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Download A Sample Microsoft Project^® Construction Scheduling Template

 
Gantt Chart - Custom Home Building Timeline
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In response to requests from professional home builders interested in purchasing a copy of the Microsoft Project^® file used to create the sample custom home Construction Schedule, we are offering a free, limited field, trial version for review. Click the image on the left to view screen shots of the sample file in use and follow the directions on this page to download free sample files or to purchase the complete template.

This construction management schedule was originally created with Microsoft Project^® Version 4.1a for Windows 95. It has been updated to work with all subsequent versions of Microsoft Project, up to and including Microsoft^® Office Project 2007. It is not a stand-alone application. It can only be opened using a project management or scheduling program that is able to read MPX or MPP files. You may use the links on the right to check current prices for popular scheduling software or check the Microsoft Office Project Web page to see if they are still offering a free, limited trial period, demo version.

The sample schedule is complete through 6 top level tasks, ending with foundation waterproofing and drain tile installation. The full working template being offered for sale contains 36 top level tasks incorporating 197 individual line items, each of which is assigned a duration in days, predecessors, starting date, finish date, and resource names. It is the result of many years of actual use by a professional homebuilder who used it to manage large, luxury custom home building projects in Maryland. Among other tasks, the template will allow you to use common scheduling software to produce Gantt charts, task lists, critical path time-lines, monthly calendars, and construction progress reports.

Now for the legal stuff - another one of my Pet Peeves!

By downloading any of these files, you are agreeing to the terms of use herein specified. This software is offered as is, with no warranties, and the user assumes all liability for its use. B4UBUILD.COM and/or GS Design, Inc. assume no responsibility or liability for errors or omissions or any actions resulting from the use of this software or the information contained herein. In no event shall B4UBUILD.COM and/or GS Design, Inc. be liable for any damages whatsoever, real or imagined, resulting from the loss of use, profits, or data whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such damage.

In other words, we are letting you download the trial version of this file, at your own risk, and try it for free so that you may determine if it suites your needs. By so doing, you are agreeing to the stated terms and conditions and accepting full responsibility for your own actions.

The sample construction scheduling file is being made available in MPP formats, which will open with Project 2000-2003 and/or Project 2007, as well as, an older MPX format that will open in Project 4.x, Project 98, older versions of TurboProject and a few other, out of production, scheduling programs that can read generic MPX files. If you purchase the template you will be sent two (2) "ZIPPED" MPP files and one (1) MPX version 4 file so that you can match file formats with the scheduling software you are using. Each file contains the same basic information as made available by the respective file format.

If the template suites your needs, you may purchase the complete version for $20.00 (USD). While most orders are sent via e-mail within a few hours of payment, on weekends and holidays it may take up to 72 hours for your order to be sent.

B4 U CLICK ON THE PURCHASE LINK BELOW, PLEASE READ THIS: (Sorry for yelling, but no matter how often we say it, some people still buy this MICROSOFT PROJECT TEMPLATE and wonder why it won't work in their spreadsheet or word processing programs. So, here it is one last time...

The files being offered are NOT stand-alone products. While anyone who has access to professional level scheduling software should be able to use this scheduling template, it is intended primarily for use by professional contractors and project managers who already own a copy of Microsoft Project. The files CANNOT be opened with Microsoft Excel® or Microsoft Word® or Microsoft Power Point® or WordPerfect® or OpenOffice.org or any other software that is not specifically intended for managing project schedules. These files can only be opened with Microsoft Project, or another scheduling program that is able to read MPP, MPT, and/or MPX file formats. If you were unable to open any of the sample files provided above, and/or you do not have Microsoft Project installed on your computer, and/or you are not familiar with the file formats being offered, please do not purchase these files.

If you would rather not use a credit card, you may send a check or money order payable to B4UBUILD.COM in the amount of $20.00 (USD) to:

B4UBUILD.COM
10 Owl Branch Lane
Parkton, MD 21120-9522
USA

Please be sure to include your email address in your correspondence so that the file may be sent to you over the Internet. Should you have any questions or need more information, send your request to schedule@b4ubuild.com

Good luck with your project, thank you for visiting B4UBUILD.COM, and have fun building!

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