Network Scheduling Techniques for Construction Project Management (Nonconvex Optimization and Its Applications (closed)) [Hardcover]

M. Hajdu (Author)

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Publication Date: December 31, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0792343093 | ISBN-13: 978-0792343097 | Edition: 1

The book is a synthesis of the state-of-the-art in project management concepts and techniques. The author places particular emphasis on precedence diagramming (PDM), at present the most widely used scheduling method. New theoretical improvements of PDM are presented, several for the first time in a book, such as: maximal type of precedence relationships, calculating the minimal and maximal available project durations, leveling resources when maximal relationships are used, and precedence diagramming time-cost trade-off. Discussions of computer implementation are included throughout the book. A PC-based software package called `ProjectDirector', containing the theoretical improvements described in the book, is available from the author. Audience: Researchers, and undergraduate and graduate students in civil engineering, industrial engineering and operations research, as well as practitioners, managers, and contractors interested in project management.

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`This is a rare book. ... I would recommend the book to anybody who wants to understand the mathematical theory behind networks ...' Journal of the Operational Research Society, 50:5 (1999)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (December 31, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0792343093
• ISBN-13: 978-0792343097
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,500,183 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars moderate work, too expensive, October 19, 2007

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This review is from: Network Scheduling Techniques for Construction Project Management (Nonconvex Optimization and Its Applications (closed)) (Hardcover)

The author has done moderate work on the book. It is easy to read and conceptualize. However, the price is too expensive and definitely cannot complete with these following books (not exclusive and not sorted in any order)

CPM in Construction Management (Pro Engineering) by James J. O'Brien, Fredric L. Plotnick (about $70 with CD including primavera, pertmaster, ....awesome)

Precedence and Arrow Networking Techniques for Construction by Robert B. Harris (about $70)