For Contractors, Project Managers, Schedulers, Estimators, and Owners/Managers of Construction Firms . . .
This is a comprehensive, yet easy-to-follow guide to construction project planning and control, from vital project management principles to the latest scheduling, tracking, and controlling techniques. The author explains how to think through and prepare a schedule and then use it effectively to manage your projects. The book helps you quickly understand and master this complex topic.
Includes:

• Computerized Scheduling Techniques
• Preconstruction Planning
• Determining Activity Sequence
• Thinking Through the Schedule
• Tracking and Controls
• Managing Resources Effectively
• Submittal Data and Procurement Procedures
• Complete Sample Project Demonstration and Documentation
• Cost Analysis and Control
• Linear Scheduling Methods

New in This Edition:

• A real-world case study is used throughout the book to illustrate key scheduling and controlling techniques
• Example exercises and problems are provided to help readers develop scheduling skills
• Sample Microsoft Project outputs illustrate how CPM software can be used to display schedule information