Construction Project Scheduling and Control

by Saleh Mubarak

An easy-to-follow guide to the theory and practice of project scheduling and control No matter how large or small the construction project, an efficient, well-thought-out schedule is crucial to achieving success. The schedule manages all aspects of a job, such as adjusting staff requirements at various stages, overseeing materials deliveries and equipment needs, organizing inspections, and estimating time needs for curing and settling--all of which requires a deep understanding on the part of the scheduler.Written by a career construction professional, Construction Project Scheduling and Control , Second Edition has been fully revised with up-to-date coverage detailing all the steps needed to devise a technologically advanced schedule geared toward streamlining the construction process. Solved and unsolved exercises reinforce learning, while an overview of industry standard computer software sets the tone for further study. Some of the features in this Second EditionFocus on precedence networks as a viable solution to scheduling, the main part of project controlThe concepts of Dynamic Minimal Lag, a new CPM technique developed by the authorA new chapter on schedule risk managementBy combining basic fundamentals with advanced techniques alongside the robust analysis of theory to enhance real-world applications, Construction Project Scheduling and Control is an ideal companion for students and professionals looking to formulate a schedule for a time-crunched industry in need of better ways to oversee projects.

Genres: Construction

480 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 12, 2004

Reviews

[Mohamad Hallak · Rating 4 out of 5]

bAn easy-to-follow guide to the theory and practice of project scheduling and control/bpNo matter how large or small the construction project, an efficient, well-thought-out schedule is crucial to achieving success. The schedule manages all aspects of a job, such as adjusting staff requirements at various stages, overseeing materials deliveries and equipment needs, organizing inspections, and estimating time needs for curing and settling#8212;all of which requires a deep understanding on the part of the scheduler.pWritten by a career construction professional, iConstruction Project Scheduling and Control/i, iSecond Edition/i has been fully revised with up-to-date coverage detailing all the steps needed to devise a technologically advanced schedule geared toward streamlining the construction process. Solved and unsolved exercises reinforce learning, while an overview of industry standard computer software sets the tone for further study. Some of the features in this iSecond Edition/i include#58;brbrulbrlipFocus on precedence networks as a viable solution to scheduling, the main part of project controlbrbrbrlipThe concepts of Dynamic Minimal Lag, a new CPM technique developed by the authorbrbrbrlipA new chapter on schedule risk managementbrbr/ulpBy combining basic fundamentals with advanced techniques alongside the robust analysis of theory to enhance real-world applications, iConstruction Project Scheduling and Control/i is an ideal companion for students and professionals looking to formulate a schedule for a time-crunched industry in need of better ways to oversee projects.br

[Khaled Al-Bahnsawy · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Akram Abahre · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of must have books for every engineer