Construction project management : planning, scheduling and controlling

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PART 1: Introducing Construction Project Management
	Chapter 1: Construction Projects Management Framework
		1.1 Construction Landmarks
			1.2 Construction Scope
				1.3 Project Concept and Features
				1.4 Construction Project Characteristics
				1.5 Construction Project Development: Phases and Processes
				1.6 Construction Project Management Practice
				1.7 Construction Project Organisation
				1.8 Role and Functions of Construction Project Manager
				1.9 Main Causes of Project Failure
				1.10 Importance of Integrated Planning, Scheduling and Controlling of Construction Projects
	Appendix A: Construction Project Manager Competency Skills
		A.1 Introduction and Scope
			A.2 Construction Project Manager Competency Requirements
				A.3 Competency Considerations of a Project Manager for a Specified Construction Project
				A.4 Skills Up-Gradation Options
	Chapter 2: Planning Project Works Scope and Its Integration Processes
		2.1 Project Work Scope Planning
			2.2 Project Work Scope Construction Procurement Options
				2.3 Works Construction Methods Statements
				2.4 Project Work Scope Integration Planning
				2.5 Role and Functions of Chief Planner
	Appendix B: Project Success Strategy Development
		B.1 Introduction and Scope
			B.2 Criteria for Project Success and How to Measure These?
				B.3 Project Success Key Factors
				B.4 Project Success Strategy
				B.5 Significance of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in Project Success Strategy Implementation
Part 2: Developing Project Construction Time Schedule
	Chapter 3: Defining Project Activities
		3.1 Project Work Breakdown Levels Development Methodology
			3.2 Project Activities Identification Methods
				3.3 Activity Duration Estimation
				3.4 Activity Costs and Boq Work-Item Relationship in Contracted Projects
				3.5 Activity Database
	Appendix C: Applications of Work Breakdown Structure
		C.1 Introduction and Scope
			C.2 WBS Concept
				C.3 Typical WBS Applications
				C.4 Good Quality WBS Attributes
	Chapter 4: Project CPM/PERT Network Analysis
		4.1 CPM Network Analysis Fundamentals
			4.2 CPM Network Development of Pumping Station Project
				4.3 Pert Network Modelling and Time Analysis Methodology
				4.4 Pert vs. CPM
	Appendix D: Project Time-Cost Function
		D.1 Introduction
			D.2 Concept
				D.3 Procedure for Plotting the Project Cost Time Function
				D.4 Time Crashing
				D.5 A Word of Caution
	Chapter 5: Precedence Network Analysis
		5.1 Precedence Network Analysis Fundamentals
			5.2 Network Development Procedure
				5.3 Case Illustrations
				5.4 Classification of Networks
				5.5 Guidelines for Drawing Project Precedence Network
				5.6 PNA vs. CPM
	Appendix E: Decision Network and Tree Analysis
		E.1 Introduction and Scope
			E.2 Types of Decision Network Analysis Techniques
				E.3 Deterministic Decision Network Analysis
				E.4 Decision Tree Analysis
				E.5 Conclusion
	Chapter 6: Scheduling Project Work and Resources
		6.1 Work Scheduling Fundamentals
			6.2 Bar Chart Method for Work Scheduling of Simple Projects
				6.3 Network-Based Complex Project Scheduling Method
				6.4 Line-of-Balance Based Repetitive Projects Scheduling Techniques
				6.5 Resources Scheduling Considerations
				6.6 Schedule Hierarchy
	Appendix F: Project Management Software
		F.1 Introduction
			F.2 Project Management Software Salient Features
				F.3 Primavera Project Management Software Oracle P6 Vers. 8. X Layouts List
PART 3: Developing Project Resources Plans
	Chapter 7: Planning Construction Manpower
		7.1 Structuring Construction Site Operational Units
			7.2 Classifying Construction Site Workers
				7.3 Estimating Direct Workers of an Activity
				7.4 Scheduling Construction Site Workers
				7.5 Organising Project Manpower into Responsibility Centres
	Appendix G: Construction Workers Financial Incentive Scheme
		G.1 Introduction and Scope
			G.2 Incentive Scheme Objective
				G.3 Types of Incentive Schemes
				G.4 Productivity Features of Financial Incentive Scheme
				G.5 Guidelines for Designing Financial Incentive Scheme
	Chapter 8: Planning Construction Materials
		8.1 ABC Classification of Construction Materials
			8.2 Materials Wastage Standard
				8.3 Materials Provisioning Process
				8.4 Materials Inventory Basics
				8.5 Inventory Planning Processes
				8.6 Application of Value Engineering in the Procurement of Materials
				8.7 Use of Operations Research in Materials Planning
	Appendix H: Resources Allocation Using Linear Programming
		H.1 Introduction and Scope
			H.2 Problem Solving Approach Illustrated with an Example
				H.3 Typical Solved Examples Using Excel Solver Software
				H.4 Conclusion
	Chapter 9: Project Construction Equipment
		­9.1 Classification of Major Equipment
			9.2 Earth Factor in Earthwork
				9.3 Earth Excavating Equipment
				9.4 Earth Cutting and Hauling Equipment
				9.5 Earth Compacting and Grading Equipment
				9.6 Concreting Plant and Equipment
				9.7 Cranes for Material Handling
	Appendix I: Earthmoving Equipment Planning Data for Primary Tasks
		I.1 Introduction
			I.2 Tracked Bull Dozer Ideal Output Per Hour in Bulk Volume in Easy-to-Doze Loose Soil
				I.3 Front-End Loaderideal Output Per Hourin Bulk Volume Easy-to Haul Loose Soil
					I.4 Ideal Output of the Tracked Loader Shovel
					I.5 Excavating and Lifting Equipment Ideal Output Per Hour in Bulk Volume in Easy to Dig Soil Swing 90 Degree with 23 Seconds Cycle, Uninterrupted Production
					I.6 Scrapper Ideal Output Per Hour in Bulk Volume in Easy to Scrap Soil
					I.7 Correction Multiplier
	Chapter 10: Selecting Construction Equipment
		10.1 Task Considerations
			10.2 Cost Considerations: Method of Evaluation of Equipment Owning and Operating Costs
				10.3 Equipment Engineering Considerations
				10.4 Equipment Acquisition Options
				10.5 Summary of Equipment Selection Considerations
	Appendix J: Time Value of Money
		J.1 Introduction
			J.2 Future Value of A Single Amount
				J.3 Future Value of an Annuity of Equal Amount
				J.4 Present Value of A Future Amount
				J.5 Present Value of an Annuity Amount
				J.6 Present Value of Cash Inflow of Unequal Amount and Discount
	Appendix K: Breakeven Analysis
		K.1 Introduction
			K.2 Break-Even Analysis Methodology
				K.3 Assumptions and Limitations
				K.4 Uses of Break-Even Analysis
PART 4: Planning and Budgeting Construction Costs
	Chapter 11: Planning Construction Costs
		11.1 Methods of Estimating Project Costs: An Overview
			11.2 Classification of Production Costs
				11.3 Planning Resources Unit Rate
				11.4 Planning Work-Package Standard Production Cost
				11.5 Planning Earned Value of Work Packages
				11.6 Project Time-Phased Baseline Development
	Chapter 12: Contractor’s Construction Budget
		12.1 Contractor’s Project Manager Budget
			12.2 Structuring Responsibility Centres
				12.3 Earned Value Budget
				12.4 Project Operating Expense Budget
				12.5 Indirect Expenses Budget
				12.6 Budgetary Financial Forecasts
				12.7 Essential Features of an Effective Project Master Budget
	Appendix L: Capital Investment Appraisal Techniques
		L.1 Introduction and Scope
			L.2 Estimating Cash Flow
				L.3 Establishing the Cost of Capital
				L.4 Applying the Investment Appraisal Criterion
				L.5 Conducting Sensitivity Analysis
PART 5: Controlling Project Construction Plan
	Chapter 13: Controlling Project Integration and Work Scope
	Appendix M: Construction Contracts Administration and Claims Settlement Mechanism: An Overview
		M.1 Introduction
			M.2 Contract Legal Framework
				M.3 Forms of A Construction Contract
				M.4 Construction Contracts Administration Practices
				M.5 Disputes, Claims and The Mode of Settelement
				M.6 Guidelines for Minimising Problems During Contract Administration
	Chapter 14: Controlling Resources Productivity
		14.1 Labour Productivity Control
			14.2 Equipment Productivity Control
				14.3 Materials Productivity Control
				14.4. Guidelines to Safeguard Workers Safety, Health and Protection of Environment
				14.5 Role and Functions of Construction Managers in Improving Resources Productivity
	Appendix N: Typical Health, Safety and Environment Audit Checklist for Construction Projects
		N.1 Contractors Hse Administration
			N.2 Hse Training and Communication
				N.3 Hse Inspection and Audit
				N.4 Permit to Work and Emergency Preparedness
				N.5 Reporting of Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences and Accident Investigation
				N.6 House Keeping
				N.7 Working at Height
				N.8 Lifting Operations and Gears
				N.9 Construction Machinery / Hand Tools and Power Tools
				N.10 Site Electricity
				N.11 Fire Prevention
				N.12 Welding and Cutting
	Chapter 15: Contractor’s Cost Control System
		15.1 Cost Control Approach
			15.2 Contractor’s Direct Cost Control
				15.3 Contribution and Indirect Cost Control
				15.4 Traditional Budgeted Costs Control
				15.5 Performance Control Using Earned Value Management
				15.6 Earned Value Management System: Past, Present and Future
	Appendix O: Construction Contracts Cost Accounting Guidelines
		O.1 Introduction
			O.2 Need and Object of Construction Contract Accounting Standard
				O.3 How is Construction Contract Defined?
				O.4 Combining and Segmenting Construction Contracts
				O.5 Contract Revenue: Work Done Revenue, Variations in Contract Work, Claims and Incentive Payments
				O.6 Contract Costs: Direct Cost and Indirect Cost
				O.7 Recognition of Contract Revenue and Expenses
				O.8 Recognition of Expected Loss
				O.9 Disclosure
	Chapter 16: Controlling Project Time Schedule
		16.1 Time Progress Monitoring Methodology
			16.2 ‘What-If’ Analysis
				16.3 Time Reduction Techniques
				16.4 Critical Chain Project Management
				16.5 Guidelines for Reviewing Time Progress
	Appendix P: Probability Distributions and Monte Carlo Simulation to Determine Project Completion Time
		P.1 Introduction and Scope
			P.2 Probability Distributions
				P.3 Quantifying Uncertainties in Project Duration Estimation Using Monte Carlo Simulation
	Chapter 17: Risk Management at Construction Site—An Overview
		17.1 Risk Definition
			17.2 Project Risk Management Strategy Development
				17.3 Risks Identification
				17.4 Risks Assessment Approach
				17.5 Risk Quantitative Assessment Technique
				17.6 Risk Mitigation and Allocation
				17.7 Project Risks Response Plan Development And Control Methodology
				17.8 Multinational Corporation (Mnc) Operations Risk
				17.9 Performance Internal Audit Guidelines
				17.10 The Human Side of Risk Management
				17.11 Role of the Project Manager in Managing Risks
				17.12 The Benefits of Managing Project Risk
	Appendix Q: Primavera Risk Analysis Software: An Overview
		Q.1 Introduction and Scope
			Q.2 Primavera Risk Analysis Salient Features
				Q.3 Software Learning Approach
	Chapter 18: Project Management Information System (PMIS)
		18.1 Importance of Information in Project Context
			18.2 Pmis Framework
				18.3 Project Data Structuring, Codification, Performance Reporting and Trend Analysis
				18.4 Information Retrieval Using Project Management Software
				18.5 Information Communication Using It Applications
				18.6 Project Documents Management
				18.7 Role Of Project Management Office (Pmo) in Multi-Projects Environments
				18.8 Factors Influencing Pmis Success
	Appendix R: Cloud Computing
		R.1 What is Cloud Computing?
			R.2 Cloud Computing Services and Delivery Models
				R.3 Cloud Economics: An Overview
				R.4 Advantages and Main Problems in Cloud Computing
				R.5 Future Trends in Cloud Computing Services
	13.1 Project Integrated Control System Framework
		13.2 Work Scope Control Methodology
			13.3 Product Quality Control Methodology
			13.4 Product Quality Cost Benefit Analysis
			13.5 Total Project Management Versus Total Quality Management
			13.6 Pre-Requisites of an Effective Work Scope Integrated Control System
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