Construction Project Scheduling and Control

by Saleh Mubarak

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 contains new information on building image modeling (BIM) and its relationship to project scheduling and control, as well as thorough coverage of the latest developments in the field. Written by a career construction professional, this informative text introduces students to new concepts in CPM scheduling, including the author's own Dynamic Minimum Lag technique. The expanded glossary and acronym list facilitate complete understanding, and the numerous solved and unsolved problems help students test their knowledge and apply critical thinking to issues in construction scheduling. A complete instructor's manual provides solutions to all problems in the book, test questions for each chapter, and additional exam questions for more comprehensive testing. The entire success of a construction process hinges on an efficient, well-thought out schedule, which is strictly defined while allowing for inevitable delays and changes. This book helps students learn the processes, tools, and techniques used to make projects run smoothly, with expert guidance toward the realities of this complex function. Scheduling encompasses everything from staff requirements and equipment needs to materials delivery and inspections, requiring a deep understanding of the process. For the student interested in construction management, Construction Project Scheduling and Control is an informative text on the field's current best practices.

Genres: Construction

854 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