Schedule Health Checklist
Use this when reviewing schedule logic, relationships, critical path, float, and the quality of programme updates.
Start the assessmentTOOLS & RESOURCES
PRACTICAL PROJECT CONTROLS TOOLS
Good project controls depend on reliable programme information and consistent ways of working. DCD-GS provides practical resources for planners and project teams, alongside digital tools for managing and reporting project information.
GET STARTED
Three practical ways to begin
Use a self-check, review a resource, or speak to a specialist. Each step is designed to give project teams a clearer view of their programme.
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Check schedule health
Work through the pre-assessment to see whether logic, progress and the critical path are under control.
Open the assessment 02Use a planning resource
Checklists and guides for baselines, earned value, 4D readiness and monthly progress reporting.
Browse tools 03Talk to a specialist
Share a little about the programme. We will recommend the most relevant planning or controls support.
Contact DCD-GSResources
Planning tools and templates
Practical resources for schedule reviews, baselines, earned value and 4D readiness — each linked to the relevant DCD-GS service or insight.
Baseline Validation Guide
Checks for WBS structure, activity logic, calendars, and milestones before a baseline programme is approved.
Read the baseline checklistEVM Metrics Reference
A quick reference for planned value, earned value, SPI, CPI, and other commonly used EVM measures.
See earned value servicesProgress Reporting Template
For recording monthly progress, programme variance, and forecast dates in regular project reporting.
Review planning reports4D Planning Readiness
Checks the programme and model information needed before activities are linked for 4D construction planning.
Explore 4D planningRisk & Change Log
For recording schedule risks, changes, their potential effect on the programme and actions taken by the project team.
View project controlsARE YOU IN CONTROL OF YOUR PROJECTS?
SCHEDULE HEALTH PRE-ASSESSMENT
There is little value in a schedule that does not reflect how the project is actually being delivered. Weak schedule logic, missing relationships, or excessive constraints can affect the critical path and make forecast dates unreliable. Poor progress updates can have the same effect, making it difficult to see where the project really stands.
Use this Schedule Health Pre-Assessment to check some of the basic controls behind your project programme.
General Scheduling
- How often is the programme updated?
- Is an approved baseline in place?
- What scheduling system do you use?
Logic & Sequencing
- Are activities properly linked?
- Are predecessors and successors in place?
- Are leads, lags, and relationship types reviewed?
Critical Path & Float
- Is the critical path checked during updates?
- Are float and near-critical activities monitored?
- Can the completion date be traced through the programme logic?
Progress & Forecast
- Is actual progress recorded against the programme?
- Are baseline variances reviewed?
- Are forecast dates updated when progress changes?
Schedule Review
- Is the programme checked for schedule-quality issues?
- Are scheduled health checks carried out regularly?
- Are the same checks applied across your projects?
DIGITAL CAPABILITY
PROJECT CONTROLS REPORTING
Our digital work brings programme, progress and performance information together for project reporting and review. We can work with the systems and information already used by the project team, whether the requirement is programme support, schedule analysis or a clearer way to report project performance.
- Planning, progress and performance dashboards
- Integrated project controls reporting packs
- Schedule health and quality analytics
- Primavera P6 / MS Project programme support
FAQ
COMMON QUESTIONS
Are these tools free to use?
Templates and checklists are provided as practical resources for project teams. Contact us for bespoke controls frameworks tailored to your programme.
Can DCD-GS implement dashboards for our project?
Yes. We design and implement integrated reporting environments connected to your scheduling, cost and progress data sources.
Do you support Primavera P6 and MS Project?
We work across both platforms and help teams understand how tool behaviour, logic and calendars affect forecast outcomes.
NEXT STEP
READY TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR PROJECT?
If your project needs stronger planning, more reliable schedule information, or better visibility of performance, DCD-GS can provide the specialist support required.
REQUEST A CONSULTATION
Share a little about your project. We will respond with the most relevant specialist.