Critical Path Method (CPM) Tutor for Construction Planning and Scheduling

<h4>Speed progress payments reduce claims and increase profitability using the Critical Path Method</h4><p><i>Critical Path Method (CPM) Tutor for Construction Planning and Scheduling</i> explains the practical application of the CPM and guides you through each step of the process-from planning and communication to deciding payment and/or claims. The book focuses on the Arrow Diagram Method and the Precedence Diagram Method the two most widely used scheduling methods.</p><p>A sample project for planning a mid-rise building applies the concepts presented in the book. Hands-on exercises and discussions illustrate how to create schedules from activity lists. The effective and consistent use of the techniques introduced in this detailed guide will allow you to:</p><ul> <li>Reduce progress payment disputes and speed progress payment</li><li>Plan resources for maximum productivity</li><li>Predict owner-caused and weather delays</li><li>Develop get well plans for projects that fall behind</li><li>Correctly update progress including out-of-sequence activities</li><li>Meet contracts requiring CPM schedules</li><li>Evaluate change and claim impacts; develop admissible documentation</li></ul>