Synopses & Reviews
This book provides full coverage of the fundamentals of construction scheduling, presenting a straightforward and comprehensive introduction to all of the aspects and techniques of this field. It begins with a treatise on the fundamentals of scheduling and develops and discusses such topics as: precedence diagrams, activity durations, contract provisions, resource allocation and leveling, money, project monitoring, computer scheduling, earned value, productivity, litigation, short-interval schedules, linear scheduling, and arrow diagrams. "Construction Planning and Scheduling" serves as an excellent resource for scheduling professionals in construction and related business sectors, as well as construction attorneys.
Synopsis
This straightforward text is unique in that it presents a comprehensive introduction to the techniques of construction scheduling as well as broad coverage on all major scheduling subjects. "Some of the key features include: "
- Includes a detailed discussion of contract provisions and their relationship to construction scheduling.
- Presents a discussion of the effects of management decisions intended to benefit production on a construction schedule.
- Presents a treatise on short interval scheduling, also known as "look ahead" schedules, a subject vital to project success.
- Explains the concept of linear scheduling in easily understood and straightforward terms.
- Presents problems intended to be solved manually, but at the same time allows for the use of computer applications to solve these problems.
- Problems have been kept simple to allow students to focus on the key points under discussion.
Synopsis
Offering broad coverage of all major scheduling subjects, this book is a comprehensive resource designed for construction management, planning and scheduling. It follows a logical progression, introducing precedence diagramming early and following with chapters on activity durations, resource allocations, network schedules and more. It reflects current trends in scheduling (short-interval scheduling, computer scheduling, linear scheduling etc.) and includes chapters on arrow diagramming and PERT. With an eye on application, it includes a unique discussion of contract provisions related to scheduling and incorporates a sample project throughout.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Developing a Network Model
3. Precedence Diagrams
4. Determining Activity Durations
5. Time in Contract Provisions
6. Resource Allocation and Resource Leveling
7. Money and Network Schedules
8. Project Monitoring and Control
9. Computer Scheduling
10. Earned Value: A Means for Integrating Costs and Schedule
11. The Impact of Scheduling Decisions on Productivity
12. CPM In Dispute Resolution and Litigation
13. Short-Interval Schedules
14. Linear Scheduling
15. PERT: Program Evaluation and Review Technique
16. Arrow Diagrams
REFERENCES
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES
INDEX