A construction schedule is a timeline that outlines when specific tasks and activities will be completed during a construction project. It helps contractors, builders, and project managers track progress, coordinate teams, and meet deadlines.
This tool generates a downloadable Word document schedule in your choice of paper size: A4, A3, or A2. All documents are created in landscape format for optimal timeline visibility. For long projects, the schedule automatically splits across multiple pages with the task list repeated on each page.
This construction schedule generator is completely free and requires no signup. Simply configure your project dates, select your paper size, and download your Word document in seconds.
Prefer an Excel spreadsheet instead? Try our free Excel construction schedule generator (XLSX)
Duration: 61 days (9 weeks)
| Task | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | +53 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan | 4 Jan | 5 Jan | 6 Jan | 7 Jan | 8 Jan | 9 Jan | 10 Jan | ... | |
| Task 1 | ... | ||||||||
| Task 2 | ... | ||||||||
| Task 3 | ... | ||||||||
| Task 4 | ... | ||||||||
| + 6 more rows... | |||||||||
Choose paper size to fit your project needs
Long schedules auto-split with tasks on each page
Landscape format perfect for site walls and offices
Select your project start date and end date using the date pickers. The tool automatically calculates the duration and generates the appropriate timeline columns.
Select daily or weekly view mode, and choose your paper size: A4, A3, or A2. Larger paper sizes fit more days per page, perfect for wall displays or site offices.
Add a project name and set the number of task rows. Long schedules automatically split across multiple pages with task names repeated on each page for easy reference.
Click the download button to generate your landscape-format schedule. The Word file is ready to print or edit in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or Pages.
Contractors
Builders
Project managers
Small construction teams
Word schedules work well for simple projects, but they struggle with complex construction projects that have many tasks, dependencies, and frequent updates. Manual date calculations can introduce errors, and sharing files via email creates version control issues. Real-time collaboration is limited, and there's no automatic conflict detection when multiple people work on the same schedule.
For teams that need shared access, automatic updates, and better project management features, consider editing this schedule online with Buildplanner. You get interactive schedules, team collaboration, automatic notifications, and much more.
Edit this schedule online