For courses in Construction Planning and Scheduling and Construction Management.

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.

Table of Contents:

• 1.Introduction
• 2.Developing a Network Model
• 3.Precedence Diagrams
• 4.Determining Activity Durations
• 5.Time in Contract Provisions
• 6.Resource Allocation and Resource Leveling
• 7.Money and Network Schedules
• 8.Project Monitoring and Control
• 9.Computer Scheduling
• 10.Earned Value: A Means for Integrating Costs and Schedule
• 11.The Impact of Scheduling Decisions on Productivity
• 12.CPM In Dispute Resolution and Litigation
• 13.Short-Interval Schedules
• 14.Linear Scheduling
• 15.PERT: Program Evaluation and Review Technique
• 16.Arrow Diagram