How to set up dependencies

In this video you will learn how to set up dependencies, and how to work with your network diagram in Tactplan.
April 23, 2024
6
 min

This instructional video from Taktplan provides an in-depth tutorial on how to effectively implement and manage dependencies between tasks in a location-based scheduling system, a technique critical in construction project management. The video highlights unique dependency types specific to location-based scheduling, which are not possible with traditional methods, and urges viewers to experiment with these techniques after watching.

Key points include:

  • Types of Dependencies: The video covers various dependency types such as finish-to-start, start-to-finish, and start-to-start, explaining their applications and how to implement them using Taktplan.
  • Adding Lags and Delays: It discusses how to add lags between tasks, which are useful for incorporating necessary delays like drying times, and how to manage location delays when tasks depend on progress in other areas.
  • Creating and Editing Dependencies: The process of creating dependencies is demonstrated in different views (Gantt, takt time view, and network diagram), with guidance on how to adjust dependency settings and ensure they align with project needs.
  • Dynamic Scheduling: Dependencies help make the schedule more dynamic, allowing for automatic adjustments of linked tasks when changes occur, thereby minimizing the need for manual updates throughout the project timeline.

The video is aimed at professionals looking to refine their project scheduling skills by leveraging advanced features in Taktplan.

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