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How to Manage Project Schedule

Complete guide to schedule management and customization for construction project managers

The Schedule Module helps you visualize and manage project timelines using multiple view options. Use these features to track progress, customize displays for different stakeholders, and create focused reports for clients and project teams.

Before you start

Your project schedule must be created and populated with activities.

Choose your visualization

  1. Go to your project and navigate to the Schedule Module.
  2. Choose a view option.
ViewWhat it shows
ActivitiesList view of all scheduled tasks
GanttTraditional Gantt chart display
WormVisualize timelines
PhasesHigh-level phase overview

Animation showing the Schedule module with Activities, Gantt, Worm, Phases and None view options and an activity list

Customize your schedule display

Configure Activities, Gantt, and Phases

  1. Click the gear icon in the top right corner of your chosen visualization.
  2. Hide specific activities or phases by clearing their checkboxes in the settings panel.
  3. Switch the current marker date and completion date lines on or off as required.

Configure Worm chart settings

  1. Adjust the width of the Worm bars using the width slider, and choose whether the Worm wraps onto multiple lines.
  2. Divide into phases to show one row per phase if preferred.
  3. Toggle the legend display on or off.
  4. Set date format to show months only or full date/month/year display.

Use icons for visual organization

Apply key milestone icons to mark critical project activities. Each activity can only have one icon.

  1. Select an existing activity to edit.
  2. Choose your desired icon from the options at the bottom of the edit pane.
  3. Click Save to apply the icon.

Row of ten coloured activity icons including a key, dollar sign, alarm clock, trophy, rocket and star

IconWhen to use it
KeyRecommended for marking key milestones
DollarFinancial milestones or cost-related activities
Exclamation MarkCritical or high-priority items
TimeTime-sensitive activities
TrophyMajor project achievements
RocketProject launches or major deployments
StarHighlighting important activities
PersonPerson-dependent activities
Diverging PathDecision points or diverging activities
LinkConnected or dependent activities

Organize your schedule data

  1. Click the Sort button in the upper right corner of the schedule page.
  2. Choose your sorting preference:
    • Start date
    • Baseline completion date
    • Planned completion date
    • Baseline status

Create schedule reports

  1. Click Create Report in the left corner of the schedule page. The Schedule Report is generated automatically within the Dashboard.
  2. Customize the report to match your requirements.

Customize the dashboard

  1. Click the three dots in the upper right corner of any schedule tile.
  2. Select one of the customize options.
OptionWhat it does
SettingsConfigure tile display preferences (e.g., show or hide Activities, Phases, Delays, and more).
EditModify tile content and layout. This action redirects you to the Schedule Module to edit the data.
Adjust ColumnsShow or hide specific data columns
FilterApply filters to focus on specific activities
ResetReturn the tile to default settings
DuplicateCreate a copy of the tile
DownloadExport the tile as an image
RemoveDelete the tile from the dashboard

Troubleshooting and FAQs

What if icons aren't appearing in my schedule filters?

Ensure you've saved the icon assignment and refresh the dashboard view. Icons may take a moment to update across all visualizations.

Why isn't my schedule report generating automatically?

Verify your project schedule contains saved activities before creating the report. Empty schedules won't generate meaningful reports.

What if dashboard tiles show "No data available"?

Check that your schedule contains activities and review filter settings to ensure they're not excluding all data. Reset filters if necessary.

Need help?

Contact Mastt Support for additional assistance.