If your goal is to learn task linking (dependencies) in Microsoft Project for construction schedules, these are some of the best YouTube videos:
1. Linking Tasks in Microsoft Project 2022 – Everything You Need to Know
Why watch:
How to create task links
Predecessor and successor logic
Lag and Lead time
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Construction scheduling examples (YouTube)
2. Microsoft Project Task Linking Tutorial
Why watch:
Finish-to-Start (FS)
Start-to-Start (SS)
Finish-to-Finish (FF)
Start-to-Finish (SF)
A good beginner-friendly explanation of all dependency types. (YouTube)
3. MS Project: Links and Dependencies (FS, SS, FF, SF)
Why watch:
Detailed explanation of dependency relationships
How links affect the project schedule
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Best practices for scheduling logic (YouTube)
4. MS Project for Construction Scheduling (1.5-Hour Complete Guide)
Why watch:
Construction-specific workflow
WBS creation
Task linking
Critical Path
Resource planning
This is the video I would recommend most for construction engineers. (YouTube)
Construction Examples of Task Links
| Construction Activity | Link Type |
|---|---|
| Excavation → Foundation Concrete | FS |
| Ceiling Work ↔ Electrical Installation | SS |
| Testing ↔ Documentation | FF |
| Security Guard Shift Change | SF (rarely used) |
These four dependency types (FS, SS, FF, SF) are the standard relationships used in Microsoft Project scheduling. (Microsoft Support)
For your construction projects, focus on learning:
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FS (Finish-to-Start) – 80% of links.
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SS (Start-to-Start) – for overlapping activities.
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FF (Finish-to-Finish) – for synchronized completion.
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Lag/Lead – very important for concrete curing, inspections, and handovers. (Microsoft Support)
After you watch them, I can also give you a Construction SOP: How to Link Tasks Correctly in Microsoft Project (Step-by-Step) specifically for 8AM Contractor projects.