CPM in Construction Management, Eighth Edition

Advance Your Construction Projects with CPM and this Fully Updated GuidePlan, schedule, and manage construction projects using the critical path method (CPM) and the practical information contained in this thoroughly revised book. Written by two experienced engineers and authors, CPM in Construction Management, Eighth Edition, explains the evolution of CPM and fully covers the latest techniques, standards, and tools. The John Doe case study is used throughout to illustrate important functions, including acquiring and building the logic plan, navigation and best use of multiple software products, updating, cost control, resource planning, and delay evaluation.

This updated, hands-on guide shows how CPM:

Works and how to make it work for you

Serves as the analytical tool of choice for evaluation, negotiation, resolution, and/or litigation of construction claims

Cuts costs in a one-person operation or the most complex multinational enterprise

Helps you stay on top of every aspect of complicated projects

Saves big money in delay avoidance, accurate cost predictions, and claims reductions

Multiplies the effectiveness of your instincts, experience, and knowledge

Can be successfully implemented by properly utilizing the power of leading scheduling software products

Access to electronic content includes:

A full-feature copy of Deltek s Open Plan CPM software a $2000 value

Sample files of the John Doe project readable by a variety of software products

Full color and scalable copies of all screenshots contained in the text

Additional legacy and up-to-the-moment chapters "