--- title: Aphex Blog | Planning and Communication description: Planning and Communication | Construction tips, insights, and 'how to' guides from your favourite scheduling software. --- [![Aphex FInal Logos RGB-03](https://blog.aphex.co/hubfs/Superseded/Aphex%20FInal%20Logos%20RGB-03.png)](https://www.aphex.co) [Log in](https://app.aphex.co/) [Try Aphex](https://app.aphex.co/sign-up) ## BLOG # Aphex Product Updates Discover new releases and improvements from the Aphex Product Team. - [ALL](https://blog.aphex.co/all) - [Product](https://blog.aphex.co/tag/product) - [Planning and Communication](https://blog.aphex.co/tag/planning-and-communication) - [AphexHQ](https://blog.aphex.co/tag/aphexhq) - [Construction Reporting](https://blog.aphex.co/tag/construction-reporting) - [Construction Tools and Trends](https://blog.aphex.co/tag/construction-tools-and-trends) - [Construction 101](https://blog.aphex.co/tag/construction-101) Planning and Communication ### [7 things to include in your daily activity briefings (DABs)](https://blog.aphex.co/daily-activity-briefings) These 7 things will help you run effective Daily activity briefings (DABs) on your construction project. Joseph Rudd Jun 21, 2023 Planning and Communication ### [How to make a short-term construction schedule](https://blog.aphex.co/how-to-make-a-short-term-construction-schedule) Short-term construction schedules help break down high-level contractual programmes into detailed, actionable plans. George Britten May 31, 2023 Planning and Communication ### [A Guide To Construction Scheduling](https://blog.aphex.co/a-guide-to-construction-scheduling) The master schedule provides a high-level overview of all of the work required to complete your entire project from start to finish. Joseph Rudd May 16, 2023 Planning and Communication ### [Managing short term plans with Gantt Charts](https://blog.aphex.co/managing-short-term-plans-with-gantt-charts) Gantt charts are used to manage all types of projects in construction. And one thing they're particularly good for, is short-term scheduling. Joseph Rudd May 10, 2023 Planning and Communication ### [Choosing the best construction Gantt chart software for your short-term plans](https://blog.aphex.co/best-construction-gantt-chart-software) A guide to some of the most popular construction Gantt chart software. And how to find the right Gantt software for your project. Joseph Rudd Apr 21, 2023 Planning and Communication ### [8 Construction Management Tools Every Engineer Should Know In 2023](https://blog.aphex.co/8-construction-management-tools) All of these tools have been selected based on the quality of the software, the provider, and the fact that they are free to try or have low entry... Joseph Rudd Apr 18, 2023 Planning and Communication ### [Managing construction projects with weekly work plans](https://blog.aphex.co/-construction-weekly-work-plans) Weekly work plans provide a detailed schedule of work over the coming week. Used the right way, they'll help you and your team stay on top of your... Joseph Rudd Apr 18, 2023 Planning and Communication ### [Effectively communicating plans in construction](https://blog.aphex.co/effectively-communicating-plans-in-construction) Actionable steps to start improving communication on your project. Joseph Rudd Mar 30, 2023 Planning and Communication ### [How To Write A Construction Scope of Works](https://blog.aphex.co/construction-scope-of-works) A simple 8-step approach to writing a construction scope of works. Jason Lancini Feb 27, 2023 Planning and Communication ### [An Overview of The Last Planner System](https://blog.aphex.co/last-planner-system) Everything you need to know about the last planner system. Joseph Rudd Feb 17, 2023 [1](https://blog.aphex.co/tag/planning-and-communication/page/1) [2](https://blog.aphex.co/tag/planning-and-communication/page/2) ### Join the Aphex Community Stay posted on the latest from the community of projects driving a more productive construction industry. [![Aphex Dark Tight](https://blog.aphex.co/hubfs/Aphex%20Dark%20Tight.png)](https://www.aphex.co/) Aphex Software Ltd 82 Wandsworth Bridge Road London, SW6 2TF [hello@aphex.co](mailto:hello@aphex.co) ### Product - [Engineers](https://www.aphex.co/engineers) - [Planners](https://www.aphex.co/planners) - [Project Managers](https://www.aphex.co/managers) - [Pricing and Plans](https://www.aphex.co/pricing) ### Customers - [Customer Stories](https://www.aphex.co/customers) ### Resources - [Help Center](http://help.aphex.co/) ### Company - [Blog](https://blog.aphex.co) - [Terms of Service](https://help.aphex.co/en/collections/3168676-terms-policies) © 2025 Aphex Software Limited All rights reserved [Privacy Policy](https://help.aphex.co/en/articles/5635735-privacy-policy)