This work outlines a state-of-the-art project control and trending programme, focusing on advanced applied-cost and schedule-control skills for all phases of a project at both owner and contractor level. It contains information on the three major aspects of the total project programme: the techniques and procedures utilized for a project; the experience and analytical ability of project personnel; and the commitment and teamwork of a project group.
Preface
Chapter 1 : The Relationship and Impact of Project Skills : Introduction and Authors' Mission Statement
Chapter 2 : Benchmarking - The Technical Core of TQM
Chapter 3 : The Impact of Personnel Skills on Company Culture and Bottom Line
Chapter 4 : Cosy and Schedule Baselines : Estimating Keys - Establishing a Realistic Baseline (Typical and Standard Schedules)
Chapter 5 : Value Management
Chapter 6 : Economic Evaluation in The Process Industries
Chapter 7 : Keys to Controlling and Reducing Environmental Costs
Chapter 8 : Project Control : Contracting - Front-End Risks (Key Contract Administration and Cost-Schedule Considerations)
Chapter 9 : Cost and Schedule Trend Analysis-Forecasting of Baselines
Chapter 10 : Change Control and Risk Analysis
Chapter 11 : Range Estimating
Chapter 12 : Contracting - Claims and Extras (Excluding Genuine Scope Changes)
Chapter 13 : Managing Small, Shutdown, Retrofit, or Outrage Projects
Chapter 14 : Project Closeout-Lessons Learned and Historical Data
Chapter 15 : Project Management Keys and Interface : Project Management Fundamentals - Key Elements Chapter :
Chapter 16 : Managing The Feasibility Study - Pre-Project Planning
Chapter 17 : Front-End Planning and Project Organization (FEPPO)
Chapter 18 : Managing Engineering-Project Control Keys/Interfaces
Chapter 19 : Management Procurement - Project Control Keys/Interfaces
Chapter 20 : Managing Construction-Project Control Keys/Interfaces
Index
