There are many factors that can affect the project schedule. There are unforeseen conditions, such as finding poor soil. The procurement process can also have a major impact on the project schedule. Procurement includes lead-time items, such as contracting for the construction materials or having those materials brought to the construction site at the correct time. Furthermore, the lead-time items may cross a number of different disciplines. All of these lead-time items (and the personnel who use them) must be accounted for in the project schedule.
For this question, imagine that you are working for a construction management firm. The construction project is a steel post-and-beam structure. In your discussion response, detail the procurement process, from the time of being awarded the contract to having the steel on site for placement. In your response, please include a timetable for the duration of the procurement process and discuss the shop-drawing process.