Construction Planning Programming and Control - Couverture souple

Cooke, B.; Williams, Dr. Peter

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0333677587 ISBN 13 : 9780333677582

Editeur : Palgrave Macmillan, 1997

Synopsis

This text adopts a methodical approach to the process of planning and control exercised by the contractor during the pre-tender, pre-contract and construction phases of projects through the application of various planning techniques to a number of case studies in both building and civil engineering. To develop a fundamental understanding of the factors which influence the successful management of time on projects, the book explores the implications of new forces that are changing the way the construction industry operates, including the "Latham" culture and new health and safety legislation, such as the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations. A number of planning applications are explained, including linked bar charts, networks and precedence diagrams, together with techniques used for repetitive projects, such as line of balance and time-chainage diagrams. The text also incorporates examples of budgetary control and cost-value reconciliation procedures.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book offers a clear explanation of the principles and practiceof construction planning, programming and control during thepreparation and construction stages of a project. The book iswritten in the context of current procurement and contractualarrangements and JCT2005, NEC3 and ICE7 contracts are covered. Thestatutory framework within which construction projects must bemanaged is explained and the topic of construction hazard and riskis covered in detail. A variety of programming techniques areexplained and the development of safe construction sequences andmethods is particularly emphasised. The control of time, money andresources are considered in a risk management context and acomplete chapter is devoted to cash flow.

The third edition has been extensively updated and extended toinclude new materials on:

∗ Hazard identification

∗ Risk assessment

∗ Health and safety management

∗ CDM 2007

∗ Construction sequences and method statements

∗ Delay analysis

∗ Waste management and Site Waste Management Plans

The final three chapters are devoted to individual case studieswhich have been selected to illustrate the practical application ofthe principles explained in the book and to provide examples ofcurrent procedures adopted by major contractors. The content isdesigned to provide a clear and comprehensive text forundergraduates on construction management, surveying and civilengineering degree courses.

Revue de presse

"An excellent value text for undergraduates and postgraduates onbuilt environment courses.... It is refreshing to read such acomprehensively up–dated book in this field which covers a widespectrum of related areas with clear and across the board examplesthroughout." ( Building Engineer, April 2009)

"Bringing the book once again favourably up to date, risk andhazard management, management of the supply chain, waste andH&S management have been introduced.... With its appealingpractical delivery of appropriate topics and specific subjectcontent this new edition should continue to be attractive tostudents and graduates." (McCaffer, April 2009)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Palgrave Macmillan
• Date d'édition: 1997
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0333677587
• ISBN 13: 9780333677582
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 368
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible