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Construction Project Scheduling and Control

Author/EditorMubarak, Saleh A. (Author)
ISBN: 9781119499831
Pub Date29/10/2019
BindingHardback
Pages592
Edition4th Ed
Dimensions (mm)236(h) * 196(w) * 36(d)
£107.00
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Ensure successful construction projects through effective project scheduling and control
The success of a construction project is dependent on a schedule that is well-defined yet flexible to allow for inevitable delays or changes. Without an effective schedule, projects often run over budget and deadlines are missed which can jeopardize the success of the project. The updated Construction Project Scheduling and Control, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive guide that examines the analytical methods used to devise an efficient and successful schedule for construction projects of all sizes. This Fourth Edition describes the tools and methods that make projects run smoothly, with invaluable information from a noted career construction professional.
Construction Project Scheduling and Control, Fourth Edition offers construction professionals a redefined Critical Path Method (CPM) and updated information on Building Information Modeling (BIM) and how it impacts project control. This Fourth Edition includes worked problems and scheduling software exercises that help students and practicing professionals apply critical thinking to issues in construction scheduling. This updated edition of Construction Project Scheduling and Control:
* Includes a revised chapter on the Critical Path Method (CPM) and an all-new chapter on project scheduling and control as viewed through the owner's perspective
* Provides numerous worked problems and construction scheduling exercises
* Includes an expanded glossary and list of acronyms
* Offers updated instructor materials including PowerPoint lecture slides and an instructor's manual
Written for undergraduate and graduate students in construction management, civil engineering, and architecture, as well as practicing construction management professionals, Construction Project Scheduling and Control, Fourth Edition is updated to reflect the latest practices in the field.

Ensure successful construction projects through effective project scheduling and control
The success of a construction project is dependent on a schedule that is well-defined yet flexible to allow for inevitable delays or changes. Without an effective schedule, projects often run over budget and deadlines are missed which can jeopardize the success of the project. The updated Construction Project Scheduling and Control, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive guide that examines the analytical methods used to devise an efficient and successful schedule for construction projects of all sizes. This Fourth Edition describes the tools and methods that make projects run smoothly, with invaluable information from a noted career construction professional.
Construction Project Scheduling and Control, Fourth Edition offers construction professionals a redefined Critical Path Method (CPM) and updated information on Building Information Modeling (BIM) and how it impacts project control. This Fourth Edition includes worked problems and scheduling software exercises that help students and practicing professionals apply critical thinking to issues in construction scheduling. This updated edition of Construction Project Scheduling and Control:
* Includes a revised chapter on the Critical Path Method (CPM) and an all-new chapter on project scheduling and control as viewed through the owner's perspective
* Provides numerous worked problems and construction scheduling exercises
* Includes an expanded glossary and list of acronyms
* Offers updated instructor materials including PowerPoint lecture slides and an instructor's manual
Written for undergraduate and graduate students in construction management, civil engineering, and architecture, as well as practicing construction management professionals, Construction Project Scheduling and Control, Fourth Edition is updated to reflect the latest practices in the field.

SALEH MUBARAK, PHD, is an independent consultant in the field of construction project management, based in Tampa, Florida, focusing on training, writing, public speaking, and consulting. He is a former professor at a number of universities and an active member of PMI and AACE International. He served on the PMI committee that created the professional scheduler certification exam, PMI-SP. He has 30 years of diversified and international experience including academia and industry; private and public sectors. He is also the author of How to Estimate with RSMeans Data, published by Wiley.

Preface xiii Preface to the First Edition xvii Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Planning and Scheduling 2 What is a Project? 2 Are Projects Unique? 4 Project Management Plan 7 Project Control 8 Why Schedule Projects? 8 The Scheduler 11 Certification 11 The Tripod of a Good Scheduling System 12 Scheduling and Project Management 12 Chapter 1 Exercises 13 Chapter 2 Bar (Gantt) Charts 15 Definition and Introduction 16 Advantages of Bar Charts 18 Disadvantages of Bar Charts 20 Chapter 2 Exercises 21 Chapter 3 Basic Networks 23 Definition and Introduction 24 Arrow Networks 24 Brief Explanation 24 The Logic 25 Notation 25 Dummy Activities 26 Redundancies 31 Node Networks 31 Lags and Leads 32 Recommendations for Proper Node Diagram Drawing 35 Comparison of Arrow and Node Networks 37 Networks versus Bar Charts 39 Effective Use of Bar Charts with CPM 40 Time-Scaled Logic Diagrams 40 Chapter 3 Exercises 41 Chapter 4 The Critical Path Method (CPM) 45 Introduction 46 Steps Required to Schedule a Project 47 Main Steps 47 Supplemental Steps 55 Resource Allocation and Leveling 57 Beginning-of-Day or End-of-Day Convention 59 The CPM Explained through Examples 59 Example 4.1: Logic Networks and the CPM 59 The CPM with Computer Software Programs 63 The Critical Path 64 Definitions 65 Examples 4.2 and 4.3: Node Diagrams and the CPM 66 Free Float 67 More Definitions 70 Float Check 71 Node Format 72 Lags and Leads in CPM Networks 73 Lags and Leads in Computer Software 76 Further Discussion of Float 76 Effect of Date Choices on Cash Flow 78 Project Schedule "Health Check" 78 Event Times in Arrow Networks 79 Effect of the Imposed Finish Date on the Schedule 81 Discussion of Example 4.7 82 Logic and Constraints 84 The "Hub" Concept 85 The Critical Path Method and Scheduling 85 Chapter 4 Exercises 86 Chapter 5 Precedence Networks 93 Definition and Introduction 94 The Four Types of Relationships 97 Important Comments about the Four Types of Relationships 98 The Percent Complete Approach 98 Fast-Track Projects 99 A Parallel Predecessor? 101 CPM Calculations for Precedence Diagrams 102 Interruptible Activities 102 The Simplistic Approach 105 Alternative Approach 107 The Detailed Approach 110 Contiguous (Uninterruptible) Activities 113 Remedy for Interruptible Activities 117 Multistage Activities 120 Types of Lags 121 Final Discussion 123 Chapter 5 Exercises 124 Chapter 6 Resource Allocation and Resource Leveling 129 Introduction 130 The Three Categories of Resources 130 Labor 130 Equipment and Materials 130 What is Resource Allocation? 131 Resource Leveling 131 What is Resource Leveling? 131 Why Level Resources? 131 Do All Resources Have to Be Leveled? 132 Multiproject Resource Leveling 132 Assigning Budgets in Computer Scheduling Programs 134 Leveling Resources in a Project 136 Resource Leveling from the General Contractor's Perspective 153 Materials Management 155 Chapter 6 Exercises 159 Chapter 7 Schedule Updating and Project Control 163 Introduction 164 The Need for Schedule Updating 164 Project Control Defined 164 Schedule Updating 165 What is a Baseline Schedule? 165 What is an Updated Schedule? 167 What is the Data Date? 168 What Kind of Information is Needed for Updating Schedules? 168 Frequency of Updating 171 Retained Logic or Progress Override 172 Auto-Updating 172 Updating Schedules and Pay Requests 173 "Degressing" an In-Progress Schedule to Create a Baseline Schedule 175 Effect of Adding or Deleting Activities on Logic 176 Steps for Updating a Schedule 180 Change in the Critical Path 191 Float afte

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