Construction Planning and Scheduling, 3rd Edition, is a straightforward text presenting a comprehensive introduction to the techniques of construction scheduling as well as broad coverage of all major scheduling subjects.

Key features of the new edition include:

• A detailed discussion of contract provisions and their relationship to construction scheduling.
• Discussions of the effects of management decisions intended to benefit production on a construction schedule.
• An extensive treatise on short-interval scheduling, also called "look ahead" schedules, a subject considered vital to project success.
• An easy-to-understand explanation of the concept of linear scheduling.

Offering broad coverage of all major scheduling subjects, this book is a comprehensive resource designed for construction management, planning and scheduling. It follows a logical progression, introducing precedence diagramming early and following with chapters on activity durations, resource allocations, network schedules and more. It reflects current trends in scheduling (short-interval scheduling, computer scheduling, linear scheduling etc.) and includes chapters on arrow diagramming and PERT. With an eye on application, it includes a unique discussion of contract provisions related to scheduling and incorporates a sample project throughout.

Hallmark Features
Broad coverage on all major scheduling subjects–makes this an excellent reference for all.
·        Provides a straightforward and comprehensive introduction to the field by covering topics related to planning, resource allocation, project monitoring and more!

A major emphasis on precedence diagramming–is a hallmark of the text.
·        Introduces precedence diagramming in Chapter 3 so readers get a firm understanding of this common planning practice.

A chapter devoted to arrow diagramming–appears as Chapter 16.
·        Rounds out coverage by showing how to perform time calculations with arrow diagrams, represent the relationships between various tasks, understand the concepts of free float/total float and more!

Unique discussion of contract provisions related to scheduling–appears as Chapter 5.
·        Offers coverage not found in competing books.
·        Discusses contract issues such as units of time (working days or calendar days), liquidated damages, weather, notice of delays, extension of time etc.

Coverage of short-interval scheduling–appears in Chapter 13.
·        Discusses how contractors use short-interval schedules and what the literature reveals about why this is vital to the successful completion of many construction projects.

A chapter focused on linear scheduling–appears as Chapter 14.
·        Provides examples of two projects completed using this method: a state park walkway and a 500 tract housing unit.
·        Discusses this relatively new scheduling technique and when it can be used in the construction industry.

The sports facility project–is introduced in Chapter 1 and referenced throughout the text.
·        Provides a common reference point to help readers apply chapter material to a concrete example.