Construction project scheduling and control /
Bad scheduling can doom a construction project from the start. Construction Project Scheduling and Control provides a comprehensive examination of the analytical methods used to devise a reasonable, efficient, and successful schedule for construction projects of all sizes. This updated third edition...
Saved in:
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Hoboken, New Jersey :
Wiley,
[2015]
|
| Edition: | Third edition. |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | Ebook Central Academic Complete |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
Table of Contents:
- Title Page; Copyright; Table of Contents; Preface; Preface to the First Edition; Chapter 1: Introduction; Planning and Scheduling; Project Control; Why Schedule Projects?; The Scheduler; Scheduling and Project Management; Chapter 1 Exercises; Chapter 2: Bar (Gantt) Charts; Definition and Introduction; Advantages of Bar Charts; Disadvantages of Bar Charts; Chapter 2 Exercises; Chapter 3: Basic Networks; Definition and Introduction; Arrow Networks; Node Networks; Comparison of Arrow and Node Networks; Networks versus Bar Charts; Time-Scaled Logic Diagrams; Chapter 3 Exercises.
- Chapter 4: The Critical Path Method (CPM)Introduction; Steps Required to Schedule a Project; Supplemental Steps; Resource Allocation and Leveling; Beginning-of-Day or End-of-Day Convention; The CPM Explained through Examples; Logic and Constraints; Chapter 4 Exercises; Chapter 5: Precedence Networks; Definition and Introduction; The Four Types of Relationships; The Percent Complete Approach; Fast-Track Projects; A Parallel Predecessor?; CPM Calculations for Precedence Diagrams; The Detailed Approach; The Critical Path Revisited; Final Discussion; Chapter 5 Exercises.
- Chapter 6: Resource Allocation and Resource LevelingIntroduction; The Three Categories of Resources; What Is Resource Allocation?; Resource Leveling; Materials Management; Chapter 6 Exercises; Chapter 7: Schedule Updating and Project Control; Introduction; The Need for Schedule Updating; Project Control Defined; Schedule Updating; Project Control; Chapter 7 Exercises; Chapter 8: Schedule Compression and Time-Cost Trade-Off; Introduction; Setting Priorities; Accelerating a Project; Construction versus Manufacturing; Direct and Indirect Costs; Recovery Schedules.
- Accelerating Projects Using ComputersPotential Issues with Uncoordinated Project Acceleration; Chapter 8 Exercises; Chapter 9: Reports and Presentations; Introduction; The Difference between Reports and Presentations; Skills Necessary for Giving Good Presentations; The Power of Presentations; Reviewing Reports before and after Printing; General Tips on Printing Reports; Summary Reports; Paper or Electronic Reports?; E-Reports; Communications in the International Environment; Chapter 9 Exercises; Chapter 10: Scheduling as Part of the Project Management Effort; Introduction; Project Objectives.
- Defining and Measuring Project SuccessScheduling and Estimating; Estimating and Accounting; Scheduling and Accounting; Scheduling and Change Orders; Paperless Project Management; Procurement Management; Management of Submittals; The Master Schedule and Subschedules; Multiproject Management; Time Contingency and Management Options; Chapter 10 Exercises; Chapter 11: Other Scheduling Methods; Introduction; Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT); Graphical Evaluation and Review Technique (GERT); Linear Scheduling Method (LSM); LSM and Project Schedule Acceleration; Chapter 11 Exercises.