, and having an Integrated Master Schedule is vital to truly understanding the status
of a Project. During this session we will provide an overview of what an IMS is, and what components are necessary to ensure a quality IMS. We will also provide examples
of how to integrate changes into an IMS, including ways to verify the accuracy and quality of submitted IMS component schedules.
MON46 - Migrating from P6 to Primavera Cloud (OPC)
Come learn how Oracle consulting services can help organizations migrate from P6 to Primavera Cloud. Get information about the types of services Oracle offers, as well
as the types of things that customers need to consider when initiating this process. Presented by Bill Hyde - Consulting Project Director.
Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM -- 75 minute session
TUE00 - Tuesday Keynote
by Eli Embleton of Zachry Corporation Power & Influence: Using your voice
Many people struggle to communicate well when the stakes are high. This leads to missed opportunities and frustrated attempts at persuasion.
Are you tired of having the right answer and finding no one will listen? In this keynote you will learn:
(1) The most effective framework for ensuring your voice is heard (2) How to handle your emotions under stress (3) How to be an influential communicator.
and Remarks - on Specialty Tracks and Evening Events by Fred Plotnick
Tuesday, 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM -- 75 minute session
TUE11 - Panel Discussion: Creating Schedule-Based Project Controls with SmartPM
Effective project controls start with the schedule. This session explores how SmartPM integrates CPM scheduling with analytics, dashboarding, and
reporting to establish proactive project controls. Learn from Barton Malow Builders and McCowanGordon how schedule data is used to track performance,
identify risks early, and ensure teams stay aligned across all project phases.
Panelists:
Neal Morton: Sr. VP of Safety & Risk Management, Barton Malow
Andy Dalbom: Scheduling Department Leader, McCownGordon Construction
Michael Pink: CEO & Founder, SmartPM
Moderator - Peter Rowland: VP of Sales, SmartPM
TUE12 - The Best Way to PLAN a Complex EPC Construction Project
Glen Palmer demonstrates a proven approach to planning a complex construction project that gets the entire project team involved in the planning process, gets team buy-in,
and opens a line of communication between engineering and construction. This proven approach was developed by a very successful EPC contractor and has been used by many for
over 40 years. With experience of more than 45 years, Glen will teach as well as entertain.
TUE13 - Litagation Keynote by Blake Donewar of Phelps: Environmental Considerations in Construction Planning
This presentation addresses common environmental issues in construction planning that can result in substantial fines and significant delays. While responsibility
for compliance with environmental regulations is often contractually assigned to the owner and/or general contractor, regulatory agencies hold all parties accountable
for ensuring compliance. Violations typically occur when parties are unaware of their responsibilities or fail to confirm that all environmental requirements are
satisfied before work begins. Attendees will gain insights into who is responsible for compliance, when to consider environmental responsibilities, potential penalties
for non-compliance, and an overview of the most commonly applicable environmental regulations. Presented by Blake Donewar, of Phelps Dunbar LLP.
TUE14 - Unique Differentiators of Asta Solutions: Why Asta?
Discover what sets Asta Solutions apart. From intuitive project management and powerful scheduling tools to seamless collaboration and 4D BIM integration,
learn why Asta is the preferred choice for delivering projects on time and within budget. Presented by Bill Jack Daniels
TUE15 - Day in the Life of a Risk Driven Change
Follow the path of a project risk as its potential impacts are evaluated and incorporated into our schedule and cost data. Which risks are most likely to drive schedule
delay or cost overrun? What happens to the schedule progression if we are able to limit the impact of those risks? This session will provide a guided approach to keeping your
schedule and cost model realistic and on-time/budget, while showing various options to create and track workflows related to specific risks or mitigation efforts. Follow
the progression of a project change related to our identified risk, track how this change impacts our project data set, and see reporting options that can be used to share
the results of this change management process.
TUE16 - The Cloud Behind Primavera Cloud and P6 SaaS
In this session we will discuss cloud items that are leveraged by Primavera Cloud (OPC) and P6 SaaS. For current P6 on-premises customers considering migrating to
Primavera Cloud or P6 SaaS, we will offer insight on cloud items to help you plan to migrate to the Cloud. For current Primavera Cloud or P6 SaaS customers, you may
already be aware of these cloud items but we still will offer nuggets to hopefully help benefit you and your teams on our cloud solutions. Presented by
Billy Heydt - Senior Cloud Support Engineer.
Tuesday, 11:10 AM to 12:25 PM -- 75 minute session
TUE21 - AI's Edge over CPM (by ALICE and Zachry)
In this presentation, Diana Su will explore the limitations of traditional CPM scheduling and the evolution to AI-driven generative scheduling. She'll talk about the
inspiration behind building ALICE, a platform designed to optimize existing schedules and uncover a project's most efficient path forward. Joining her on stage,
Ranjeet Gadhoke will explain how this technology can be applied to use cases like recovering from delays, optimizing resources and de-risking projects.
TUE22 - Risk Mitigation Modeling: Basic, Advanced, and Unusual Techniques
Modern Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA) processes are highly effective at uncovering project risks and modeling the likely outcomes. It is vital to confidently lead the
project team into the next phase… Risk Mitigation. In this session, we will talk candidly about various Risk Mitigation techniques and evaluate their likelihood of success.
In addition to traditional methods, we will also deep dive into economically-driven mitigation strategies and discuss unusual techniques to mitigate the impact of certain
risks without mitigating the actual risks. Certain risks can be impractical to mitigate or impossibly expensive. Do you give up and accept forecasted delays? Or do you
turn to non-traditional methods? Presented by Tom Polen.
TUE23 - Claim vs. Claim: Untangling Subcontractor – GC and GC – Owner Delay Analysis
Because forensic analysis emphasizes a study of a schedule’s critical path, and most literature regarding time-based disputes focuses on the owner/general contractor
relationship, it is easy to forget about subcontractors’ interests when evaluating delay. Subcontractors often have legitimate claims rooted in schedule impact, but
not all of them affect the execution of the prime contract. This creates a delay demonstration challenge when impacts suffered by the subcontractor are not visible
in the general contract’s critical path. This presentation will examine holistic and targeted methods for evaluating time impact to a subcontractor’s portion of an
overall project scope; the separation of delays caused by the owner from those caused by the general contractor; and recommendations for pursuing a fair and equitable
evaluation for all parties. Presented by Greg Hall of Keiwit
TUE24 - Integrated 4D Scheduling: The Future of Construction Planning
Demonstrating how Asta Powerproject integrates time and 3D modeling for seamless 4D scheduling. Presented bt Chris Wray.
TUE25 - Leveraging Schedule Analysis to Improve Project Performance
Are you looking for more efficient ways to analyze schedule data? This session will showcase various methods to streamline the schedule review process and improve visibility
into potential issues related to the project schedule. Follow along as we discuss methods for checking schedule quality, analyzing changes over time, tracking performance,
and performing ‘what if’ scenario analysis to gain insights into where your project schedule could be heading next. In addition, we will discuss ways to automate the first
stage of the schedule review process and store the versions of the schedule that have been logged throughout the project lifecycle, freeing up valuable time for you to focus
on the more detailed analysis that is often required to keep your projects on track.
TUE26 - OPC by CBA "Hands-on Training" Pt 1
Intro to a beginner training course for OPC, as offered by our partner CBA. They did this last year and it was well attended and garnered some interest in OPC.
Tuesday, 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM -- 75 minute session
TUE31 - Comparing GAO and DCMA Schedule Assessments
The U.S. Government Accountability Office and the DoD Defense Contract Management Agency both conduct health assessments of integrated master schedules.
GAO’s best practices and DCMA’s schedule metrics are often compared with one another, but this comparison is usually taken out of context. While the
procedures we use to assess a schedule’s health are fundamentally similar, the purpose, scope, and results of our assessments may differ. In this year’s
presentation, we again compare both agencies’ schedule assessment processes and how the results may affect the organizations under assessment.
We also provide an update to GAO’s documentation of schedule reliability assessment procedures.
TUE32 - From Millions to Billions: Advanced Scheduling Techniques
What does it look like to get paid through the schedule and how does it affect schedule management? What could an organization achieve with transparent cashflow
forecasts over the timescale of a CPM schedule? Schedules are often cost, revenue, or resource loaded; but, the data is frequently not used beyond reporting in support
of a monthly invoice. In this presentation Abdul Alariki and Shannon Moss will discuss the advantages gained and lessons learned through rigorous and sophisticated
application of cost, revenue, and resource loading practices honed on megaprojects yet applicable to projects of any size.
TUE33 - Latest on AACE 29RP-03
Presented by Mark Sanders of AlphaThree, or other Member of the RP team
TUE34 - Unlocking Portfolio Management Insights with Asta Vision & Conect - Collaboration in Action
Discover how Asta Vision & Connect empower teams with seamless collaboration and real-time portfolio management insights. Unlock smarter decision-making and drive project
success through integrated solutions designed for construction and beyond.
TUE35 - Deltek Town Hall
Deltek will hold a town hall for users of all Deltek products, Acumen, Acumen Touchstone, Open Plan and Cobra. Come with your questions for the Deltek product experts.
TUE36 - Leverage Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC) for Proactive Risk Management
In this session we will show you how Oracle Primavera Cloud can help your organization move beyond traditional risk management with risk visualization, collaboration
and communication, and data driven decision making. We will discuss common drawbacks of focusing solely on identification and assessment, without prioritizing mitigation.
We will demonstrate how to translate risk data into actionable insights, leading to a more proactive risk management strategy.
Presented by Danielle McNair - Senior Sales Consultant.
Tuesday, 3:35 PM to 4:50 PM -- 75 minute session
TUE41 - "Do Your Magic" and other things clients say
How do we explain what it is that we do as schedulers to project managers, field personnel, project owners, etc.? There was a Primavera Project Planner advertisement
in ENR and elsewhere that read – “Project Management – Art, Science or Bull?” My answer was always – yes – some of all of that! It is our job as schedulers to limit
the Bull and to make the schedule as accurate as possible, reflecting the Contractor’s plan for completing the project “on time and on budget”.
Presented by Bruce Betz.
TUE42 - The Future of Scheduling (It’s Not Just AI)
AI isn’t here to replace schedulers; it’s here to empower them. By automating workflows, streamlining mundane tasks, and leveraging predictive analytics to proactively
manage risks, AI is driving significant productivity gains and transforming how we tackle project work. Automation enables stronger governance, instant visibility into
risks, and greater control over project outcomes—all while allowing teams to focus on higher-value decisions.
As schedule demands grow, project scope and complexity increase, and the workforce remains stretched thin, traditional methods simply aren’t enough. The industry is
at a turning point, and the future of scheduling requires transformation, not just incremental change.
In this session, we’ll explore how AI and automation are equipping teams to rise to today’s challenges without compromising control or accountability. Through
real-world examples, we'll go through how the future of scheduling is already reshaping the industry, and how you can lead the way.
TUE43 - Evaluating Project End Phase Delays on Complex Projects
As the construction phase nears completion on complex projects, the project’s critical path will typically flow through testing and commissioning, followed by substantial
completion, followed by punch list resolution, and final completion. Many predecessor relationships typically exist between construction and commissioning phase activities
and substantial completion that must be contractually satisfied for this project milestone to occur. This creates a logic bottleneck that can lead to scenarios where many
potential critical, near-critical, and concurrent delays occur because there is typically little, if any, project float available. For this reason, it is said that at the
end of any project “everything becomes critical.” In this presentation, we’ll examine this phenomenon and the potential repercussions from a prospective and retrospective
standpoint. We’ll describe methods for actively identifying and tracking potential issues and cover CPM metrics and delay analysis techniques that owners and contractors
can employ to avoid project end phase delay disputes. We’ll use examples from recent case studies that underscore these principles and techniques.
Presented by Wayne DeFlaminis of HKA.
TUE44 - Progressing your project uniquiely with Asta
Advance your projects with Asta’s unique project management solutions. Customize workflows, optimize resources, and drive project success with tools tailored to your
specific needs. Experience project planning redefined. Presented by Bill Jack Daniels
TUE45 - ALICE: Live Product Demo
In this live product demo, Kevin and Diana will showcase how ALICE works, starting with your existing schedule and optimizing it with generative scheduling
technology. Through real-world examples, they will demonstrate the software’s ability to prototype and test strategies for reducing overhead costs, recovering
from delays, and mitigating project risks effectively.
Presented by Kevin Fuller, Director of Industrial Solutions and Diana Su, Director of Customer Success, Operations and Enablement
TUE46 - What can your software do better?
In this interactive session we’ll take a look at common problems schedulers and project managers experience with their software applications. We’ll discuss the
common problems you experience working with various tools to meet your business needs ranging from risks, schedule health, and costs. Meet with the team at Oracle
to discuss the pain points that your current solution set is not addressing.
Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 9:15 AM
WED01 - Keynote Session - Mock Trial 2024
-- 160 minute double session
Judge Marshall's court is again in session for this year's Mock Trial presentation. So top off your cup of coffee, be seated, and enjoy the show! Judge Marshall
will teach the LAW. Two attorneys will be providing examples of trial techniques, setting traps for unwary experts. Two experts will be providing examples of bad and
good behaviour. One fact witness with actual knowledge will entertain as he provides the facts of the case to Judge Marshall and the jury (you!)
WED03 - TBD
WED04 - Advanced Resource and Cost Management with Asta Powerproject
Presented by Megan DePoty
WED05 - TBD
WED06 - TBD
Wednesday, 9:25 AM to 10:40 AM
WED14 - Resource Optimization Across Projects: Insights from Asta Vision and Asta Connect
Asta Vision and Asta Connect streamline resource optimization across multiple projects. Gain valuable insights, enhance efficiency, and ensure project success through
smarter planning and collaborative project management. Presented by Chris Wray
WED15 - TBD
WED16 - TBD
Wednesday, 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM
WED21 - The Future of the Practice of Scheduling
Panel Moderator: Ranjeet Gadhoke – VP of Project Controls, Zachry Construction Corp
- Michael Pink – CEO, Smart PM - Nitin Bhandari – CEO and Co-founder, Planera - Greg Lawton – CEO, Nodes & Links
- Kevin Fuller – Director of Industrial Solutions, ALICE Technologies
Explore how cutting-edge advancements in Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven approaches are transforming the practice of scheduling. Our panel of
industry-leading CEOs will discuss the innovations reshaping the construction landscape, the challenges schedulers face today, and their vision for the future.
This is a must-attend session for construction professionals seeking to understand how scheduling technology will drive efficiency and success in projects and portfolios.
Join us for an engaging discussion and actionable insights
WED22 - Preparing and Presenting Construction Damages by John Gazzola - Troutman Pepper"
WED23 - Improving Scientific Rigor New Developments in Forensic Schedule Analysis
During the last couple of decades, two ‘protocols’ for forensic schedule analysis have gained significant popularity. They are: AACE International’s
Recommended Practice RP-29R-03 and the SCL (Society of Construction Law) UK’s Delay and Disruption Protocol. They have been published around the world
and translated into many different languages. This presentation will address why, despite their popularity, Mr. Axelson rejects both protocols in favor
of a first-principles based approach that is derived from the principles of science, mathematical modeling, and ‘the scientific method’. In so doing,
Mr. Axelson will discuss: (1) modeling construction tasks and construction projects as Markovian processes; (2) the jump-diffusion-noise model; (3)
the as-caused counterfactual; (4) improved charting and graphical techniques; and (5) implications for the resolution of concurrent delay problems.
WED24 - The AI/ML Revolution in Project Management: What’s Next for Asta?
Explore the transformative impact of AI and ML on project management and discover what’s next for Asta. Learn how cutting-edge technology is shaping smarter project
planning, predictive insights, and data-driven decision-making for the future of construction and beyond. Presented by David Hernandez/Chris Ray
WED25 - Full Generative AI Scheduling in practice: nPlan’s Schedule Studio vision and roadmap
What if you could create a fully detailed construction schedule—from WBS to final milestones—with just a few clicks? In this session, nPlan’s Founder and CTO,
Alan Mosca, unveils the groundbreaking capabilities of Schedule Studio, an AI-powered platform that transforms how we plan, manage, and optimize complex projects.
You’ll discover how Full Generative AI Scheduling automates the creation of robust schedules, slashing build times and reducing human error. We’ll take a behind-
the-scenes look at the data and machine learning techniques powering these advances, then outline our vision and roadmap for expanding Schedule Studio’s
capabilities—ranging from enhanced resource optimization to real-time risk analysis.
Whether you’re a seasoned scheduler or a forward-thinking project manager, this talk will show you how AI is redefining construction project controls.
Don’t miss the chance to see generative scheduling in action—and learn how you can join our beta to help shape the future of construction scheduling.
WED26 - OPC by CBA "Hands-on Training" Pt 2
Intro to a beginner training course for OPC, as offered by our partner CBA. They did this last year and it was well attended and garnered some interest in OPC.
Wednesday, 1:45 PM to 3:00 PM
WED31 - Ron Winter on Benchmarking As-Built Lags
As-built schedules contain more than dates when an activity actually started and finished – they also contain that same information for relationships.
Relationships have as-built start and finish dates. This gives rise to a different kind of schedule forensic analysis; As-Built Lag Analysis.
How well are planned versus actual relationship lags managed? No one knows because no one measures them. Hundreds of papers have been written about
planned versus actual activity durations. How come no one has thought to measure planned versus actual relationship durations? Now, someone has.
WED32 - Jim Zack Presents: Concurrent Delay - Is It Still a “Get Out of Jail Free” Card?
When owners impose liquidated damages at the end of a delayed project contractors often respond with allegations of concurrent delay. That is, contractors argue
that some or all of the project delay was actually caused either by the owner or an external force, concurrent with the contractor’s delays, and therefore liquidated
damages should be forgiven or excused. As owners generally do not impose liquidated damages until the end of the project, frequently a contractor’s claim of concurrent
delay is not submitted until the project is complete. This paper explores mechanisms based on recent court rulings that owners employ to defeat a contractor’
s “concurrent delay defense.”
WED33 - How to Perform an After-the-Fact Time Impact Analysis
An important responsibility of any independent expert is to choose the best methodology for
performing their expert analyses. If the expert is planning to testify, that methodology must be
both scientific and reliable, i.e., two experts using the same methodology and interpreting the
facts in the same manner will reach the same conclusion (see Frye, FRE 702 and Daubert).
Finally, if the expert is ethical, that methodology must be cost effective. This presentation
provides a step-by-step approach for using this methodology with real-life examples and
compares it to the other approaches in use today, many of which are fatally flawed. Why not join
us and decide for yourself whether to try it on your projects? Presented by Stu Ockman
WED34 - The Future of Collaborative and Data-Driven Project Planning - Asta Workshop 1
Join Asta Workshop 1 to explore the future of collaborative, data-driven project planning. Discover how Asta's advanced tools empower teams with real-time insights,
streamlined workflows, and smarter decision-making for successful project delivery.
WED35 - Bruce Betz on Deltek Open Plan
Bruce will discuss his use of Deltek Open Plan and some special features not generally known - even to the Sales force of Deltek
WED36 - Do The Right Projects - Capital Planning and Portfolio Management with Oracle Primavera Cloud
This presentation explores how Oracle Primavera Cloud transforms Capital Planning and Portfolio Management by providing organizations with a centralized platform
to efficiently manage projects, optimize resources, and align investments with strategic goals. Attendees will learn how the platform enables organizations to assess
project feasibility, prioritize initiatives based on strategic alignment, resource availability, and financial considerations, and select the most impactful projects
for success. Key features such as portfolio optimization, real-time data insights, and risk assessment will be highlighted, demonstrating how Primavera Cloud helps
organizations make data-driven decisions, and ensure that capital investments support long-term business objectives.
Presented by Anish Parikh - Principal Sales Consultant
Wednesday, 3:20 PM to 4:25 PM
WED41 - Acceleration Scheduling – All you Need to Know
This session will explore the reasons for acceleration as well as acceleration needs and claims for contractors and how owners should address their own acceleration needs.
We will discuss forms of acceleration, testing for acceleration, analysis of acceleration from both absorbed delays and forecast delays, review of acceleration claims, and
identifying the most appropriate acceleration plan. Presented by Bruce Betz.
WED42 - Ethics and the Expert
A Panel Discussion Led by Judge Marshall
Closing Remarks on CCC24
WED43 - Data Analytics and AI Changing Project Management What This Mean for Schedulers Over the past 15 years, Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence have significantly reshaped project management. This presentation will explore the changes we've already seen, the current state of the field, and what the future holds for the scheduling profession. Presented by Josh Wollan from Zachry Construction
WED44 - The Future of Collaborative and Data-Driven Project Planning - Asta Workshop 2
Dive deeper into the future of collaborative and data-driven project planning in Asta Workshop 2. Gain hands-on experience with Asta’s powerful features, learn best
practices, and unlock strategies for maximizing project efficiency and team collaboration.
WED45 - PLOTNICK TOWN HALL
FRED PLOTNICK will lead this Town Hall where we will engage the audience to share thoughts relevant to professional schedulers.
WED46 - Oracle Q&A
Wrap up the conference by coming and asking Oracle product leaders whatever you'd like to know about our products, the company, or anything else that comes to mind.
All questions welcome!
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