# What is a Gantt chart?

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Last updated: 2026-11-10

A Gantt chart is a bar chart that shows project activities against time, with each bar's position and length showing when the activity starts and how long it takes. It is the most common way to communicate construction programmes to clients and teams.

## Why does a Gantt chart matter for architects, engineers and contractors in India?

It is the most common way to communicate construction programmes to clients and teams. Linking activities to BIM models and site data keeps the programme up to date.

## What is an example of a Gantt chart?

A Gantt chart shows excavation, foundations, superstructure and finishes as overlapping bars across 18 months.

## Where does CloudBrain come in?

Our [workflow automation](/services/workflow-automation) service helps architecture, engineering and construction firms put this into practice. See the related terms below, or browse the full [AEC × AI glossary](/glossary).