Construction Scheduling: Principles and Practices (2nd Edition) [Hardcover]

Jay S. Newitt (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0135137829 | ISBN-13: 978-0135137826 | Publication Date: July 17, 2008 | Edition: 2

This text is a comprehensive, stand alone reference for project management scheduling. It features a unique combination of principles/fundamentals of scheduling and project management along with practical applications and tutorials of the 4 most common scheduling software programs–Microsoft Project, Primavera Project Planner (P3), SureTrak, P6 Project Manager and Contractor. Having scheduling information and software instructions in one book obviates the need for two texts, and the exercises and examples in the scheduling portion are tied to the same exercises in the software portions.

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About the Author

EDUCATION                                                                                                

• PhD. Vocational Education - Colorado State University, 1981; emphasis in Construction Management and Green Building Techniques.
• Masters Degree - Brigham Young University, 1972; emphasis in Construction Technology and Instructional Media.
• Bachelor of Science Degree - Brigham Young University, 1969; emphasis in Building Construction Technology. 

EMPLOYMENT

1976 - PRESENT

• Brigham Young University, Construction Management
• Program Head 1983-1998.  Had a major influence in the creation and development of the Construction Management Program at BYU from a relative unknown program to recognition as one of the strongest programs in the nation.  Subjects Taught:  Scheduling and Cost Control, Codes and Inspections, Administrative Practices in Construction, Electrical Systems, Advanced Construction Practices, HVAC Principles and Solar Design, and Construction Project Management.
• Owner and manager of Newitt Construction and Consulting, a sole proprietorship specializing in Construction Management Consulting. 

PROFESSIONAL  ACHIEVEMENTS

• Awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award 2007 from the Associated Schools of Construction
• Author of Construction Scheduling - Principles and Practices, Prentice Hall, 2005.
• Has provided in-house training to over 200 companies on the basics of CPM Scheduling with software training on P3, SureTrak, or Microsoft Project.
• Awarded as the 2004 “Professor of the Year” by the Associated Schools of Construction
• Awarded as the 1999 “Professor of the Year” by the National Association of Home Builders.
• Awarded as the 1992 “National Professor of the Year” by the Associated Builders & Contractors.
• President of the Associated Schools of Construction 1990-91 (54 Universities, 406 Faculty)
• Regional Director, Region VI of the Associated Schools of Construction.
• Faculty Member of the National Associated Builders & Contractors Supervisors and Project Managers Academies at Clemson, S.C.
• National Board of Directors for Associated Schools of Construction.
• Featured speaker at a multitude of workshops dealing with CPM & PERT Network Scheduling Techniques, Cost Control, Construction Management, Affordability in Housing, Energy Efficient Construction Techniques, Passive Solar  Construction, Payback Analysis, and Optimum Value Engineering.    
• Member of the following professional organizations: ABC, ACCE, AIC, AGC, & NAHB 

PROFESSIONAL  PRESENTATIONS

• Has made over 160 professional presentations at National Seminars and Workshops for Associated Builders and Contractors, Associated General Contractors, The National Center for Construction Education and Research, and The National Association of Home Builders. 

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

• Area of research deals with topics relating to construction management with emphasis on training managers in scheduling and project management techniques.

 

Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (July 17, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0135137829
• ISBN-13: 978-0135137826
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy Read, February 11, 2011

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DSmith - See all my reviews

This review is from: Construction Scheduling: Principles and Practices (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

Book was required reading for a construction scheduling course as part of a CE construction management program. Having a background in scheduling (just not construction), this was a very informative and easy read. The author somehow managed to make the topic of scheduling relatively interesting and really drove home the key points. Some good tutorials on MS Project and Primavera as well.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Scheduling My Time, February 24, 2010

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Talibah Salih - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Construction Scheduling: Principles and Practices (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

This book helped me put my job scheduling on the right track, was all over the place with dates and time request for completion status. Also was able check out the budget estimating process for a preliminary study with the contractors that were knocking at my door on a regular bases. In the future I will check into some of the software for estimating and scheduling and take-off needs.

Thank You,
Talibah Salih

1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Ok book, June 19, 2009

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This review is from: Construction Scheduling: Principles and Practices (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

I had to get this for a class. It is fine, but nothing teaches like having real world experience. It is good for people without any scheduling/project experience to understand what the theories are behind putting together a schedule.