Construction Scheduling with Primavera Project Planner - Hardcover

Feigenbaum, Leslie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0130922013 ISBN 13: 9780130922014

Publisher: Pearson, 2001

Synopsis

For courses in Construction Scheduling and Construction Project Management as taught in 2-year and 4-year departments of Construction Management or Technology.

Designed to add a practical hands-on perspective to the software reference manuals, this text helps students develop a proficiency in construction planning and a working knowledge of Primavera Project Planner. Complete in coverage, it first addresses the development and manual calculation of the construction schedule, then introduces Primavera Project Planner in detail, and concludes with an exploration of project controls and how Primavera Project Planner can be used as a tool in enhancing decision making.

Assumes a basic understanding of how construction projects are estimated, how they are assembled, and a basic understanding of the Windows operating environment.

About this title

Review:

"The basics of an otherwise intimidating computer program can be accomplished in an organized, clear manner that uses construction concepts." ― Roy E. Evans, Purdue University

"The author does an excellent job of continuing the scheduling process beyond the initial scheduling chart!" ― David A. Wahlstrom, University of Houston

From the Back Cover:

Primavera Project Planner is the most popular software used in construction scheduling. This new edition covers the latest version of Primavera Project Planner and features the exclusive use of this software as its vehicle for application. The author deftly integrates the scheduling aspects of a construction project with the estimating process as well as the elements of the overall management of the project. The clear and progressive presentation of the material allows students to build upon successes while working through the various chapters.

Key features of this edition:

• Emphasis on the pertinent concerns of the professional scheduler in a construction context.
• Chronology of the subject matter facilitates logical skill development both in scheduling and in Primavera.
• Practical use of graphics and step-by-step procedures.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0130922013
• ISBN 13: 9780130922014
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 340