Construction Scheduling with Primavera Project Planner [Hardcover]

Leslie Feigenbaum (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1997 | ISBN-10: 0137443765 | ISBN-13: 978-0137443765

Updated to reflect the latest release of Primavera Project Planner, this hands-on volume helps readers develop both a proficiency in construction planning and a working knowledge of Primavera Project Planner. Cumulative chapter exercises give readers hands-on experience in working through a complete project simulation--from planning the project, to monitoring the project, through actual construction. Assumes a basic understanding of how construction projects are estimated, how they are assembled, and a basic understanding of the Windows operating environment. The Estimate Process. Scheduling Logic. Calculating the Project Schedule. Creating and Saving Projects. Primavera Project Setup. Loading Schedule Logic. Tabular and Graphic Output. Summarizing the Schedule. Summarizing the Schedule. Resource Loading. Cost Loading and Cash Flow. Program Planning and Control. Project Analysis and Estimating. For Construction Schedulers and Construction Project Managers.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The basics of an otherwise intimidating computer program can be accomplished in an organized, clear manner that uses construction concepts." — Roy E. Evans, Purdue University

"The author does an excellent job of continuing the scheduling process beyond the initial scheduling chart!" — David A. Wahlstrom, University of Houston

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From the Back Cover

Primavera Project Planner is the most popular software used in construction scheduling. This new edition covers the latest version of Primavera Project Planner and features the exclusive use of this software as its vehicle for application. The author deftly integrates the scheduling aspects of a construction project with the estimating process as well as the elements of the overall management of the project. The clear and progressive presentation of the material allows students to build upon successes while working through the various chapters.

Key features of this edition:

• Emphasis on the pertinent concerns of the professional scheduler in a construction context.
• Chronology of the subject matter facilitates logical skill development both in scheduling and in Primavera.
• Practical use of graphics and step-by-step procedures.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 292 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (July 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0137443765
• ISBN-13: 978-0137443765
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,567,734 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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39 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, January 27, 1999

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Lacy B. Moore "lacym" (La Porte, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Construction Scheduling with Primavera Project Planner (Hardcover)

This book provides an overview of the scheduling process first. Then, the author starts to tie P3 into puzzle. The end result is that you have resource that you can read from start to finish, and also use it as a reference once you have finished reading the book. The author also touches on many of the advanced capabilities of P3. I am somewhat biased toward this book. The author is the one who actually taught me how to use P3 while developing this book. He teaches a class on scheduling at Texas A&M University. I am currently recommending my coworkers who are involved in scheduling to read this book. I would highly recommend it to anyone involved in scheduling with P3 or Suretrak. We have had great success with teaching our project managers how to use P3 using this book. The first part of the book is usefull for project managers who are not involved in P3 "hands-on", but who are involved in projects that use P3. It helps the project managers understand the scheduling process. It also helps the project scheduler because the project manager is providing better feedback.

18 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not so hot, January 21, 2000

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Randall Pray (Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Construction Scheduling with Primavera Project Planner (Hardcover)

This book and the reviews I had read about it made it sound like a stand-alone guide to Project Planner. I found it to be inconsistent in its presentation, ranging anywhere from speaking to a infant in the computer world to assuming I already knew what I was doing. The detail in it's instruction was just not what it appeared to be, and that hurt my overall rating of the book. If you have the book right next to you and you've already gone through the tutorial, then you've got a fighting chance to get through this book without wasting your money or your time.

4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A 'must have' book!, March 15, 2000

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ONG CHEOW SENG - See all my reviews

This review is from: Construction Scheduling with Primavera Project Planner (Hardcover)

I fully recommend this book for any new user of P3. I considered it as a "must have" title.