---
name: cpm-schedule-generator
description: Critical Path Method scheduling skill for construction schedule development and analysis
allowed-tools:
  - Read
  - Write
  - Glob
  - Grep
  - Edit
  - Bash
metadata:
  specialization: civil-engineering
  domain: science
  category: Construction Management
  skill-id: CIV-SK-027
---

# CPM Schedule Generator Skill

## Purpose

The CPM Schedule Generator Skill develops construction schedules using Critical Path Method including activity sequencing, float analysis, and resource leveling.

## Capabilities

- Critical path calculation
- Float analysis (total, free, independent)
- Resource leveling
- Schedule compression
- Gantt chart generation
- Progress tracking
- Baseline comparison
- What-if analysis

## Usage Guidelines

### When to Use
- Developing project schedules
- Analyzing schedule impacts
- Tracking project progress
- Evaluating alternatives

### Prerequisites
- Activity list defined
- Duration estimates available
- Logic relationships established
- Resource constraints identified

### Best Practices
- Use realistic durations
- Verify logic relationships
- Identify driving paths
- Update regularly

## Process Integration

This skill integrates with:
- Construction Schedule Development

## Configuration

```yaml
cpm-schedule-generator:
  analysis-types:
    - forward-pass
    - backward-pass
    - float-analysis
    - resource-leveling
  outputs:
    - gantt-chart
    - network-diagram
    - reports
```

## Output Artifacts

- Project schedules
- Critical path reports
- Float analyses
- Resource histograms