CPM in Construction Management, Eighth Edition (P/L Custom Scoring Survey)

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:• Worksand 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 productsAccess to electronic content includes:• A full-feature copy of Deltek’s Open Plan CPM so

Mr. Professor Plotnick is also the developer of the RDM (Relationship Diagramming Method) variant of CPM Planning and Scheduling Analysis which is currently being adopted by software vendors such as Oracle/Primavera starting with the high end, risk analysis product, Pertmaster (version 8.2 et seq.) . He was also the program manager for the redevelopment of JFK International Airport. O'Brien is the author or editor of many other books, including italics startContractor's

O'Brien is the author or editor of many other books, including italics startContractor's Management Handbook,italics end Second Edition; italics startConstruction Management: A Professional Approach; Value Analysis in Design and Construction;italics end and italics startScheduling Handbook,italics end all published by McGraw-Hill. Professor Plotnick is a graduate of Drexel University College of Engineering, having a BSCE in Soil and Foundation Engineering and an MSCE in Construction Management, followed by a JD from Widener University School of Law, and returning to Drexel for his PhD in Civil Engineering. Professor Plotnick is also t

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