The document discusses project planning and scheduling in construction projects. It notes that construction project life-cycle processes need to be managed more effectively and predictably to meet stakeholder needs. However, there is often insufficient attention given to effective project planning, including the pre-planning stages. Some planning issues are even completely overlooked, resulting in unsatisfactory project performance. The document calls for improving knowledge of and understanding about applying project planning and scheduling theories in practice in order to enhance organizational learning and better integrate these processes into construction projects.