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

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Speed progress payments, reduce claims, and increase profitability using the Critical Path MethodCritical Path Method (CPM) Tutor for Construction Planning and Scheduling 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.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: Reduce progress payment disputes and speed progress paymentPlan resources for maximum productivityPredict owner-caused and weather delaysDevelop “get well” plans for projects that fall behindCorrectly update progress, including out-of-sequence activitiesMeet contracts requiring CPM schedulesEvaluate change and claim impacts; develop admissible documentation