S9E202: How to be a World Class Scheduler without opening the Schedule with Micah Piippo
In this episode of the Project Chatter podcast, Dale speaks with Micah Piippo, a leading voice in construction planning and scheduling. They discuss the evolving role of AI in project management, the importance of understanding the fundamentals of scheduling, and how to effectively review and validate schedules without getting lost in the details. Micah shares insights on common mistakes in project meetings, the significance of critical path and float, and the necessity of resource loading. The conversation also touches on contractual considerations and the importance of commissioning plans in project delivery.
Takeaways
- š„ AI is revolutionizing project planning and scheduling.
- š„ Understanding the role of a scheduler is crucial for project success.
- š„ Common mistakes in project meetings can derail progress.
- š„ The schedule is fundamentally a mathematical calculation.
- š„ Critical path and float are essential concepts in scheduling.
- š„ Resource loading should be tailored to project needs.
- š„ Contractual specifications guide scheduling processes.š„ Effective communication between owners and contractors is vital.
- š„ Commissioning plans should be established early in the project.
- š„ Project leaders should focus on forecasting and data-driven decisions.
Guest
Micah Piippo
Schedule Integration and Planning Manager at Intel
Micah Piippo is the CEO of Movar US and a leading voice in construction planning, scheduling, and project delivery. He brings deep industry expertise from roles at Intel and Google, where he led strategic initiatives in capital project execution, infrastructure planning, and technology integration. At Intel, Micah drove on-time delivery across verticals by modernizing planning practices and advancing organizational culture. At Google, he built the Data Center scheduling program and co-founded the Computer Vision in Construction team, which automated tasks and delivered multimillion-dollar savings.
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