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Contractor''s Guide to Planning, Scheduling, and Control

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A MUST-HAVE, PRACTICAL GUIDE THAT CONNECTS SCHEDULING AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT
 
In A Contractor's Guide to Planning, Scheduling, and Control, an experienced construction professional delivers a unique and effective approach to the planning and scheduling responsibilities of a construction project manager, superintendent, or jobsite scheduler. The author describes the complete scheduling cycle, from preconstruction and scheduling through controls and closeout, from the perspective of real-world general contractors and scheduling professionals.
 
Filled with tools and strategies that actually help contractors build projects, and light on academic jargon and terminology that's not used in the field, the book includes examples of real craft workers and subcontractors, like electricians, carpenters, and drywallers, to highlight the concepts discussed within. Finally, an extensive appendix rounds out the book with references to additional resources for the reader.
 
This comprehensive guide includes:
* Thorough introductions to construction contracting, lean construction planning, subcontractor management, and more
* A comprehensive exploration of a commercial case study that's considered in each chapter, connecting critical topics with a consistent through line
* End-of-chapter review questions and applied exercises
* Access to a companion website that includes additional resources and, for instructors, solutions, additional case studies, sample estimates, and sample schedules
 
Perfect for upper-level undergraduate students in construction management and construction engineering programs, A Contractor's Guide to Planning, Scheduling, and Control is also an irreplaceable reference for general contractors and construction project management professionals.

List of contents

List of Companion Website Materials xv
 
List of Figures and Tables xvii
 
Preface xxi
 
Acknowledgments xxii
 
List of Abbreviations xxv
 
Part I Introductory Topics 1
 
Chapter 1 Introduction 3
 
Chapter 2 Construction Management 15
 
Part II Planning 33
 
Chapter 3 Preconstruction 35
 
Chapter 4 Schedule Planning 53
 
Chapter 5 Lean Construction Planning 79
 
Chapter 6 Contract and Time Considerations 95
 
Part III Scheduling 111
 
Chapter 7 Schedule Types 113
 
Chapter 8 Schedule Development Process 131
 
Chapter 9 Schedule Calculations 151
 
Chapter 10 Resource Balancing 169
 
Chapter 11 Cash Flow Schedule 189
 
Chapter 12 Schedule Technology 203
 
Part IV Project Controls 219
 
Chapter 13 Schedule Control 221
 
Chapter 14 Scheduling Tools 241
 
Chapter 15 Jobsite Control Systems 263
 
Chapter 16 Earned Value Management 277
 
Chapter 17 Subcontract Management 291
 
Chapter 18 Schedule Impacts 305
 
Glossary 327
 
References 349
 
Five Sample Case Studies 351
 
Case 40: Glazing schedule 351
 
Case 41: Drywall subcontractor 352
 
Case 42: Liquidated damages 352
 
Case 43: Schedule hold 354
 
Case 77: Subcontractor Quality Control 355
 
Index 357

About the author










LEN HOLM is Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Washington. He has nearly 50 years of experience in construction industry and also owns a construction management firm.


Summary

A MUST-HAVE, PRACTICAL GUIDE THAT CONNECTS SCHEDULING AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT

In A Contractor's Guide to Planning, Scheduling, and Control, an experienced construction professional delivers a unique and effective approach to the planning and scheduling responsibilities of a construction project manager, superintendent, or jobsite scheduler. The author describes the complete scheduling cycle, from preconstruction and scheduling through controls and closeout, from the perspective of real-world general contractors and scheduling professionals.

Filled with tools and strategies that actually help contractors build projects, and light on academic jargon and terminology that's not used in the field, the book includes examples of real craft workers and subcontractors, like electricians, carpenters, and drywallers, to highlight the concepts discussed within. Finally, an extensive appendix rounds out the book with references to additional resources for the reader.

This comprehensive guide includes:
* Thorough introductions to construction contracting, lean construction planning, subcontractor management, and more
* A comprehensive exploration of a commercial case study that's considered in each chapter, connecting critical topics with a consistent through line
* End-of-chapter review questions and applied exercises
* Access to a companion website that includes additional resources and, for instructors, solutions, additional case studies, sample estimates, and sample schedules

Perfect for upper-level undergraduate students in construction management and construction engineering programs, A Contractor's Guide to Planning, Scheduling, and Control is also an irreplaceable reference for general contractors and construction project ­management professionals.

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