Project scheduling has identified as a key aspect in the planning of any construction project. Any construction project that is to run smoothly needs to have a time-based plan of events for efficient resource allocation and effective project delivery. Project managers use a variety of tools and techniques to develop, monitor, and control project schedules. This paper seeks to examine project scheduling tools used in building construction project management in order to identify key methodologies

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... employed towards achieving a sustainable construction management process. The use of literature review as a data collection tool will aid in achieving the aim of the research. This study expects to provide valuable information and guidelines for how and when to use these tools, putting the concept of project scheduling in construction management within the local context. This research will be used to learn about the requirements and restrictions that accompany the use of project scheduling tools and to learn about the similarities and differences between these tools. This research also generally seeks help students and researchers by adding to the body of knowledge on these project scheduling tools and provide guidelines for the use of these tools in order to achieve efficiency. The beneficiaries of this research project will be project managers, contractors, clients and other professionals in the building industry.