A schedule is a tabulated display of information extracted from the parameters of the project's elements. It can include virtually any aspect, such as quantities, sizes or material specifications.
Schedules help us automate the process of quantifying and documenting the elements and it allows us to easily modify parameters for multiple items at once.
They provide detailed and accurate measurements necessary for budgeting and material quantity takeoff. These schedules will be exported so they are in the A - Deliverables category.
For a project involving multiple floor types, a Quantity Takeoff schedule could be used to calculate the total area of each type of flooring required.
Schedules also provide a global view of elements, but importantly, they allow us to filter and group elements and change them simultaneously. This type of schedule should be placed in B - Work.
A hardware schedule in the work category could group elements like handles and locks by type or manufacturer, allowing easy updates to model specifications or bulk changes in response to supplier updates. This helps maintain flexibility in the working phase without compromising the integrity of the control schedules.
For a comprehensive overview of elements and their parameters and enabling quicker modifications, schedules from C - Control are used. These are reference schedules that should not be deleted or changed but can be copied to create working schedules.
A reference schedule for doors might list all doors in the project, detailing parameters like fire ratings and materials. This schedule serves as a control mechanism to ensure that all doors meet the specified requirements.