Paperback Literature for Project Controls Professionals
Paperback Literature
Below
is the list of selected Project Controls literature in paperback verions
suggested by our members. If any member wish to add a document here,
please contact us and we will post the same after being reveiwed by our
team members.
Stop Wasting Time!
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By
Norman Sanders
Long out of print. You will only find it in used book stores and
libraries. Its a paperback, less than 200 pages and has cartoons. Mr.
Sanders has an excellent wit and uses British humor to teach you
everything you need to know to become functionally literate in
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Construction Scheduling: Preparation, Liability
& Claims
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One
of the most important references in the CPM related
topics/issues/claims. Full reference of the book: Wickwire, J. M.,
Driscoll, T. J., Hurlbut, S. B., & Hillman, S. B. (2003).
Construction Scheduling: Preparation, Liability and Claims (2nd
Edition). New York: Aspen Publisher, Inc. |
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CPM in Construction Management
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By
James J. O’Brien, P.E., PMP; Fredric L. Plotnick, Esq., P.E.;
Sixth Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2006 |
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Construction Planning and Scheduling
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By Jimmie W. Hinze
This resource offers broad coverage of all major scheduling subjects. It follows a logical progression, introducing precedence diagramming early and following with chapters on activity durations, resource allocations, network schedules, and more. |
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Construction Project Scheduling and Control
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By
Saleh Mubarak
A Means publication and is an excellent book and gives very good CPM
background as well as touching on specialties like risk |
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Calculating Lost Labor Productivity in Construction
Claims
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By William Schwartzkopf |
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Precedence and Arrow Networking Techniques for
Construction
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By Robert B. Harris
Professor of Civil Enineering from the University of Michigan.
copywrite 1978, published by John Wiley & Sons |
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Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning,
Scheduling, and Controlling
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By
Kerzner, 10th Ed
A must on PERT/CPM. Even if it is 1222 pages, one can pick-up related
paragraphs and it is easy to read! |
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Delay & Disruption in Construction Contracts
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By Keith Pickavance
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Construction Planning & Scheduling
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By AGC
Its primary objective is to provide an educational tool that can be used within the construction industry to teach the concepts of construction planning and scheduling. Its content is written for all project personnel, from the working foreman to the project executive. |
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Principles of Planning for Building and
Construction - Student Handout
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This course is aimed at project management professionals in the building and construction industry who are interested in learning how to plan a project. The course is designed to precede a project scheduling software course such as Microsoft Project, P3, SureTrak or P6 |
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Principles of Planning for IT Projects - Student
Handout
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This course is aimed at Project Management professionals in the ICT industry who are interested in learning how to plan. The course is designed to precede a project scheduling software course such as Microsoft Project or Oracle Primavera P6 |
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Common Sense Construction Law: A Practical Guide
for the Construction Professional
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By
Smith, Currie and Hancock's
It serves to provide real meaning to many of the proactive approaches
to the avoidance of litigation and minimizing known and unknown risk
arising from disputes as espoused in the above mentioned reference
books. |
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Construction Scheduling: Preparation, Liability, and Claims
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8th
Edition by Allen M. Jones, Esq Wickwire, Thomas J. Driscoll
Excellent material to under the construction scheduling and as well as preparing for claims and associated liabilities. |
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Earned Value Project Management
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By
Fleming & Koppleman
One of the most important references in the CPM related
topics/issues/claims. Full reference of the book: Wickwire, J. M.,
Driscoll, T. J., Hurlbut, S. B., & Hillman, S. B. (2003).
Construction Scheduling: Preparation, Liability and Claims (2nd
Edition). New York: Aspen Publisher, Inc. |
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Practical Application of Earned Value Performance
Measurement - Student Handout
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This course is aimed at project management professionals who wish to learn how set up and run an Earned Value Performance Measurement system. This course is very different to many other courses because it covers topics outside standards.
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International Journal of Project Management
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Published
Elsevier
Taking software scheduling packages into the equation. |
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Project Management
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8th
Edition by Dennis Lock
The writing is simple, clear and lucid, and the material is very
logically organised. Recommended book for PERT/CPM and Planning &
Scheduling techniques. |
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Practical Risk Management
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By
David Hulett
It contains a complete treatment of schedule risk analysis from basic to advanced concepts. The methods are introduced at the simplest level and are then progressively elaborated. |
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Project Planning & Control Using Primavera P6
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This is an update of the Primavera Version 6.2 book and contains more chapters including Global Change, Multiple Project Scheduling, Managing the Enterprise Environment, Resource Optimization and Leveling. It is packed with screen shots, constructive tips and contains workshops with solutions at the end of each chapter for the reader to practice the skills taught. |
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Project Planning and Scheduling Using Primavera
Contractor Version 6.1
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This book is written by an experienced scheduler, who has used the software at the sharp end of projects and is not a techo. The book is designed to teach planners and schedulers in any industry how to set-up and use the software in a project environment. It explains in plain English and in a logical sequence.
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Planning Using Primavera SureTrak®
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It is designed to teach planners and schedulers how setup and use the software in a project environment and explains about how to plan and control projects with the software. It is aimed at any industry such as building, construction, oil & gas, software development, government and defence. |
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Planning Using Primavera P3®
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Written for project managers and planners in various industries, this book shows you how to setup and use the software in a project environment. It explains in a logical sequence, the steps required to create and maintain an unresourced and resourced schedule. |
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Oracle Primavera P6 Version 8 under development
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