CPM in Construction Management

CPM in Construction Management, 7th Revised edition--------------------------------------------------Accelerate with CPM--and this Leading Guide to Construction Planningand Scheduling CD-ROM Includes Full-Function Deltek Open Plan CPM SoftwareA $2000-retail-value, unrestricted license to this world-class productis provided on the included CD-ROM. No limits to number of activities,time for evaluation, or usage. With instruction on CPM and powerfulsoftware, you are ready for business now. The CD-ROM also provides:Links to download powerful software from Oracle (Primavera), Microsoft,and others A PDF file of full-color and scalable copy for all screenshots in the text Additional chapter on screen-by-screen instructionsfor classic Primavera P3 software A computer-readable PDF of two sampleCPM specifications The critical path method (CPM) of planning andscheduling is a powerful tool for engineering and construction projectdesign and management. When it comes to applying CPM to day-to-dayconstruction situations, this guide, known as the industry bible, isthe one you'll want to have. Written by the former vice chair of thecelebrated construction management firm that renovated San Francisco'scable car system and redeveloped New York's JFK airport, and by oneof America's leading construction scheduling experts, the Seventh Editionof CPM in Construction Management arms you with the critical knowledgeand power to model the project and master the software for smooth handlingof complex jobs. This highly informative, practical book shows youhow CPM: Works--and how to make it work for you Serves as the analyticaltool of choice for evaluation, negotiation, resolution, and/or litigationof construction claims Cuts costs in a one-person operation or themost complex multinational enterprise Helps you stay on top of everyaspect of complicated projects Saves you big money in delay avoidance,accurate cost predictions, and claims reductions Multiplies the effectivenessof your instincts, experience, and knowledge Can be successfully implementedby properly utilizing the power of leading scheduling software productsSpecifications of major engineering firms call for the project CPMto be prepared and administered in accordance with this text, whichalso serves as a primary resource for PSP and PMI-SP exam preparation.With case studies of major global construction projects and a JohnDoe example project that's followed throughout, this book will simplifyyour application of CPM. Cut project time to the minimum. Determinewhich deliveries to expedite, and which may slide. Know instantly theimpact of change-and how to thrive while others fail. Understand CPM'scourtroom evidentiary value--and watch disputes be amicably resolved.This updated classic is the construction tool that makes everythingaround you work better, faster, and more economically.--------------------------------------------------Author Biography: James J. O'Brien, P.E., PMP, was vice chair of theboard of O'Brien-Kreitzberg & Associates, Inc., the construction managementfirm that handled the renovation of San Francisco's cable car system.He was also the program manager for the redevelopment of JFK InternationalAirport. Mr. O'Brien is the author or editor of many books, includingContractor's Management Handbook, Second Edition, Construction Management:A Professional Approach, Value Analysis in Design and Construction,and Scheduling Handbook, all published by McGraw-Hill. Fredric L.Plotnick, Ph.D., Esq., P.E., is principal and president of Engineering& Property Management Consultant, Inc., and an adjunct professor inthe Civil Engineering and Engineering Management Departments at DrexelUniversity. He has thirty years' hands-on experience with the legaland technical aspects of project controls and the management of engineeringdesign and construction. Dr. Plotnick is a member of the Associationfor the Advancement of Cost Engineering International and a chartermember and director of Academic Liaison and the Technical Track ofthe annual conference of the PMI college of Scheduling.