Construction · Defined
Look-ahead schedule
A near-term work plan translating the overall schedule into activities and constraints for the coming weeks.
Why it matters
It should identify actionable prerequisites such as crew availability, access, approvals, and materials. It supplements rather than replaces the full project schedule.
In practice
A project example
Next week’s ceiling closure depends on completion and inspection of overhead work.
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.