Computer-Based Construction Project Management - Softcover

Hegazy, Tarek

 
9780130888594: Computer-Based Construction Project Management

Synopsis

For senior-level courses in Construction Project Management, and undergraduate/graduate-level courses in Computer-Aided Construction Management.

This text views basic project management concepts from an information technology perspective. It contains comprehensive coverage of quantitative construction management techniques for planning, scheduling, estimating, cost optimization, cash flow analysis, bidding, and project control. All concepts are presented both manually and on computer applications, with a single case study to clearly demonstrate the evolution of concepts in the successive chapters.

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From the Back Cover

Computer-Based Construction Project Management focuses on the use of computers to cope with the construction challenges of tight budgets, strict deadlines, and limited resources. Coverage includes areas such as contracts, estimating and scheduling, resource management, bidding, cash management, and project control. Readers will develop skills to analyze projects and use computers to optimize resource use. Real world exercises, a variety of software applications, and practice software are all included.

Key features of this edition:

  • A simple step-by-step process to optimize project cost under time, resource, and cash flow constraints is explained and demonstrated through case studies.
  • Introduction of newly emerging concepts in the field, such as "Critical Chain Project Management."
  • Discussion of the latest versions of industry-standard software for project management (Microsoft Project and Primavera P3), including many tips and tricks to fully utilize the simple and powerful features of these programs.
  • A comprehensive list of Internet resources to supplement the text material.

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