Project Scheduling & Trade Coordination

Keep every trade, timeline, and site update in sync without endless phone calls and spreadsheet juggling.

98 hrs
Time saved/month
17
Companies have mapped
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About This Automation

Project scheduling and trade coordination involves identifying which contractors are needed for each phase, calling them individually to request availability, and manually updating a master schedule as confirmations arrive.

Automation collects trade availability through a single intake channel, detects conflicts automatically, and synchronizes confirmed dates across all calendars and teams. The result is faster scheduling, fewer conflicts, and trades arriving on time.

Key features
Collect trade availability requests and responses in one place instead of across email, text, and phone calls
Detect scheduling conflicts and overlaps automatically before trades are confirmed
Sync confirmed trade dates to shared calendars and notify all stakeholders in real time
Flag ambiguous or incomplete responses and suggest optimal trade sequences based on project history
Handle last-minute cancellations by detecting changes and proposing alternative dates to affected trades
Maintain a single source of truth for the master schedule across all projects and teams

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Project phase created or schedule change detectedtrigger

Automation is triggered when a new project phase is created or when a trade cancellation or schedule change is detected.

2. Analyze project requirements and trade needs

The automation reviews the project plan, identifies required trades, and determines the optimal sequence and duration for each trade based on historical data and project scope.

3. Send availability requests to trades

Automated emails are sent to each required trade contractor requesting their availability for the identified dates, with project details and site information included.

4. Collect and parse trade responses

The automation monitors incoming emails and messages, extracts availability data from trade responses, and flags any ambiguous or missing confirmations for manual review.

5. Detect scheduling conflicts and optimize sequence

The automation checks for overlaps, insufficient prep time, and sequencing issues, then proposes an optimized schedule or flags conflicts requiring project manager decision.

6. Update master schedule and sync calendars

Confirmed dates are written to the master schedule and synced for each trade and internal stakeholder.

7. Send confirmations and notify team

Confirmation emails are sent to trades with final dates and details, and notifications alert the internal team of the finalized schedule and any changes.

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Estimated Time Saving
98hrs/month
Process pain:8.2/10
Mapped by:17 Companies

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