Click Here to Download: https://ouo.io/IjVAka Construction Planning Programming and Control By: B. Cooke; Peter Williams Publisher: Red Globe Press Print ISBN: 9780333677582, 0333677587 eText ISBN: 9781349142934, 134914293X Copyright year: 1998 Format: PDF Available from $ 37.99 USD SKU 9781349142934 This book adopts a methodical approach to the process of planning and control exercised by the contractor during the pre-tender, pre-contract and construction phases of projects through the application of various planning techniques to a number of case studies in both building and civil engineering. To develop a fundamental understanding of the factors which influence the successful management of time on projects, the book explores the implications of new forces that are changing the way the construction industry operates, including the 'Latham' culture and new health and safety legislation such as the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations. A number of planning applications are explained, including linked bar charts, networks and precedence diagrams, together with techniques used for repetitive projects, such as line of balance and time-chainage diagrams. The text also incorporates examples of contract budgetary control and cost-value reconciliation procedures.
Construction Planning, Programming, and Control" sounds like a comprehensive guide for professionals in the construction industry. It covers key planning techniques, including bar charts and network diagrams, which are essential for effective construction services. It's interesting to see the focus on adapting to industry changes, like new health and safety regulations, which are crucial for successful project management today. This book seems invaluable for both building and civil engineering project planning.
