Project Details:
Location: Austin, TX
Project Value: $32.2 Million
General Contractor: NRP Contractors, LLC.
Cambridge Apartments
Overview:
Project Overview
Our firm provided full CPM scheduling and project controls support for the Cambridge Apartments, a large-scale garden-style residential development. The project included twelve three-story apartment buildings offering market-rate rental housing across a spacious, amenity-rich site. In addition to the primary structures, the development featured detached garages, carports, a central leasing office, and a modern clubhouse. A state-of-the-art fitness center and an on-site maintenance facility further enhanced the community’s appeal.
Services Delivered
We partnered with the client early to establish a complete baseline schedule aligned with construction milestones and turnover goals. Our team structured the CPM schedule to reflect phased construction and efficient resource distribution across all twelve buildings. Furthermore, we conducted detailed trade sequencing to support concrete pours, framing, MEP installations, and finish schedules. Weekly updates ensured alignment between field progress and the evolving critical path. Each month, we analyzed delays, proposed resequencing strategies, and provided schedule recovery recommendations when unforeseen conditions arose. We also coordinated directly with subcontractors to confirm durations and manpower projections.
Strategic Approach
We emphasized early planning, logical sequencing, and proactive issue resolution throughout the schedule lifecycle. By integrating site logistics and trade availability, we minimized conflict and downtime across the jobsite. Our team identified critical path shifts quickly and communicated their impact through visual dashboards and schedule narratives. These tools helped stakeholders make fast, informed decisions without delaying progress. To maintain momentum, we developed short-interval lookahead schedules focused on high-risk areas, including foundation work, weather-sensitive activities, and final inspections. Regular meetings with the construction team ensured accountability and transparency at every stage.
Results and Value for Cambridge Apartments
Our scheduling and project controls services kept the project on track across all twelve buildings and related amenities. The client achieved their target occupancy timelines, met leasing pre-commitments, and avoided costly delays. Furthermore, our work supported efficient turnover planning and punch list management by identifying float and overlap opportunities in real-time.
Conclusion
The Cambridge Apartments project demonstrated our ability to manage complex, multi-structure residential developments with precision and agility. By combining strategic CPM scheduling with strong field coordination, we helped our client deliver a high-quality product on time and within scope.