Construction Project Scheduling and Control

Informationen zum Autor 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! PSP. He has more than 25 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. Klappentext CULTIVATE THE BEST SCHEDULE FOR A THRIVING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTAn efficient! well-thought out! strictly defined schedule that allows for inevitable delays and changes is the crux of a successful construction project. Scheduling encompasses everything from staff requirements and equipment needs to material delivery and inspections! and the effective scheduler must have a deep understanding of the construction process and workflow. Construction Project Scheduling and Control describes the tools! techniques! and practices that make projects run smoothly! with invaluable insight from a construction professional.This new third edition includes information on building information modeling (BIM) and its relationship to project control! and a thorough exploration of the latest developments in the field! including the author's own Dynamic Minimum Lag technique. Solved and unsolved problems help students apply critical thinking to issues in construction scheduling! providing a real-world glimpse of the realities of this complex function.* Master the myriad duties under the scheduling umbrella* Learn the cutting edge methods that keep a project on track* Explore the software and BIM that coordinate stakeholders* Practice risk management! lean scheduling! sustainability! and moreConstruction Project Scheduling and Control provides comprehensive guidance to reasonable! effective! and successful scheduling practices for construction projects of all sizes. Zusammenfassung Bad scheduling can doom a construction project from the startConstruction Project Scheduling and Control provides a comprehensive examination of the analytical methods used to devise a reasonable! efficient! and successful schedule for construction projects of all sizes. This updated third edition contains new information on building image modeling (BIM) and its relationship to project scheduling and control! as well as thorough coverage of the latest developments in the field. Written by a career construction professional! this informative text introduces students to new concepts in CPM scheduling! including the author's own Dynamic Minimum Lag technique. The expanded glossary and acronym list facilitate complete understanding! and the numerous solved and unsolved problems help students test their knowledge and apply critical thinking to issues in construction scheduling. A complete instructor's manual provides solutions to all problems in the book! test questions for each chapter! and additional exam questions for more comprehensive testing.The entire success of a construction process hinges on an efficient! well-thought out schedule! which is strictly defined while allowing for inevitable delays and changes. This book helps students learn the processes! tools! and techniques used to make projects run smoothly! with expert guidance toward the realities of this complex function.* Discover realistic scheduling solutions and cutting edge methods* Learn the duties! responsibilities! and techniques of project control* Get up to date on the latest in sustainability! BIM! and lean construction* Explore the software tools that help coordinate schedulingScheduling encompasses everything from staff requirements and equipment needs to materials delivery and inspections! requiring a deep underst...

List of contents

Preface xiii

Preface to the First Edition xv

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

Planning and Scheduling 2

Project Control 6

Why Schedule Projects? 6

The Scheduler 9

Scheduling and Project Management 10

Chapter 1 Exercises 10

Chapter 2 Bar (Gantt) Charts 13

Definition and Introduction 14

Advantages of Bar Charts 17

Disadvantages of Bar Charts 17

Chapter 2 Exercises 18

Chapter 3 Basic Networks 21

Definition and Introduction 22

Arrow Networks 22

Node Networks 29

Lags and Leads

Recommendations for Proper Node Diagram Drawing

Comparison of Arrow and Node Networks 35

Networks versus Bar Charts 36

Time-Scaled Logic Diagrams 37

Chapter 3 Exercises 38

Chapter 4 The Critical Path Method (CPM) 43

Introduction 44

Steps Required to Schedule a Project 45

Supplemental Steps 50

Resource Allocation and Leveling 52

Beginning-of-Day or End-of-Day Convention 54

The CPM Explained through Examples 54

Definition

Free Float

Lags and Leads into CPM Networks

Float Discussion

Project Schedule "Health Check"Logic and Constraints 75

Chapter 4 Exercises 76

Chapter 5 Precedence Networks 83

Definition and Introduction 84

The Four Types of Relationships 87

The Percent Complete Approach 88

Fast-Track Projects 89

A Parallel Predecessor? 90

CPM Calculations for Precedence Diagrams 91

The Simplistic Approach

Alternative Approaches

The Detailed Approach

Final Discussion 106

Chapter 5 Exercises 107

Chapter 6 Resource Allocation and Resource Leveling 111

Introduction 112

The Three Categories of Resources 112

What Is Resource Allocation? 113

Resource Leveling 113

Multi-project Resource Leveling

Assigning Budgets in Computer Scheduling Programs

Leveling Resource in a Project Through Examples

Resource Leveling from the General Contractor s Perspective

Workspace as a Resource

Materials Management 133

Chapter 6 Exercises 135

Chapter 7 Schedule Updating and Project Control 139

Introduction 140

The Need for Schedule Updating 140

Project Control Defined 140

Schedule Updating 141

Steps for Updating a Schedule

Project Control 165

Measuring Work Progress

Earned Value Analysis

Chapter 7 Exercises 184

Chapter 8 Schedule Compression and Time-Cost

Trade-Off 189

Introduction 190

Setting Priorities 191

Accelerating a Project 191

How Does Accelerating a Project Work?

Direct and Indirect Costs 199

Recovery Schedules 205

Accelerating Projects Using Computers 211

Potential Issues with Uncoordinated

Project Acceleration 212

Optimum Project Scheduling 212

Chapter 8 Exercises 217

Chapter 9 Reports and Presentations 221

Introduction 222

The Difference between Reports and Presentations 226

Skills Necessary for Giving Good Presentations 228

The Power of Presentation 229

Reviewing Reports before and after Printing 231

General Tips on Printing Reports 231

Summary Reports 232

Paper or Electronic Reports? 233

E-Reports 235

Communications in the International Environment 236

Chapter 9 Exercises 237

Chapter 10 Scheduling as Part of the Project Management Effort 241

Introduction 242

Scheduling and Estimating 242

Estimating and Accounting 249

Scheduling and Accounting 250

Scheduling and Change Orders 251

Paperless Project Management 251

Procurement Management 252

Management of Submittals 253

The Master Schedule and Subschedules 255

Multiproject Management 256

Time Contingency and Management Options 257

Chapter 10 Exercises 260

Chapter 11 Other Scheduling Methods 263

Introduction 264

Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) 264

Graphical Evaluation and Review Technique (GERT) 280

Linear Scheduling Method (LSM) 281

Chapter 11 Exercises 295

Chapter 12 Dynamic Minimum Lag Relationship 299

Introduction 300

Why DML? 300

Similarity of DML Concept with Linear Sched

Product details

• Authors: Saleh A Mubarak, Saleh A. Mubarak
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.03.2015
• EAN: 9781118846001
• ISBN: 978-1-118-84600-1
• No. of pages: 528
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Structural and environmental engineering; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; Projektmanagement, Baubetrieb, Business & management, Construction, Bauausführung, Project management, Construction Management, Wirtschaft u. Management, Bauingenieur- u. Bauwesen, Civil Engineering & Construction