In project management, the critical path is the sequence of tasks that determines the minimum time needed to complete a project. Each task on the critical path must be finished before the next can begin, and any delay in critical path tasks delays the entire project. Non-critical path tasks have flexibility (float) and can be delayed somewhat without affecting the completion date. Critical path analysis helps project managers identify which activities are most important to monitor, where to focus resources if schedules slip, and where delays are most consequential. Municipal capital projects use critical path analysis to manage complex construction with many interdependent activities.