PROJECT PLANNING

House build critical path

This critical path diagram organizes a house build from excavation through inspection. Foundation and framing form the main structural sequence. After framing, roofing and service rough-in proceed in parallel and both must finish before final inspection. The network makes the handoff points clear and gives a manager a compact starting point for discussing durations and constraints. Add permitting, procurement, finishes and trade inspections when they affect the actual project. Review the critical sequence whenever a duration or predecessor relationship changes.

UPDATED 2026-09-24
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EXAMPLEHouse build critical path
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CASE ANALYSIS

Scenario

A small house build has structural and services work converging on inspection.

Key decisions

  • Foundation gate: Framing starts after the foundation.
  • Parallel work: Roofing and services follow framing.
  • Finish gate: Inspection waits for both paths.

When to reuse this

Use for a compact construction schedule.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is critical?01
The longest dependent sequence controls completion.
Can roofing overlap services?02
Yes, both follow framing.
Why is inspection last?03
It requires both work paths.
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