Here is a practical guide to modern project planning and scheduling techniques. Covers resource allocation, earned value, productivity, litigation, linear scheduling, project monitoring, arrow diagrams and more. This straightforward text 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:
- 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
- Explains the concept of linear scheduling in easily understood and straightforward terms
If you're looking for a book that explains the different techniques of construction scheduling in a way that's easy to understand and follow you need a copy of Construction Planning & Scheduling!