Creating a construction schedule before the work begins can have the following benefits:

• Generating knowledge of the details and fewer surprises well into the project by the need to pre-plan the project
• Maximising quality control measures by properly sequencing the work
• Improving planning of resources such as labour and equipment
• Enhancing coordination efforts between client and construction operations
• Buying-out materials and critical elements with enough lead time
• Submitting shop drawings, samples and data sheets in timely fashion
• Giving the affected parties such as the subs, vendors, designers and client time to better plan their own activities
• Improving safety performance by sequencing the activities to ensure maximum protection for workers
• Decreasing risk of damage to adjacent property and installed work leading to a reduced punch list
• Pricing winter protection measures accurately by knowing which weather sensitive activities will be put in place during cold weather and the duration of those activities.