Join Jason, Carlos, and returning guest Thomas Schultz as they tackle one of construction's most fundamental yet unresolved challenges: how should master schedules actually function in project delivery? 🏗️ Core Questions Explored: * Can one schedule serve both contract reporting and day-to-day construction coordination? * The tension between commercial requirements and construction team autonomy * Why detailed master schedules often conflict with on-site realities * The trade-offs between control, flexibility, and project speed ⚖️ Key Discussion Areas: * The gap between planning teams and construction delivery * Resource allocation and schedule ownership across project phases * How contract structures influence scheduling approaches * The challenge of updating versus adapting to site conditions 🎯 Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction from South London, Clapham & Germany 05:35 – Why master schedules play multiple roles on projects 14:06 – The trust gap between planning and construction teams 28:53 – Commercial recovery vs. delivery optimization 46:06 – Should schedules be planned to Level 5 detail? 1:00:04 – Connecting everything to one schedule: promise or problem? Check out the Off Site Newsletter: https://offsite.aphex.co/