... to expand.
Example 9- 3: Task Definition for a Road Building Project
As an example of construction planning, suppose that we wish to develop a plan for a road
construction project including two ... calculations. For example, Figure 9- 8 represents various levels in the estimation of
the duration of masonry construction. [9] At the lowest level, the maximum productivity fo...
... on project management.
Chapters 1 to 3 present an overview of the construction management and design process which should
be of interest to anyone engaged in project management for construction. ... firms that
perform construction work for others, and is estimated to be approximately 85% of all construction
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Project Management for Construction
Fundamental Con...
... temporarily assigned to a project. The following principles should be observed:
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2. Organizing for Project Management
2.1 What is Project Management?
The management of construction projects requires ... between the two so that modern management techniques developed for general
management may be adapted for project management.
The basic ingredients for a proj...
... Pre -Project Planning
Even before design and construction processes begin, there is a stage of "pre -project planning" that can
be critical for project success. In this process, the project ... needs.
Example 3-14: The Project Definition Rating Index (PDRI) for Building Projects The
Construction Industry Institute has developed rating indexes for different types...
... from 197 0 to 199 8, using 199 2 as the base year with an
index of 100.
TABLE 5 -9 Summary of Input and Output Price Indices, 197 0- 199 8
Year 197 0 197 5 198 0 198 5 199 0 199 3 199 4 199 5 199 6 199 7 199 8
Turner ... Direct
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( 197 2=100) ( 197 2=100) per year
197 0 77 92 74
198 0 203 1 79 99 +3.4%
199 0 287 247 116 +1.7%
Source: Statistical Abstract of the United States...
...
No. 9, 198 5, pp. 896 - 899 . Back
4. See Wilkinson, R.W. "Computerized Specifications on a Small Project, " ASCE Journal of
Construction Engineering and Management, Vol. 110, No. CO3, 198 4, ... Journal of
Construction Engineering and Management, Vol. 110, No. 2, 198 4, pp. 2 89- 292 . Back
2. The system is based loosely upon a successful construction yard management...
... required time for the planning effort. Some mechanisms along these
lines are described in Chapter 15.
Example 11 -9: Man-machine Interactive Scheduling
An interactive system for scheduling ... activities involve assembling
forms in different locations and at different times for a project, then the time required for each activity
is likely to be closely related. If the forms po...