A Contractor's Guide to Planning, Scheduling, and Control

A Contractors Guide to Planning, Scheduling, and Control is a practical guide that provides a comprehensive approach to the planning and scheduling responsibilities of construction project managers, superintendents, or jobsite schedulers. It offers tools and strategies to help contractors build projects and is filled with examples of real craft workers and subcontractors. The book also includes an extensive appendix with references to additional resources. It is perfect for upper-level undergraduate students in construction management and construction engineering programs, as well as general contractors and construction project management professionals.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2022
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

In A Contractor's Guide to Planning, Scheduling, and Control, an experienced construction professional offers a unique and effective approach to the planning and scheduling responsibilities of a construction project manager, superintendent, or jobsite scheduler. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the entire scheduling cycle, from preconstruction and scheduling to controls and closeout, from the perspective of real-world general contractors and scheduling professionals. The book is filled with practical tools and strategies that assist contractors in successfully building projects, while avoiding academic jargon and terminology that is not commonly used in the field. To enhance understanding, examples of real craft workers and subcontractors, such as electricians, carpenters, and drywallers, are included to illustrate the concepts discussed. Additionally, an extensive appendix provides references to additional resources for the reader.

This comprehensive guide encompasses:

Thorough introductions to construction contracting, lean construction planning, subcontractor management, and more.
A comprehensive exploration of a commercial case study that is considered in each chapter, connecting critical topics with a consistent through line.
End-of-chapter review questions and applied exercises.
Access to a companion website that offers additional resources, including solutions, additional case studies, sample estimates, and sample schedules.
Ideal for upper-level undergraduate students in construction management and construction engineering programs, A Contractor's Guide to Planning, Scheduling, and Control is also an invaluable reference for general contractors and construction project management professionals.

Weight: 882g
Dimension: 193 x 243 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119813521