
Construction Scheduling with Primavera Project Planner
Leslie Feigenbaum(Author)
Pearson (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 24. October 2001
Book
Hardback
340 pages
978-0-13-092201-4 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
"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
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
771 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-092201-4 (9780130922014)
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Previous edition
Leslie Feigenbaum
Construction Scheduling with Primavera Project Planner
Book
12/1997
Pearson
€49.59
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Content
1. Overview.
2. The Estimate Process.
3. Scheduling Logic.
4. Calculating the Project Schedule.
5. Creating and Saving Projects.
6. Primavera Project Setup.
7. Loading Schedule Logic.
8. Tabular and Graphic Output.
9. Summarizing the Schedule.
10. Update the Schedule.
11. Resource Loading.
12. Cost Loading and Cash Flow.
13. Progress Planning and Control.
14. Project Analysis and Forecasting.
Appendix A: Start-Up Screen Menu.
Appendix B: Main Screen Menu Options.
Index.
2. The Estimate Process.
3. Scheduling Logic.
4. Calculating the Project Schedule.
5. Creating and Saving Projects.
6. Primavera Project Setup.
7. Loading Schedule Logic.
8. Tabular and Graphic Output.
9. Summarizing the Schedule.
10. Update the Schedule.
11. Resource Loading.
12. Cost Loading and Cash Flow.
13. Progress Planning and Control.
14. Project Analysis and Forecasting.
Appendix A: Start-Up Screen Menu.
Appendix B: Main Screen Menu Options.
Index.