Project Managing renovation and extension. Need a Construction Project Plan Template

A plan is like is the who, what, when, why, risks etc. A schedule is the timeline, the task, dependencies etc. As PP said, there's a reason it's a profession. Also most people who think they project manage actually don't, it's a very overused word. You should engage someone who knows what they're doing. I predict a huge budget blow out if you're on mumsnet and google trying to figure it out, get someone who actually knows what they're doing. Good luck.

If you are unsure then take independent legal advice. Or take a punt and run with what you have. No one here can advise you in any meaningful way on your project compliance.

and you're asking Mumsnet for advice?

I can't say as I am not sighted on the JCT... There are several types. If in doubt ask them if they are taking CDM duties. The link I put earlier gives more details.

A "Stacked Bar Graph" in Excel 'can' do this for you. You make the first series Start Date, and make the bar invisible. The second series is Duration, and make that show...

However!!!

It's very static and the first time something changes, and it will, you have to manually adjust everything.... which is why even for just producing a schedule a proper to0l is best

Then you need to employ some one to act as your employers agent - normally the architect/ design side person to ensure the builder / contractor is building to standard and getting the correct building control sign offs.

You also need to ensure that your contractor is undertaking CDM duties (all the bits in the PP that aren't the schedule of works). Until you appoint them in writing and they agree to take on the duty it will remain with you.

Project plan includes who is responsible for what, risk management strategy, who is doing what when & who has control of the site at each point of the project ect..

Schedule of works is what trades are on site when.

You will also need a sense check for durations. Otherwise the subcontractor could quote you excessive durations. They do this to main contractors, so god knows what they would say to someone they know has now experience in PM.

You can definitely use excel for construction planning though. On a large £1bn+ project we would have the main programme in P6, and then do the 4-weekly in excel to package plan. If you’re good at excel it’s very easy to construct a programme including Gantt chart.

Primavera is total overkill for a 10month house renovation - we use it for £billion infrastructure projects!!! The licence alone would be prohibitive.

Are you planning all the works, or is there a main contractor? Get a programme from all the subcontractors. You’ll need to know what can be done concurrently and what need to follow what (the critical path). Don’t forget to factor in material lead in times.

If you have a main contractor, get them to do the programme and then you can just tick things off. If you don’t have construction experience there is little point in you doing the programme as you won’t know the sequence or tasks.

I'd use ...err.... MS Project, because that's what it's designed for. If I had a big long list of numbers to add up, I'd use Excel. If I wanted to write a letter I'd use Word. Once you have the right tool it's a lot easier..

If you're just listing some activities as a schedule , with specified start and finish dates, as someone else has already done the project planning activity for you ( the architect and contractor?) then just pop the titles and dates in Project, print it out on A1 and tape it to the wall, Job done...

https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg411.htm

I would recommend reading the HSE guide to CDM regs so you at least understand what documents you need in place. At least to appoint you CDM person correctly so they can draw up the construction plan... And hopefully keep everyone safe on site.

This. Also do you mean a project plan or a schedule as they are two very different things

If you’re looking for an accurate timeline of when what will be done and what needs ordering you will need a programme not a CPP

And utility information before the health and safety goals with any floor plans that show this in your appendix

Can’t really send my CPP as it’s my company’s template.
front page - project name and location
contents
distribution list
revision list
project scope with start date and estimated finish date
project team list
communication tactics between companies - how often do you want communication do you want a daily shift report and weekly overview?
method statements - your work package plans that break down each task -site enabling, demobilisation, electrics, mechanical, building etc. (ask the construction company)
and then the health and safety goals but I’m guessing you can ask the health and safety person for this?
fire plan
emergency plan (police number / where’s the closest hospital)
any risks associated with the work will have to be mentioned and how you would manage these risks i.e falling from height, lifting heavy objects etc.
appendix with any house surveys and a risk assessment

Excel 365 has a simple Gantt chart template.
No template is going to give you the knowledge/ experience to pm a construction project. It is a bit more than knowing when to order up the fixtures and fittings.