Below is a list and brief details of planning / scheduling related books that planners / schedulers might find interesting. Please note that the Organisation does not sell or distribute books.
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Construction Delays; Extensions of Time and Prolongation Claims
Description: This book provides guidance on delay analysis, particularly in relation to extension of time submissions. It gives readers the information and practical details to be considered in formulating and resolving extension of time submissions and time-related prolongation claims. Useful guidance and recommended good practice is given on all the common delay analysis techniques, and worked examples of extension of time submissions and time-related prolongation claims are included.
Written in a practical and user-friendly style, the book includes helpful charts and graphics. It will be useful for construction professionals dealing with extensions of time and delay claims, and for lawyers and others who are involved in the contentious side of the construction and engineering industries.
Description: A user guide and training manual written for Project Management Professionals who wish to learn how to plan and control projects in an established Primavera P6 and earlier Enterprise versiosn with or without Resources and Roles Project.
Description: COMPLETE YOUR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FASTER - USING THE LATEST CONCEPTS IN PERFORMANCE CONTROL
A comprehensive review that gives you insight into the latest innovations in network-based project planning, scheduling, and control.saving you time and money on all construction projects.
Faster Construction Projects with CPM Scheduling contains a full explanation of the new and innovative Scheduling Practice Paradigm, and translates it into tangible steps you can use to create powerful project schedules designed to boost productivity on any job. Completely compatible with the Collaborative Model, the new Scheduling Practice Paradigm provides, commitment planning, execution scheduling, and comprehensive performance control.
Written in a friendly, conversational style, this ultimate guide explains:
The new Scheduling Practice Paradigm: terminology, specialties, roles, and deliverables How dilemma forecasting can help you predict delays before they occur How to use change optimization processes for maximum project benefit How to produce a project schedule, including logic development sessions Helpful guidelines for performance recording Hundreds of "tricks of the trade" from a 30-year Scheduling veteran
Inside:
Keeping Your Eye on the Donut: The Allure of the Project Schedule . Understanding the Scheduling Theater . Why Our Schedules Disappoint Our Customers . The Changing Style of Project Management o Creating a Penchant for Change: The New Scheduling Practice Paradigm . Introduction to Dilemma Control . Introduction to Momentology . Recap of New Concepts and Terminology . The Scheduling Practice and Faster Projects . Preserving Project Schedule Integrity: Anatomy of a Schedule . Working at Cross-Purposes . Execution Scheduling and Performance Control: Schedule Design . Schedule Development . Schedule Components . Performance Reporting . Performance Control . Epilogue: Creating Schedules They'll Actually Want to Use!
Description: The casual users "Survival Guide" written for people who understand the basics and want a brief text to demonstrate some of the less intuitive functions. Quickly gets down to the issues that many people grapple with when trying to use some of the more advanced features of the software and enlightens readers on the traps that some users fall into and how to avoid them. Demonstrates how the software ticks and explains some tricks that may be used to become more productive with the software and generate better schedules.
PRINCE2 Planning & Control Using Microsoft Project - Updated for Microsoft Office Project 2007
Description: This book is designed to teach project management professionals, who understand the PRINCE2 methodology, to use Microsoft Project to plan and control a PRINCE2 projects. It identifies which PRINCE2 processes may be handled with Microsoft Project and how the software may be effectively used to manage a project. The book is based on Microsoft Project 2007, but may be used with Microsoft Project 2003, 2002 or 2000 as the book outlines the differences between the versions.
The book is aimed at PRINCE2 Practitioners and Project Managers in any industry who are using Microsoft Project in a PRINCE2 environment to plan and control their projects.
A user guide written for Project Management Professionals who wish to learn how to plan and control projects in a single project environment with or without resources in a PRINCE2 environment. The book is packed with screen shots, constructive tips and contains workshops with solutions at the end of each chapter for the reader to practice the skills taught in the chapter.
Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project and PMBOK® Guide Third Edition - Updated for Microsoft Office Project 2007
Description: This book is aimed at Project Management Professionals who understand the PMBOK® Guide Third Edition processes and wish to learn how to use Microsoft Office Project to plan and control their projects in a PMBOK® environment, and discover how to gain the most from the software.This book is may be used for learning Microsoft Project in an environment utilizing the PMBOK® Guide processes and may be used as a self teach book, or a user guide, or for a two-day training course.
A user guide and training manual written for Project Management Professionals following the PMBOK® Guide Third Edition who wish to learn how to schedule projects in a single project environment with or without Resources with Microsoft Project. The book is packed with screen shots, constructive tips and is suitable as a training course handout, for learning the software or as a reference book. The book contains workshops with solutions at the end of each chapter for the reader to practice the skills taught in the chapter. The book is based on the Microsoft Project 2007 but may be used with Microsoft Project 2000, 2002 or 2003 as the book points out the differences.
Planning and Scheduling Using Microsoft Office Project 2007 - Including Microsoft Project 2000 to 2003
Description: This book is designed to teach project management professionals how to use Microsoft Project in a project environment. The book is based on Microsoft Office Project 2007 but may be used with Microsoft Project 2000, 2002 or 2003 as the book outlines the differences between the versions. This book may be used with Microsoft Project as eithera self teach book, or a user guide, or a training manual for a two day training course. The book stays focused on the information required to create and update project schedules by, concentrating on the core functions required to plan and control a project, keeping the information relevant to each topic in the appropriate chapter, providing a quick reference at the start of each chapter listing the chapters topics and associated menu commands.
Description: COMPLETE YOUR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FASTER - USING THE LATEST CONCEPTS IN PERFORMANCE CONTROL
A comprehensive review that gives you insight into the latest innovations in network-based project planning, scheduling, and control.saving you time and money on all construction projects.
Faster Construction Projects with CPM Scheduling contains a full explanation of the new and innovative Scheduling Practice Paradigm, and translates it into tangible steps you can use to create powerful project schedules designed to boost productivity on any job. Completely compatible with the Collaborative Model, the new Scheduling Practice Paradigm provides, commitment planning, execution scheduling, and comprehensive performance control.
Description: Step-by-step advice on making every construction job profitable and successful
Covering every aspect of the job, from writing initial contracts to complying with OSHA regulations, this trusted resource outlines the essential tenets of project management including estimating, purchasing, and administration of the contract.
Planning Using Primavera Project Planner P3 Version 3.1 - Revised 2006
Description: This book is an update of the 2004 book and includes updated student workshops, many pages of revised text and covers more functions of the software. It is aimed at any industry such as building, construction, oil & gas, software development, government and defence. It is designed to teach planners and schedulers how setup and use the software in a project environment.This book is written by an experienced scheduler, who has used the software at the sharp end of projects and not a techo. The book is designed to teach planners and schedulers in any industry how to setup and use the software in a project environment. It explains in plain English and in a logical sequence, the steps required to create and maintain an unresourced and resourced schedule. It covers some of the more advanced features of the software such as resource levelling and Project Groups and highlights the sources of information and the methods that should be employed to produce a realistic and useful project schedule.
Planning Using Primavera SureTrak Project Manager Version 3.0 - Revised 2006
Description: This book is a complete rewrite of the 2004 book and not just an update. It includes more student workshops, many new pages of text and covers more software functions. It is designed to teach planners and schedulers how setup and use the software in a project environment and this version explains in more detail about how to plan and control projects with the software. It is aimed at any industry such as building, construction, oil & gas, software development, government and defence. This book explains in plain English and in a logical sequence the steps required to create and maintain a schedule. It highlights the sources of information and methods that should be employed to produce a realistic and useful project schedule and draws on the author's practical experience in using SureTrak in a wide variety of industries. It presents workable solutions to real day to day planning and scheduling problems and contains practical advice on how to set up the software and import data.
Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Handbook, Second Edition
Description: The aim of an effective Maintenance System is to maximize production equipment effectiveness in terms of economic efficiency and profitability. The maintenance system is effective if every effort is applied to eliminate in every case the cause of lost production due to equipment failure or to maximize equipment effectiveness. The most efficient way of achieving this goal is through proper maintenance scheduling and planning. Hand-on experience is crucial for performing successful maintenance. Yet, many new engineers lack the experience to successfully manage a program. This is why so many readers regard the Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Handbook as the chief authority for establishing effective maintenance planning and scheduling in the real world. The second edition will add new sections and further develops many existing discussions to make the handbook more comprehensive and helpful. These new sections are: . New chapter (or section) on the "people side" of maintenance planning and work execution. Considerations include treating technicians as adults giving them as much information as possible and why. . New discussion of why effective maintenance needs scheduling in terms of using a standard for control. . New discussion of protecting the schedule against false emergencies. . New detailed aids and barriers analysis that improves the appendix on setting up a planning group. . New "cause maps" illustrating problems with a priority systems and schedule compliance.
Delay and Disruption in Construction Contracts, 3rd Edition
Description: Contains over 130 new cases together with commentary on the 2005 UK contracts and various contracts of other countries including Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and USA
Project Planning and Scheduling Using Primavera Contractor Version 4.1
Description: This book was written for people learning to use Primavera Contractor Version 4.1, an upgrade of Primavera Enterprise P3e & P3e/c. Primavera Contractor differs from other Primavera versions as it creates projects in a single project environment rather than an established Enterprise environment, with the option of assigning Resources only (Roles are not available). This book tackles the difficult issues of how the software calculates with the different options which are often not addressed in the Reference Manual supplied with the software. The book provides advice on how on how these options may be applied to projects environments and it aims to teach readers how to plan and progress projects created within the software package and stays focused on explaining how to use Primavera Contractor to schedule projects by:
- Concentrating on the core functions required to plan and schedule a project in a single project environment.
- Providing command lists at the start of each chapter as a quick reference.
- Omitting advice on project management methodology and/ or theory, which the target audience may not be interested in, and would tend to pad the book out.
- Providing a comprehensive index of all topics.
This publication is ideal for a person who would like to quickly gain an understanding of how the software operates and explains how the software differs from Primavera-Team Play P3e and P3e/c, SureTrak, P3 and Microsoft Project, thus making it ideal for people who wish to convert from other products. The book was written so it may be used as:
- A training manual for a two day training course, or
- A self teach book, or
- A user guide/reference book.
Planning & Scheduling Using Primavera® Version 5.0 for Engineering & Construction
Description: This book is written by an experienced scheduler, who has used the software at the sharp end of projects and not a techo. The book is designed to teach planners and schedulers in any industry how to setup and use the software in a project environment. It explains in plain English and in a logical sequence, the steps required to create and maintain an unresourced and resourced schedule. It tackles some of the more complex aspects of the software that the user manual does not address. It highlights the sources of information and the methods that should be employed to produce a realistic and useful project schedule. It draws on the author's practical experience in using the software in a wide variety of industries. It presents workable solutions to real day to day planning and scheduling problems and contains practical advice on how to set up the software and import data. It includes exercises, a large number of screen dumps, numerous tips and an index.
This book may be used as either:
- A self teach book, or
- A user guide, or
- A training manual for a two day training course.
Planning & Scheduling Using Primavera® Version 5.0 for IT Project Office
Description: The book may also be used as a reference manual, but with the understanding that it mainly covers the planning and scheduling aspects of the product. The book provides advice on how on how these options may be applied to projects environments and it aims to teach readers how to plan and progress projects created within the software package and stays focused on explaining how to use Primavera Version 5.0 to schedule projects by:
- Concentrating on the core functions required to plan and schedule a project in a single project environment.
- Providing command lists at the start of each chapter as a quick reference.
- Omitting advice on project management methodology and/ or theory, which the target audience may not be interested in, and would tend to pad the book out.
- Providing a comprehensive index of all topics.
This publication is ideal for a person who would like to quickly gain an understanding of how the software operates and explains how the software differs from Primavera-Team Play P3e and P3e/c, Primavera Version 4.1, SureTrak, P3 and Microsoft Project, thus making it ideal for people who wish to convert from other products.
The book is aimed at:
- Project management companies or departments in industries such as IT, Banking, Marketing, Insurance and Government Instrumentalities who wish to run their own software training courses or provide their employees with an alternative text to the vendor supplied user manual.
- Training organizations who require a training manual to run their own training courses.
- People who wish learn the software but are unable to attend a training course but find the softwarel reference manual hard going.
Description: This substantially revised and updated text explains how time, money and risk are controlled on construction projects using case studies and worked examples. Planning and project management during the design phase is now included and the content on procurement and contracts has been updated and extended. There are new chapters on procurement of contracts, managing risk and managing the supply chain. The book retains its core content on budgets, cost-value reconciliation, the planning process and programming techniques but now places more emphasis on finance and cash flow for the client and contractor. Sections have been added on the importance of procurement programmes and early warning systems applied to managing major projects. A major case study has been included on a current project highlighting contractor control procedures.
Planning Using Primavera Project Planner P3 Version 3.1
Description: This book is written by an experienced scheduler, who has used the software at the sharp end of projects and not a techo. The book is designed to teach planners and schedulers in any industry how to setup and use the software in a project environment. It explains in plain English and in a logical sequence, the steps required to create and maintain an unresourced and resourced schedule. It has a chapter dedicated to the new functions available in Version 3.1 and covers some of the more advanced features of the software such as resource levelling and Project Groups. It highlights the sources of information and the methods that should be employed to produce a realistic and useful project schedule. It draws on the author's practical experience in using the software in a wide variety of industries. It presents workable solutions to real day to day planning and scheduling problems and contains practical advice on how to set up the software and import data. It includes exercises, a large number of screen dumps, numerous tips and an index.
The book is aimed at:
- Project management companies in industries such as building, construction, oil & gas, software development, government and defence, who wish to run their own software training courses or provide their employees with an alternative text to the vendor supplied user manual.
- Training organizations who require a training manual to run their own training courses.
- People who wish learn the software, however are unable to attend a training course and find the software reference manual hard going.
Planning Using Primavera SureTrak Project Manager Version 3.0
Description: The book is designed to teach planners and schedulers in any industry how setup and use the software in a project environment. It explains in plain English and in a logical sequence the steps required to create and maintain a schedule. It has a chapter dedicated to the new functions available in Version 3.0 and covers some of the more advanced features of the software such as resource levelling. It highlights the sources of information and methods that should be employed to produce a realistic and useful project schedule. It draws on the author's practical experience in using SureTrak in a wide variety of industries. It presents workable solutions to real day to day planning and scheduling problems and contains practical advice on how to set up the software and import data. It includes exercises, a large number of screen dumps, numerous tips and an index.
The book is aimed at:
- Project management companies in industries such as building, construction, oil & gas, software development, government and defence, who wish to run their own software training courses or provide their employees with an alternative text to the vendor supplied user manual.
- Training organizations who require a training manual to run their own training courses.
- People who wish learn the software however are unable to attend a training course and find the software reference manual hard going.
Project Planning and Scheduling Using Primavera Version 4.1
Project Planning and Scheduling Using Primavera Version 4.1
Description: The book may also be used as a reference manual, but with the understanding that it mainly covers the planning and scheduling aspects of the product. The book provides advice on how on how these options may be applied to projects environments and it aims to teach readers how to plan and progress projects created within the software package and stays focused on explaining how to use Primavera Contractor to schedule projects by:
- Concentrating on the core functions required to plan and schedule a project in a single project environment.
- Providing command lists at the start of each chapter as a quick reference.
- Omitting advice on project management methodology and/ or theory, which the target audience may not be interested in, and would tend to pad the book out.
- Providing a comprehensive index of all topics.
This publication is ideal for a person who would like to quickly gain an understanding of how the software operates and explains how the software differs from Primavera-Team Play P3e and P3e/c, SureTrak, P3 and Microsoft Project, thus making it ideal for people who wish to convert from other products. The book was written so it may be used as:
- A training manual for a two day training course, or
- A self teach book, or
- A user guide/reference book.
Description: Dennis Lock presents a practical, accessible guide to defining, organising, planning and executing a construction project so that it is completed to the satisfaction of the principal stakeholders. Chapters include planning small projects, scheduling project resouces, getting help from the computer, risk management, controlling project costs, and handover / close-out.
Performance Management for Construction Profitability
Description: Performance measurement is the mechanisms by which firms inform themselves of their true performance and locate unnecessary costs through the supply chain. These can then be converted into substantially higher profits in a carefully targeted improvement programme. If the construction industry is to meet the performance improvements demanded by end users, and to replicate the efficiency and profitability gains of other sectors, it urgently needs to address formal performance measurement. Aimed at all those at the sharp end in every sector of the construction industry, including clients and end users, this will be a highly practical, easy to read guide, focusing strongly on the day-to-day needs of managers at all levels. Using the everyday business language of construction firms, it explains how to set up and run performance measurement, self-assessment and benchmarking systems. It is comprehensive and informative with plenty of real-life examples and most importantly, tells you what to do differently on Monday.
Planning and Scheduling Using Microsoft Project 2002
Description: This book is may be used for learning Microsoft Project 2002 software as either: A self teach book or; A userguide; A Training manual for a two day training course; The book is designed to teach planners and schedulers in any industry how setup and use the software in a project environment. It explains plain English and in a logical sequence the steps required to create and maintain a schedule. It has a chapter dedicated to the new functions available in Version 3.0 and covers some of the more advanced features of the software such as resource levelling and Project Groups. It highlights the sources of information and methods that should be employed to produce a realistic and useful project schedule. It draws on the author's practical experience in using SureTrak in a wide variety of industries. It presents workable solutions to real day to day planning and scheduling problems and contains practical advice on how to set up the software and import data. It includes exercises, a large number of screen dumps, numerous tips and an index.
Description: This practical hands-on tutorial expertly builds your skills with Microsoft Office Project 2003 - one step at a time! You work at your own pace through easy-to-follow lessons and practice exercises to learn exactly the tools and techniques you need.
Project Management: Planning and Control Techniques
Description: This text has been significantly revised to include developments in the field. The previous editions of this book from Rory Burke have been widely used on university degree programmes, executive management training courses, planning software courses and professional certification. The book: reflects changes in the new versions of the bodies of knowledge of both the PMI (the American Project Management Institute) and the APM (the British Association of Project Managers); provides coverage of improvements in communications through the Internet and mobile telephones, and the implications of these changes for project managers; and it includes numerous worked examples and practical exercises, which introduce the reader to the latest planning and control techniques.
Description: This book describes the skills and practices needed for project scheduling in the construction business. Includes a disk containing summary reports of a CPM network schedule that allows the user to gain proficiency in professional project scheduling. Key chapters discuss construction contract law, preconstruction planning, and risk management.
Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling
Description: A quintessential model for project management–the streamlined edition of the landmark reference. This revised edition of the bestselling project management "bible" offers a new, focused presentation of the critical aspects of project management. Written by one of the best-known and respected authorities on the subject, this extraordinary book gives the leaders of today and tomorrow a profound understanding of project management. Project Management, Eighth Edition covers every key component of the subject, from the intricate framework of organizational behavior and structure that can determine project success to the planning, scheduling, and controlling processes vital to effective project management. New features of this edition include: - Completely updated coverage, with new expanded problems and exercises. - More than a dozen real-world case studies spanning a wide range of industries.
Description: The author proposes that the effective use of construction schedules begins with a viable network model. After an initial consideration of arrow diagramming, he focuses on precedence diagrams in the remainder of the discussion. Topics include accurate time estimates for activity duration, contract provisions, the impact of scheduling on cash flow, resource leveling and allocation, computer applications, earned value concepts, short-interval and linear scheduling, and probabilistic duration estimates.
Description: This book is different from other books written on MS Project 2002. This book has an attitude. The author does more than describe and fully illustrate the features of MS Project. He recommends certain features and argues against others, giving you a complete picture of how to use MS Project 2002 to build a dynamic schedule that meets your needs - not just once but continuously. If you are a novice or use MS Project on a day-to-day basis, or are studying for certification, Dynamic Scheduling with Microsoft®Project 2002:The Book by and for Professionals will show you how to achieve the best results,
Construction Scheduling: Preparation, Liability and Claims
Author: Jon M. Wickwire, Thomas J. Driscoll, Stephen B. Hurlbut, Scott B. Hillman
Description: For those who require a working knowledge of construction scheduling principles and their legal implications. Special emphasis is placed on planning and implementing the schedule as a management tool and the application of scheduling principles and procedures by courts and boards of contract appeals. The main areas covered are: how to schedule and who is responsible; legal responsibilities of scheduling; using the schedule to calculate delay and lost productivity claims, dispute resolution of scheduling claims, and the role of the expert.
Jon M., Esq Wickwire, Thomas J. Driscoll, Stephen B. Hurlbut, Scott B. Hillman, Jon M. Wickwire, Stephen B., Esq Hurlbut, Wickwire
Code of Practice for Project Management for Construction and Development
Description: Provides guidance for project management of increasingly complex construction projects, to ensure systematic documentation and quality control. This is the third edition and contains guidance on project planning, EU procurement procedures, performance management plan, partnering, project risk assessment, environmental impact assessment, procurement options and value for money framework.
Description: This guide covers the basics commonly contained within world-class programs for effective execution of maintenance work: planning, parts acquisition, work measurement, coordination and scheduling. It addresses maintenance management, performance and control. And it clarifies the scope, responsibilities and contributions of the Planner/Scheduler function and the support of other functions to Job Preparation, Execution, and Completion.
Description: This is one of the first volumes in a new series of textbooks in operational research. The key objectives of the series are to provide concise introductions to the core topics in operational research focusing on the practical relevance of those topics to today's students and taking a non mathematical orientation in favour of software applications. Each core subject will be paired with another core subject in order to provide maximum value for money for students.
Description: Looks at the issue of claims made in the construction industry when disputes arise between parties to a contract. The book examines claims from a variety of different angles, so that the reader can get to grips with many aspects of claims and their prevention, without reliance on a host of other publications. A review of developments in the law and contracts puts the reader in the right frame of mind to delve further into the detailed practical chapters which follow.
Description: Practical, Proven, and Down-to-Earth Guidance for Effective Project Management. First published in 1991, Project Planning, Scheduling, and Control has become the standard guidebook for achieving real-world project management success. Renowned for its non-theoretical exploration of the techniques--and even more important, the flexibility--required in day-to-day project management situations, this unique step-by-step book provides principles that apply to every phase of guiding a project to its successful conclusion. Thoroughly updated to encompass the tremendous technological and workplace changes of the past decade--with exceptional illustrations and graphics to illuminate key points--this clearly written, applications-oriented project management blueprint reveals easy-to-follow guidelines for: * Maintaining control of multiple simultaneous projects * Dealing with the "people" issues involved in project teams * Developing a workable project methodology. Project Planning, Scheduling, and Control is much more than just a static, one-size-fits-all answer book. Keeping the focus on state-of-the-art approaches for managing the whole project--as opposed to simply presenting yesterday's well-worn jargon--it shows you how to view a project from all angles, and teaches you the principles necessary to solve a wide variety of project-related difficulties.
Description: This second edition of John Illingworth's popular book provides a thorough introduction to the selection of construction materials, their planning and organisation on site. The author has distilled a lifetime's experience of construction into a readily accessible guide for students of construction management and managers working in the industry. Thoroughly revised and updated, Construction Methods and Planning Second Edition, takes a practical, down to earth approach and features numerous examples and illustrations taken from real situations and sites. It has long been a common belief that the planning of construction methods cannot be taught, only learnt by experience. While knowledge gained from experience is an essential part of professional development, in this book John Illingworth has provided a practical induction to construction methods and planning which will be invaluable for students, young professionals and contractors. In Part One, the main factors which determine the planning of construction methods - site inspections, the site itself, temporary works, design, cost concepts and selection of plant and methods - are discussed. In Part Two, the application of these tools is presented, covering foundations and basements, in situ and precast concrete structures, steel frames, cladding, internal and external works, waste, methods statements, contract planning control and claims. The author provides an extension of the concept of 'buildability' and new chapters on facade retention and the refurbishment of domestic accommodation.
Description: The first edition of Delay and Disruption in Construction Contracts was reviewed in CILL, June 1998, p1396. This book remains the most comprehensive English work dedicated to delay, disruption and related issues and remains the leader in its field. The second edition considers in detail the implications of recent cases such as Henry Boot Constructions (UK) Limited v Mal Maision Hotel (Manchester) Limited and Ascon Contracting Limited v Alfred McAlpine Construction (Isle of Man) Limited. Further, the second edition is significantly expanded with a number of additional chapters. Of particular interest and importance are the separate chapters on disruption and the use of computers for the presentation of claims. As with the first edition the second edition is highly recommended and essential reading for those dealing with contractual claims.
Description: Tried and true CPM scheduling streamliner. Now in its 5th edition, this must-have resource for using Critical Path Method shows you exactly how to build speed, accuracy, and flexibility into construction project scheduling. CPM in Construction Management by award-winning author James J. O'Brien provides in-depth coverage of Primavera's CPM software which dominates the industry. Brand new CPM software accompanies new example cases that bring you up-to-date with today's construction situations. This complete package helps you run a tight construction ship with all you need to know about: event time computations; procurement; preconstruction; monitoring project progress; cost control; equipment and workforce planning; precedents networks; CPM in claims and litigations; and DOZENS of other CPM factors.
Master Scheduling: Practical Guide to Competitive Manufacturing
Description: Master scheduling is an essential planning tool which helps manufacturing companies synchronize their production cycle with actual market demand. Taking into account a company's strategy, processes and operations, master schedulers can then devise a plan based on the needs of the company and the resources available. Master scheduling provides the backbone for all other operations and processes, including JIT, sales and operations planning, materials management, and engineering. This revised edition will reflect current developments and thinking, as well as new cases and examples. Two new chapters cover rationalization and master scheduling in the process industry.
Description: Provides a reference for the maintenance and plant manager demonstrating how planning fits into maintenance, what principles make it work, and exactly how planning is done. Explains how work order planning leads to increased crew productivity and greater overall effectiveness.
Project Planning Using Primavera SureTrak for Windows Version 2.0
Description: The book is designed to teach planners and schedulers in any industry how to setup and use the software in a project environment to an intermediate level. It explains plain English and in a logical sequence the steps required to create and maintain a schedule. It highlights the sources of information and methods that should be employed to produce a realistic and useful project schedule. It draws on the author's practical experience in using Primavera software in a wide variety of industries. It presents workable solutions to real day to day planning and scheduling problems and contains practical advice on how to set up the software. It includes exercises, a large number of screen dumps, numerous tips and an index.
Project Scheduling and Management for Construction
Description: Unlike texts that simply describe the activities and calculations used in the Critical Path method of scheduling, this book shows the project manager how to think through each detail while being mindful of efficiency and cost. A straightforward sample project is introduced in chapter two and carried throughout the text in order to illustrate various techniques and concepts. Samples from computer scheduling software called SureTrak are also included.
Construction Scheduling With Primavera Project Planner
Description: Primavera Project Planner is said to be the most popular software used in construction scheduling. This new edition covers the latest version of Primavera Project Planner and features the exclusive use of this software as its vehicle for application. The author deftly integrates the scheduling aspects of a construction project with the estimating process as well as the elements of the overall management of the project. The clear and progressive presentation of the material allows students to build upon successes while working through the various chapters.
Description: The principal theme of this book is combinatorial scheduling. All coverage is confined to deterministic results and includes conventional models involving single and multiple processors as well as ones of the classic flow and job shop-like variety. In addition, the book discusses workforce staffing models, timetabling problems, the classroom assignment model, and even problems related to traversals in graphs. The author has included understandable descriptions of computational algorithms, demonstrations of algorithms and theorems with sample problems, and substantial lists of end-of-chapter exercises which span from relatively routine manipulation to increasingly challenging, possibly even open problems. An entire chapter is included on background material. Covered are basic concepts in computational complexity, the theory of graphs, and partial enumeration.The book should appeal to students and researchers in a host of areas including industrial engineering, operations research, computer science, and discrete mathematics.
Project Planning, Scheduling, and Control in Construction : An Encyclopedia of Terms and Applications
Description: Critical Path Method (CPM) and Performance Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) are widely recognized as the most effective methods of keeping large, complex construction projects on schedule, under budget, and up to professional standards. But these methods remain underused because they are poorly understood and, due to a host of unfamiliar terms and applications, may seem more complicated than they really are. This encyclopedia brings together, in one comprehensive volume, all terms, definitions, and applications related to the time and cost management of construction projects. While many of these terms refer to ancient and venerable building practices, others have evolved quite recently and refer specifically to modern construction rind management techniques. Sources include hundreds of professional books, trade journals, and research publications, as well as planning and scheduling software vendor literature. The detailed glossary of all applicable terms includes a cross-referenced listing of examples that describe real world applications for each term supplied. An extensive bibliography covers all applicable books, articles, and periodicals available on project planning, scheduling, and control using. CPM and related subjects. This book is an important quick reference and desktop information resource for construction planners, schedulers, and controllers, as well as civil engineers and project managers. It is also the ultimate research tool for educators, students, or anyone who seeks to improve their understanding of the management of modern construction projects.
Project Management: Techniques in Planning and Controlling Construction Projects
Description: Using a systems perspective, this updated version concentrates on the planning, scheduling and control factors of a project needed to bring it in on time and on or under cost. This edition contains expanded coverage of computer simulation and applications, information management and expert systems in project management. Includes a new chapter on Total Quality Management.
5-phase Project Management: A Practical Planning and Implementation Guide
Description: Starting and managing new projects in organisations requires creativity and teamwork. Project planning and implementation are often blocked by confusion and conflict over goals, methodologies, and communication bottlenecks. 5-Phase Project Management offers the best project management practices in a simple, easy-to-use format for all project managers. In this practical, step-by-step book, Joe Weiss and Bob Wysocki walk you through each phase of a complex project: definition, planning, implementation, management, and maintenance.
Planning and Programming in Construction: A Guide to Good Practice
Description: The Institute of Buildings standard text on programmes and programming has been brought right up to date to reflect current pratice. It stresses the need for all parties associated with a construction project to have an understanding of programmes, so this book will be equally valuable to surveyors, designers and consultant engineers. Planning & Programming in Construction - a guide to good practice covers the steps and techniques employed in the preparation of programmes. Reference is made to the value of using computers and the impact is assessed of contractual arrangements on the style of programming. The compilers of the new edition are David Woolven and Peter Smith of PMI and JL Project Management respectively - both have extensive knowledge and experience of the development and use of programming methods in the control of projects.
Description: Compact and concise, this book will be a welcome addition to the available works on construction planning...Its success lies in its practical approach - which sets out to describe good planning practice that can be applied without excessive effort and planning that produces Results without protracted analysis and reams of computer print out.' - Construction News. 'This very practical book simply explains the principal planning techniques ...with good case studies, supported by ample diagrams. It also shows clearly how planning fits into the overall management of construction work.' - Architects' & Surveyors' Institute Journal.
Precedence and Arrow Networking Techniques for Construction
Description: Two important scheduling techniques for modern construction management—the precedence technique and the arrow technique—are developed and analyzed. The parallel treatment of these two applications presents a basis of theory and practice for the civil engineering student and the practicing project manager. Introduces the concept of the scheduling plan as a design process. Shows the steps for developing the list of activities as the basis for any networking technique. Gives computations for arrow and precedence diagrams. Covers practical techniques for making time-cost adjustments to early start schedules. Concludes with discussion of applications of techniques in the context of real-life projects.
