Construction Planning and Scheduling

by Hinze, Jimmie W.

• ISBN13: 9780132385626
• ISBN10: 0132385627
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

Offering broad coverage of all major scheduling subjects, this book is a comprehensive resource designed for construction management, planning and scheduling.It follows a logical progression, introducing precedence diagramming early and following with chapters on activity durations, resource allocations, network schedules and more. It reflects current trends in scheduling (short-interval scheduling, computer scheduling, linear scheduling etc.) and includes chapters on arrow diagramming and PERT. With an eye on application, it includes a unique discussion of contract provisions related to scheduling and incorporates a sample project throughout.Serves as an excellent resource for scheduling professionals in construction and related business sectors, as well as construction attorneys.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Developing a Network Model

Precedence Diagrams

Determining Activity Durations

Time in Contract Provisions

Resource Allocation and Resource Leveling

Money and Network Schedules

Project Monitoring and Control

Computer Scheduling

Earned Value: A Means for Integrating Costs and Schedule

The Impact of Scheduling Decisions on Productivity

CPM In Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Short-Interval Schedules

Linear Scheduling

Pert: Program Evaluation and Review Technique

Arrow Diagrams

References

Additional References

Index

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