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Construction Scheduling : Principles and Practices

by: Newitt, Jay S.

Construction Scheduling : Principles and Practices

by: Newitt, Jay S.

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9780131133372
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Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 01/01/2005
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Construction Scheduling: Principles and Practices contains very comprehensive and practical descriptions of step-by-step procedures for preparing all types of schedules. The text's real-world approach reflects the author's many years of practice in the field. The use of the computer as the primary scheduling tool is shown in the extensive coverage given to the major software packages.

Overview of Project Management Basics

(6)

Introduction

(1)

Four Primary Objectives of Project Management

(1)

Quality

(1)

Time

(1)

Budget or Costs

(1)

Safety

(1)

Challenge of Balancing the Major Objectives

(1)

How to Achieve the Primary Objectives

(1)

Being a Manager---Assuming the Responsibility

(1)

Conclusion

(1)

Application

(1)

Why Schedule?

(12)

Introduction

(1)

Time Management Matrix

(2)

Using the Schedule to Control Your Projects and Your Life

(7)

Reduce Total Construction Time

(1)

Reduce the Costs of Labor, Overhead, Interest on Loans, and Capital

(2)

Provide a More Continuous Work Flow

(1)

Increase Productivity

(1)

Give Employees and Subcontractors a Goal to Work Toward

(1)

Improve Your Company Image---Makes You Look Professional

(1)

Meet Owners' Requirements

(1)

Force Detailed Thinking and Planning

(1)

Improve Communication

(2)

Conclusion

(1)

Application

(1)

Checklists, Daily To-Do Lists, and Magnetic Scheduling Boards

(12)

Introduction

(1)

Selecting a Scheduling System

(1)

Checklists

(5)

Automating Checklist Schedules with Microsoft Excel

(3)

Daily To-Do Lists and Planners

(2)

Electronic Planners

(1)

Magnetic Scheduling Boards

(1)

Conclusion

(1)

Application

(2)

Bar Chart Schedules

(12)

Introduction

(1)

History of Bar Charts

(1)

Creating Bar Charts

(4)

Determining the Level of Detail

(1)

Updating Bar Charts

(1)

Showing Progress on a Bar Chart

(2)

Using Three-Week Look-Ahead Bar Charts

(1)

Creating Bar Charts with Microsoft Excel

(1)

Examples of Computer-Generated Bar Charts

(2)

Conclusion

(2)

Application

(1)

Introduction to CPM Scheduling

(10)

Introduction

(1)

Development and Features of Critical Path Method (CPM)

(6)

CPM Shows the Construction Logic

(1)

CPM Identifies the Critical Activities

(1)

CPM Helps Determine the Effects of Change Orders or Delays

(1)

CPM Allows Management to Set Priorities

(1)

CPM Adapts to Any Project---Simple or Complex

(1)

CPM Is Easy to Follow Visually

(1)

CPM Allows Analysis of Different Methods or Sequences of Construction

(1)

CPM Is Useful for Court Cases---Proving Responsible Party for Delays

(1)

CPM Creates Teamwork

(1)

Why CPM Is Not Better Known or Used

(1)

Disadvantages of CPM

(1)

Conclusion

(1)

Application

(2)

Creating the Network Logic Diagram

(14)

Introduction

(1)

Thoroughly Familiarize Yourself with the Project

(1)

Interview Key Management Personnel

(1)

Break Down the Project into Activities

(1)

Use a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

(1)

Create the Network Logic Diagram

(2)

Eliminate Redundant Arrows

(3)

Consider Other Methods for Creating the Logic Diagram

(2)

Make Sure the Logical Relationships Are Accurate

(1)

Conclusion

(1)

Application

(2)

Determining Durations

(8)

Introduction

(1)

The Relationship of Activity Duration to Activity Cost

(1)

The Textbook Approach

(1)

Durations from Subcontractors or Vendors

(1)

Durations from Experienced Superintendents or Crew Leaders

(1)

Scheduling for Inclement Weather

(1)

Adding the Duration to the Network Logic Diagram

(1)

Conclusion

(1)

Application

(2)

Calculating Start and Finish Dates

(16)

Introduction

(1)

Calculating Early Start and Early Finish Dates---The Forward Pass

(2)

Calculating Late Start and Late Finish Dates---The Backward Pass

(3)

Calculating Total Float

(1)

Determining the Critical Path Activities

(1)

Determining the Effects of a Change or Delay

(1)

Gaining Additional Experience with CPM

(2)

Converting Work Days to Calendar Dates

(1)

Solutions to Practice Problems

(1)

Conclusion

(1)

Application

(2)

Calculating Total, Shared, Free, Independent, and Negative Float

(16)

Introduction

(1)

Total Float

(1)

Shared Float

(2)

Free Float

(2)

Independent Float

(2)

Negative Float

(1)

Using Float to Help Manage the Project

100

(1)

When to Give Away Float and When to Keep or Hide It

100

(1)

To Whom Does Float Belong?

101

(1)

Conclusion

102

(1)

Application

103

(4)

Using Lags in Network Logic Diagrams

107

(12)

Introduction

108

(1)

Finish-to-Start Relationships

108

(1)

Start-to-Start Relationships

109

(1)

Finish-to-Finish Relationships

110

(1)

Start-to-Finish Relationships

111

(5)

Example Project Using Lags

111

(1)

Tabular Report of a Project with Lags

112

(2)

Start and Finish Date Calculations with Lags

114

(1)

Bar Chart of a Project with Lags

115

(1)

Conclusion

116

(1)

Application

117

(2)

Reviewing and Analyzing the Schedule

119

(10)

Introduction

120

(1)

Are the Relationships Valid?

120

(3)

Physical Relationships

120

(1)

Safety Relationships

121

(1)

Quality Relationships

122

(1)

Cost Relationships

123

(1)

Does the Project Completion Date Meet Contract Requirements?

123

(1)

Compressing the Schedule

123

(1)

Expanding the Schedule

124

(1)

Is the Critical Path Where Experience Says It Should Be?

124

(3)

Milestones

125

(1)

Procurement

125

(1)

Time of Year

125

(1)

Float Paths

125

(1)

Organize to Simplify

125

(1)

Color-Code Some Activities

126

(1)

Conclusion

127

(1)

Application

127

(2)

Creating Bar Charts and Tabular Reports from Network Logic Diagrams

129

(20)

Introduction

130

(1)

Bar Charts for the Project Manager

131

(2)

Bar Charts for the Subcontractors

133

(1)

Bar Charts for the Owner

134

(1)

Updated Bar Charts

135

(1)

Tabular Reports

136

(3)

Tabular Reports for the Project Manager

136

(1)

Tabular Reports for the Subcontractors

137

(1)

Tabular Reports for the Owner

138

(1)

Linear Bar Charts

139

(3)

Computer-Generated Bar Charts Developed from Networks

142

(2)

Computer-Generated Tabular Reports Developed from Networks

144

(2)

Conclusion

146

(1)

Application

146

(3)

Linear or Line-of-Balance Schedules

149

(12)

Introduction

150

(1)

How to Create Linear Schedules

150

(1)

Velocity Diagrams

151

(5)

Forecasting Conflicts

153

(3)

Buffers, Time, and Space

156

(2)

Conclusion

158

(1)

Application

158

(3)

Updating the Schedule

161

(12)

Introduction

162

(1)

Creating a Target or Baseline Schedule

162

(1)

Keeping Historical Information

162

(2)

Updating the Project Schedule

164

(5)

Monthly Updates

164

(1)

Weekly Updates

165

(1)

Daily Updates

165

(1)

Using a PDA to Update the Schedule

166

(1)

Using Remote Cameras to Gather Project Information

166

(1)

Determining Whether to Use Percent Complete or Days Remaining

166

(1)

Determining Percent Complete

166

(2)

Determining the Number of Quantities in Place

168

(1)

Evaluating the Project Status Based on the Update

169

(1)

Example of an Updated Schedule

169

(1)

Conclusion

170

(1)

Application

171

(2)

Using the Schedule to Forecast and Balance Resources

173

(14)

Introduction

174

(1)

Creating Resource Relationships

174

(1)

Forecasting and Balancing Cash Flow

175

(3)

Using Progress S-Curves and Banana Curves

178

(3)

Progress S-Curves

178

(3)

Banana Curves

181

(1)

Forecasting and Balancing Equipment

181

(2)

Forecasting and Balancing Human Resources

183

(1)

Computer Default Methods to Automatically Balance Resources

184

(1)

Duration-Driven Versus Resource-Driven Schedules

184

(1)

Conclusion

185

(1)

Application

185

(2)

Cost Schedule Control System Criteria (C/SCSC)

187

(8)

Introduction

188

(1)

Performance Measures

188

(1)

Variances

189

(1)

Cost Variance

189

(1)

Schedule Variance

189

(1)

Total Variance

190

(1)

Performance Indexes

190

(1)

Graphical Representation of the C/SCSC Data and Variances

190

(2)

Conclusion

192

(1)

Application

192

(3)

Creating Teamwork and Getting Subcontractors to Conform to the Schedule

195

(10)

Introduction

196

(1)

Provide Formal Training

196

(1)

Hold a Preliminary Scheduling Meeting

197

(1)

Create the Logic Diagram and Then Share It

197

(1)

Use the Gilbane Method

198

(2)

Manage Durations

200

(1)

Plan for Undependable Subcontractors

200

(1)

Reward Subcontractors for Schedule Compliance

201

(1)

Other Methods for Getting Subcontractors to Conform to the Schedule

202

(1)

When to Use a Scheduling Consultant

202

(1)

Conclusion

203

(1)

Application

203

(2)

Other Scheduling Techniques

205

(12)

Introduction

206

(1)

Three-Week Look-Ahead or Short Interval Schedules

206

(1)

Schedule Format

206

(1)

Details That May Be Included

206

(1)

Example Format for a Short Interval Schedule

207

(1)

Hammock Activities

207

(2)

Constraints

209

(1)

Start Constraints

209

(1)

Finish Constraints

209

(1)

Mandatory Constraints

209

(1)

Start-on Constraints

210

(1)

Expected Finish Constraints

210

(1)

Float Constraints

210

(1)

Fenced Bar Charts

210

(1)

Graphic Schedules

211

(1)

Matrix Schedules

212

(2)

Activity on Arrow (AOA) or Arrow Diagram Method

214

(1)

PERT (Project Evaluation and Review Technique)

215

(1)

Conclusion

216

(1)

Application

216

(1)

Introduction to Computerized CPM Scheduling

217

(8)

Introduction and Brief History

218

(1)

Tips for Learning Project Management Software

219

(2)

Comparison of Popular Project Management Software

221

(1)

General Suggestions for Computer Reports

222

(1)

Conclusion

223

(1)

Application

223

(2)

Managing Projects Using Primavera Project Planner (P3)

225

(48)

Introduction---Primavera Project Planner Version 3.1

227

(1)

Using the Help Buttons

228

(1)

Making a New Project File

229

(1)

Setting Up the Calendars

230

(1)

Defining Activity Codes

231

(2)

Inputting Activity Data

233

(4)

Input Using the Activity Table

233

(3)

Input Using the Activity Form

236

(1)

Input Using the PERT View

236

(1)

Organizing the Schedule

237

(2)

Group Like Activities Together

238

(1)

Check the Number of Days to Complete

238

(1)

Filtering for Specific Activities

239

(1)

Formatting Bar Charts

239

(2)

Change the Date/Timescale

240

(1)

Format the Columns

240

(1)

Format the Sight Lines

240

(1)

Format the Bars

240

(1)

Format the Screen Colors

240

(1)

Create a New Layout

241

(1)

Setting Up and Printing Standard Reports

241

(31)

Report 1. Input Check Report

241

(2)

Report 2. Project Manager's Bar Chart Report

243

(2)

Report 3. Subcontractor's Bar Chart Report

245

(1)

Report 4. Subcontractor's Tabular Report

245

(1)

Report 5. Owner's Bar Chart Report

246

(1)

Report 6. Critical Activities Only Report

246

(1)

Report 7. Separate Bar Chart for Each Superintendent

247

(1)

Report 8. Tabular Report for a Specific Subcontractor

248

(1)

Report 9. Necked Bar Chart for a Subcontractor

248

(1)

Report 10. Statusing or Updating the Schedule

249

(3)

Report 11. Update the Schedule to Finish on the Original Finish Date

252

(1)

Report 12. Adding Clip Art, Text, Curtains, Logos, and Drawings

252

(1)

Report 13. Creating a New Project Schedule Based on a Past Project

253

(1)

Report 14. Using Fragnets to Copy Schedules or Parts of Schedules

254

(3)

Report 15. Resource Management---Cost Loading the Schedule

257

(2)

Report 16. Resource Management---Crew Loading the Schedule

259

(3)

Tabular and Graphic Reports

262

(1)

The Back Half of P3

263

(1)

Report 17. Tabular Report for the Subcontractors

263

(2)

Report 18. Tabular Report for the Owner

265

(1)

Report 19. Tabular Report for the Superintendents

266

(1)

Report 20. Tabular Report of Critical Activities Only for the Project Manager

266

(1)

Report 21. Printing a Series of Reports with One Setup

266

(2)

Report 22. Graphic Reports---Timescaled Logic

268

(1)

Report 23. Cash Flow and Banana Curve

268

(1)

Report 24. Bar Chart with a Banana Curve Overlaid

268

(3)

Report 25. Adding a Schedule to a Document

271

(1)

Trying Other Shortcuts, Techniques, or Ideas

272

(1)

Managing Projects Using SureTrak

273

(46)

Introduction---SureTrak for Windows Version 3.0

275

(1)

Using the Help Buttons

275

(1)

Making a New Project File

276

(1)

Setting Up the Calendars

277

(2)

Defining Activity Codes

279

(1)

Inputting Activity Data

280

(4)

Input Using the Cells in the Rows and Columns (the Activity Table)

280

(2)

Input Using the Activity Form

282

(1)

Input Using the PERT View

283

(1)

Calculating the Schedule

284

(1)

Checking the Number of Days to Complete

284

(1)

Overview of Formatting

285

(2)

Format the Columns

285

(1)

Organize the Schedule

285

(1)

Format the Bars

285

(2)

Change the Date/Timescale on Bar Charts

287

(1)

Change the Sight Lines on Bar Charts

287

(1)

Filter

287

(1)

Create and Save a Layout

287

(1)

Print Reports

288

(1)

Setting Up and Printing Standard Reports

288

(22)

Report 1. Input Check Report

289

(1)

Report 2. Project Manager's Bar Chart Report

290

(1)

Report 3. Superintendent's Bar Chart Report

290

(1)

Report 4. Subcontractor's Bar Chart Report

291

(1)

Report 5. Subcontractor's Tabular Report

292

(1)

Report 6. Owner's Bar Chart Report

292

(1)

Report 7. Critical Activities Only Report

293

(1)

Report 8. Making Standard Reports

293

(1)

Report 9. Printing a Series of Reports with One Setup

294

(1)

Report 10. Adding Logos, Clip Art, Curtains, and Text to Enhance the Schedule

295

(1)

Report 11. Updating the Schedule

296

(3)

Report 12. Creating a New Schedule Based on an Old Schedule

299

(1)

Report 13. Using Fragnets to Copy Schedules or Parts of Schedules

299

(3)

Report 14. Resource Management---Cost Loading the Schedule

302

(5)

Report 15. Resource Management---Labor Loading the Schedule

307

(3)

Backing Up a Schedule

310

(1)

Restoring a Schedule

310

(1)

E-Mailing a Schedule

311

(2)

Overview

311

(1)

Mail Setup

311

(1)

E-Mailing Updates to SureTrak Users

311

(1)

Sending an Update Request

312

(1)

Receiving an Update Request

312

(1)

Creating Web Reports

313

(1)

Sharing Notes With Project Groups

313

(1)

Adding Constraints

314

(2)

Trying Other Shortcuts, Techniques, or Ideas

316

(3)

Managing Projects Using Microsoft Project

319

(36)

Introduction---Microsoft Project 2003

321

(1)

Using the Help Buttons

322

(2)

Starting a New Project

324

(1)

Setting Up the Calendars

324

(1)

Entering Tasks from the Network Diagram View

325

(1)

Entering Tasks from the Gantt Chart View

326

(1)

Linking Tasks

327

(1)

Creating Lags

328

(1)

Formatting Columns

328

(1)

Assigning Resources

328

(1)

Adding Notes to Activities

329

(1)

Sorting the Tasks

330

(1)

Grouping Data Items Together

330

(1)

Filtering for Specific Tasks or Information

331

(1)

Showing or Not Showing the Relationship Arrows on the Gantt Chart

332

(2)

To Change the Bar Styles in the Gantt Chart

332

(1)

To Show the Float Bar on the Gantt Chart

332

(1)

To Add the Task Name or Notes to the Bars

332

(1)

To Change the Timescale

333

(1)

To Format the Gridlines

333

(1)

Creating Summary Activities

334

(1)

Printing Reports

335

(1)

Setting Up and Printing Standard Reports

336

(16)

Report 1. Input Check Report

336

(1)

Report 2. Project Manager's Bar Chart Report

336

(3)

Report 3. Converting the Schedule to a Calendar View

339

(1)

Report 4. Subcontractor's Bar Chart Report

340

(1)

Report 5. Owner's Bar Chart Report

340

(1)

Report 6. Owner's Tabular Report

341

(1)

Report 7. Subcontractor's Tabular Report

342

(1)

Report 8. Critical Activities Only Report

343

(1)

Report 9. Updating the Schedule

343

(3)

Report 10. Adjust the Schedule to Finish on the Original Finish Date

346

(1)

Report 11. Scheduling Repetitive Activities

346

(6)

Trying Other Shortcuts, Techniques, or Ideas

352

(3)

Managing Projects Using P3E/C

355

(42)

Introduction---Primavera Project Planner for the Enterprise for Construction

357

(1)

Using the Help Buttons

358

(1)

Making a New Project File

359

(1)

Setting Up the Calendars

360

(1)

Defining Activity Codes

361

(1)

Inputting Activity Data

362

(3)

Input Using the New Activity Wizard

363

(1)

Input Using the Activity Table

363

(1)

Input Using the Activity Network

364

(1)

Making a Copy of the Project Schedule

365

(1)

Calculating the Schedule

365

(1)

Organizing the Schedule

366

(2)

Sorting Activities

366

(1)

Group Activities

367

(1)

Checking the Number of Days to Complete

368

(1)

Filtering Activities

369

(1)

Formatting Bar Charts

369

(3)

Change the Date/Timescale

369

(1)

Change the Columns

370

(1)

Format the Bars

370

(2)

Create a New Layout

372

(1)

Setting Up and Printing Standard Reports

372

(25)

Report 1. Input Check Report

373

(1)

Report 2. Project Manager's Bar Chart Report

374

(3)

Report 3. Superintendent's Bar Chart Report

377

(1)

Report 4. Subcontractor's Bar Chart Report

377

(2)

Report 5. Owner's Bar Chart Report

379

(2)

Report 6. Subcontractor's Tabular Report for the Next Three Weeks

381

(1)

Report 7. Owner's Tabular Report---Using Layouts

381

(1)

Report 8. Owner's Tabular Report---Using the Report Wizard

382

(1)

Report 9. Critical Activities Only Report

383

(1)

Report 10. Tabular Report for a Specific Subcontractor

383

(1)

Report 11. Printing a Batch of Reports

384

(1)

Report 12. Statusing or Updating the Schedule

385

(4)

Report 13. Update the Schedule to Finish on the Original Finish Date

389

(1)

Report 14. Adding a Curtain or Text

389

(1)

Report 15. Creating a New Schedule Based on an Old Schedule

390

(1)

Report 16. Using Fragnets to Copy Schedules or Parts of Schedules

391

(6)

Index

397

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