Look Ahead- Overview

The Linarc Look Ahead Scheduler enables project managers to plan upcoming work weeks by pulling scheduled tasks into a focused, actionable timeline. It highlights tasks for each day, daily resource needs, supports crew assignments, and pushes published schedules to field teams for execution and tracking. Lookahead schedules can be recreated at any time—either at the end of a cycle or mid-period—to keep planning aligned with real project conditions.

Key capabilities include:

• Pulls upcoming tasks automatically from the project schedule for the selected time period
• Displays daily resource requirements to support workload balancing and crew assignment
• Publishes schedules to field teams (foremen and superintendents) for execution and progress tracking
• Allows schedules to be recreated at any time for updated planning during ongoing work

Schedule Statuses

Draft

• Every new Look Ahead schedule begins in Draft.
• Multiple draft schedules can exist simultaneously for future planning.
• Tasks within the selected date range are included automatically, with the option to add or remove tasks as needed.

Active

• Only one schedule can be Active at a time.
• The Active schedule is available on mobile devices for field superintendents and foremen to support daily coordination.
• Project managers can assign crews, update progress, and manage daily adjustments, with all changes reflected in real time.

Closed

• When a new schedule becomes Active, the previous schedule automatically moves to Closed.
• Closed schedules are locked from edits but remain fully viewable for reference, comparison, reporting, and audit history.
• All versions, updates, and progress entries are preserved for long-term documentation.

Resource Allocation

Linarc calculates resource load to help plan crew allocation efficiently. The calculation is based on the planned hours and planned days for each task. The system distributes the planned work for each task across the available days, based on standard working hours for a crew. This helps project managers ensure that tasks in the Look Ahead are achievable, resources are allocated efficiently, and field work can progress smoothly without overloading the field crew.

See the following links for more guidance:

• Create a Look Ahead Schedule
• Assign Crew to Tasks in the Look Ahead
• View Look Ahead Schedule