An Introduction to Project Planning, 2nd Edition

Designed for anyone involved in any type or size project, this book provides a clear, concise explanation of the basic concepts of project planning, scheduling, and control.

Enables the reader to quickly learn how to graphically illustrate all project tasks and their interrelationships, and to analyze the schedule and circumvent potential problems. Illustrates each concept with an actual example to graphically illustrate all project tasks and their relationships. Shows how to examine a schedule and circumvent potential problems. Eliminates mathematical expressions and technical examples, allowing readers to acquire the skills to effectively plan and manage any project.

Preface

Chapter 1 : Development of Network Planning Techniques
Chapter 2 : Planning
Chapter 3 : Scheduling
Chapter 4 : Probability Considerations
Chapter 5 : Control: Analyze, Replan, and Update
Chapter 6 : Resource Considerations
Chapter 7 : Computer-Aided Planning and Scheduling
Chapter 8 : Summary and Conclusions
Chapter 9 : An Illustration: Major Electrical Supplier Provides Steel Customer With Better Installation and Start-Up Planning

Appendices
A : Network Diagram (Activity-on-the-Arrow Format)
B : Network Diagram (Activity-in-the-Box Format)
C : Network Diagram With Schedule Input Data (Activity-on-the Arrow Format)
D : Network Diagram With Schedule Input Data (Activity-in-the-Box Format)
E : Updated and Revised Network Diagram (Activity-on-the-Arrow Format)
F : Updated and Revised Network Diagram (Activity-in-the-Box Format)
G : Answers to Questions Within Chapters 2, 3, 4, and 5
H : Answers to Questions at the end of Chapters 2, 3, 4, and 5
I : Nomenclature
J : Glossary
K : Recommended References
L : Project Management Software Suppliers
Index