Meeting the varied scheduling needs of those involved in a construction project may be the most difficult challenge we will face as we create and manage a project schedule. The project schedule must be presented in a format that clearly communicates the project goals to multiple entities. This workshop leads participants through a hands-on application based learning exercise using an example project that reflects the challenges we face when scheduling a project.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn the scheduler and tools used to create an effective schedule.

• Identify contractual issues considered when developing and managing a project schedule.

• Investigate common schedule manipulation tricks and ploys.

• Identify the schedule as a management tool to be proactive in avoiding potential delays and react to changes. 

• Learn to identify delays, accelerate a schedule and create a recovery schedule.

Instructors:

Brian Goodreau is an Associate Vice President with Arcadis, a global engineering and Construction firm. He is a principal claims analyst who has worked for Arcadis for 8 years. He is also the operations leader for the Arcadis Contract Solutions team of experts in construction disputes and project controls in New York City. Goodreau currently manages claims on behalf of public and private owners for numerous complex infrastructure and building projects across North America. He has a proven record of accomplishment helping clients to avoid and mitigate disputes by implementing techniques such as CPM scheduling and total cost management. Brian has also effectively resolved numerous disputes on behalf of his clients, providing expert analysis and litigation support. Goodreau has been involved numerous alternative dispute resolutions including negotiations, mediations and claims review boards. Prior to Arcadis, Goodreau worked as a project manager for a masonry subcontracting firm for nearly a decade. Throughout his career, he has held positions as project manager, scheduler, project controls manager, and claims analyst. His experience in the field coupled with his skills of the latest technology provides him with the tools required to be an effective analyst on complex claims. Goodreau is a graduate of Central Connecticut State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management and is a certified Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) with the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International (AACEI). He is an accomplished public speaker and is often invited to speak at seminars on construction claims and managing projects more effectively. 
Patrick Donovan, Scheduler & Claims Analyst, Arcadis

Patrick Donovan is a scheduler and claims analyst in Arcadis’ Contract Solutions group. He has more than six years of experience in the construction industry working as a Scheduler, Claims Analyst, Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer and Field Engineer. Donovan has successfully executed multiple complex projects on schedule and achieved substantial cost savings. He has been responsible for all project phases including concept selection, detailed design, regulatory approvals, procurement, construction, and closeout. Donovan is presently working on construction schedules for the $135M Ella T. Grasso Technical High School construction project in Groton CT, $200M Williams College Science Center construction in Williamstown, MA and $100M Brooklyn Navy Yards Hurricane Sandy relief project in NYC. Prior to joining Arcadis, Donovan spent the majority of his career in the offshore Oil & Gas industry working for a multinational energy company. He graduated with First Class Honors from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and a Bachelor of Commerce. He is based out of the Middletown, CT office.