Construction
Construction Planning and Field Execution
Learn how to plan a solar build and keep it on track in the field.
A free Academy account is required. 15 lessons.

About Construction Planning and Field Execution
Strong projects are planned before crews arrive. This course covers turning a design into a construction plan, building a field-ready schedule, mobilization readiness, daily field management, quality control, field changes and how to keep constraints from becoming delays.
What You'll Learn
Plan the build
Turn the design into a construction plan and a field-ready schedule.
Get ready to mobilize
Check safety, work authorization and site readiness.
Run the field
Manage daily work, production and quality control.
Stay on track
Manage changes, constraints and escalations before they cause delays.
Explore the Course Topics
15 lessons, grouped by topic. Open a topic to see its lessons.
01From design to construction plan4 lessons
- Why Planning Drives Project Success
- Turning the Design Into a Construction Plan
- Building a Field-Ready Schedule
- Solar Construction Lifecycle
02Safety and mobilization readiness2 lessons
- Safety and Work Authorization
- Are We Ready to Mobilize?
03Daily field management and production2 lessons
- Daily Field Management
- Tracking Production and Progress
04Quality, changes and constraints4 lessons
- Practical Construction Quality Control
- Field Changes and Cost Control
- Managing Constraints Before They Become Delays
- Escalating Issues Effectively
05Why projects go sideways1 lesson
- Why Projects Go Sideways
06Completion and turnover2 lessons
- Completion, Commissioning & Turnover
- Commissioning, Handover and Course Wrap-Up