Background & Current Limitation: At present, the Schedule module in ACC only provides a view of the planned schedule and dependencies but does not support capturing actual progress against schedule line items or deliverables. This makes the module functionally limited to a static scheduling tool rather than a live progress tracking solution. In real construction projects, schedules are not just meant to outline planned dates but are critical instruments for tracking and reporting the actual progress. Stakeholders such as clients, owners, project managers, and tower managers expect live visibility into progress status in order to assess delays, align resources, and make data-driven decisions. Without the ability to update progress directly within the schedule, this essential functionality remains missing. Scenario of Practical Importance: Consider a residential project with four towers under development. The master schedule has been created in ACC. However, during execution, each tower manager is responsible for reporting progress against their respective tower’s schedule line items. For example: Tower A Manager updates progress of structural works at 60%. Tower B Manager updates progress of finishing works at 30%. Tower C Manager updates progress of MEP installation at 45%. Tower D Manager updates progress of façade at 20%. All these updates are critical for project reporting and client reviews. Clients and owners demand to see live progress either in terms of % completion, quantity completed, or city/tower-wise updates mapped directly against schedule deliverables. Proposed Functionality: We request ACC to enable a feature in the Schedule module to: Capture Progress: Allow users (e.g., tower in-charge, package manager, subcontractor, etc.) to update progress directly against schedule line items. Progress should be recordable as: Percentage Completion (e.g., 45% complete) Quantity Based Completion (e.g., 300/500 cubic meters of concrete placed) Status Based Updates (e.g., Not Started, In Progress, Completed). Role-Based Updates: Tower/section/package managers can input updates for their assigned scope. A configurable workflow setting should allow whether the update requires approval from project management or can be accepted directly. Tracking & Reporting: Updated progress should reflect on dashboards and reports for stakeholders. Progress curves (Planned vs. Actual) can be visualized for delay analysis. Updates should be time-stamped and auditable for accountability. Configuration Options: Flexibility to choose between % completion, quantities, or milestones based on the project’s tracking requirement. Workflow toggle: approval required / no approval required. Why It Is Important: Enables real-time project monitoring rather than static scheduling. Meets the highest priority requirement of clients and owners to track live progress. Enhances collaboration between tower managers, contractors, and project managers. Provides management with actionable insights for resource allocation and delay mitigation. Ensures accountability with an auditable trail of who updated what and when. Conclusion: The ability to update and capture progress directly within the ACC Schedule module will transform it into a true project control tool rather than just a planning viewer. This is a mission-critical enhancement for construction projects, especially large residential and infrastructure projects where live progress monitoring is non-negotiable for stakeholders.
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