Project Lead Times

Getting Lead Times

You can have the MacNail construction scheduling software tell you when to order building permits, windows, doors, tile, cabinets, rough inspections and the final inspection. The lead times are based on advance-ordering information that you enter using the *Scheduling Options command.

To set lead times:

1. Choose *Scheduling Options from the Options menu, and make sure that the lead times look correct for this project. If not, type in new numbers, then click OK (see page 97).
2. Choose *Lead Times from the Formula menu.
3. Ordering lead times will be calculated, and placed at the bottom of the schedule (just below the completion date).
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4. You can click in the completion window and scroll down slightly to see the lead time dates in the MacNail project management software.

NOTE: If the schedule is changed, all advance-ordering dates will be adjusted automatically.