Schedule Management is the systematic process of defining, sequencing, estimating, and controlling the duration of design activities to ensure timely completion of building system design deliverables. In multidisciplinary construction projects, it plays a vital role in aligning the efforts of architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical teams within the overall project timeline.

Effective schedule management begins during the planning phase with the development of a design work breakdown structure (WBS), identification of key milestones, and integration of interdependent activities across disciplines. It ensures that design tasks—such as load calculations, schematic development, coordination reviews, technical documentation, and authority submissions—are logically sequenced and adequately resourced.

Schedule management also supports early detection of delays and facilitates proactive adjustments through performance monitoring tools such as critical path analysis, Gantt charts, and progress tracking. It enables phase-based progress evaluations (Concept, Schematic, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding), and aligns deliverables with procurement and construction milestones.

Through structured coordination and progress control, schedule management ensures design continuity, minimizes rework, and supports on-time transition to construction, contributing to the overall success of the project.