3-Week Lookahead Schedule
Pull-planning board for the next 3 weeks. Tasks by week, assigned trades, predecessor tasks.
Tasks
| # | Task | Trade | Crew / Sub | Pred. # | Week | Status | |
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Week 1
2
Week 2
3
Week 3
1
Not Started
5
In Progress
1
Complete
0
Lookahead Board
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Estimates only. Productivity, crew size, and schedule depend on real-world conditions; verify with your project's competent supervision.
Methodology: tasks are grouped into the week you assign them. Predecessor numbers reference the row number in the task editor to flag sequencing for pull-planning conversations — they do not auto-shift scheduling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 3-week lookahead schedule?
A 3-week lookahead is a short-interval planning tool used in lean construction and pull planning. It zooms in on the next 21 days of work so trades, supers, and PMs can identify constraints (materials, manpower, inspections, predecessor work) before they become field problems. Week 1 is committed work, Week 2 is being prepared, and Week 3 is being looked ahead to.
How is a lookahead different from a master schedule?
A master schedule (typically a Gantt chart) covers the entire job from notice to proceed through closeout, with full task dependencies and critical path. A lookahead is a rolling 3-week window that breaks the master schedule down into day-by-day, crew-by-crew commitments. Master schedule is the contract; lookahead is the conversation.
How often should the lookahead be updated?
Most jobs update weekly, usually in a Monday or Tuesday foreman/superintendent meeting. The just-completed week drops off, a new Week 3 gets added, and constraints are flagged. Some fast-moving projects (interiors, tenant improvements) update twice a week.
Who should attend pull-planning meetings?
At minimum: the GC superintendent, the project manager, and the foreman or lead from every trade with work in the next three weeks. The point of pull planning is that the people doing the work commit to the dates — not the office. If a trade can't send someone, the schedule for their work shouldn't be set that week.