> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.glidepathcpm.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Understanding Project Types

> How project types affect Schedule Intelligence and pattern loading

# Understanding Project Types

When you create a project, you select a **Type** (Construction, Data Center, Industrial, Commercial, or Other). This choice impacts how GlidePath recommends Schedule Intelligence patterns to accelerate your planning.

## Feature Spec Reference

**Module 1.1 — Create New Project**\
**Module 11.0 — Schedule Intelligence**

## Project Type Overview

### Construction

* **Best for:** Building, renovation, site work, civil construction
* **Schedule Intelligence Patterns:** Task sequences for foundation, framing, mechanical, electrical, finishes
* **Common Activities:** Excavation, formwork, concrete pour, steel erection, MEP rough-in, drywall, painting, final inspection
* **Sample Duration:** 6–24 months depending on project scope

### Data Center

* **Best for:** Server facility buildout, infrastructure expansion, network deployment
* **Schedule Intelligence Patterns:** Task sequences for rack deployment, cable management, power distribution, cooling system installation
* **Common Activities:** Equipment procurement, site prep, power/cooling setup, network infrastructure, testing and commissioning
* **Sample Duration:** 3–12 months depending on facility size

### Industrial

* **Best for:** Manufacturing, plant expansion, equipment installation
* **Schedule Intelligence Patterns:** Task sequences for equipment setup, commissioning, process validation, safety testing
* **Common Activities:** Equipment installation, piping, electrical, control system commissioning, performance testing
* **Sample Duration:** 4–18 months

### Commercial

* **Best for:** Office tenant fit-out, retail buildout, hospitality renovation
* **Schedule Intelligence Patterns:** Task sequences for core & shell handover, tenant buildout, FF\&E installation
* **Common Activities:** Demolition, MEP systems, drywall, flooring, finishes, inspections, move-in
* **Sample Duration:** 3–12 months

### Other

* **Best for:** Projects that don't fit the above categories (general-purpose scheduling)
* **Schedule Intelligence Patterns:** Basic task templates
* **Use when:** You want full flexibility without pre-loaded pattern recommendations

## How Schedule Intelligence Works

When you select a project type at creation, GlidePath offers to load a recommended task pattern tailored to that industry. This pattern includes:

* A typical WBS structure for that project type
* Common activities in logical sequence
* Suggested dependencies between tasks
* Baseline duration estimates (which you customize for your project)

**You are not locked in.** You can:

* Accept the pattern and customize it
* Start from scratch with no pattern
* Modify or delete any recommended tasks after creation

The pattern is just a starting point to save you time and ensure you don't miss important activities.

## Changing Project Type After Creation

You can change the project type in **Project Settings** (Module 1.6) at any time. However, this does not retroactively load patterns—it only updates the metadata.

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## Next Steps

* [Navigate the Interface](/getting-started/04-navigate-interface) — See all the views available
* [Create Your First Task](/gantt-basics/02-creating-tasks) — Start building your schedule
* [Organizing Tasks with WBS](/gantt-basics/04-wbs-organization) — Structure your work logically

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**Tip:** Choose the project type that best matches your industry. You can always refine the pattern after creation.