Construction · Defined
Baseline schedule
The agreed reference schedule against which later progress and forecasts are compared.
Why it matters
A current schedule update should preserve a clear comparison with the applicable baseline. Replacing the original dates without explanation can conceal accumulated delay.
In practice
A project example
The latest schedule forecasts a later finish, and the report identifies the difference from the accepted baseline.
General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.