Main topics of study:

Introduction:

• Environmental Issues
• Distinguishing Planning & Scheduling
• Planning Time Frame
• Matrix Charts
• Tabular Planning
• Bar Charts
• Line of Balance Charts

Network Analysis, Logic Diagrams & the Critical Path:

• Network Notation Systems
• Critical Path Analysis & Arrow Diagrams
• Critical Path Analysis & Precedence Notation
• PERT
• Network Notation

Network Analysis in Practice:

• Developing Network Logic
• Level of Detail in Network Planning
• Interface Activities & Events
• Milestones
• Estimating Activity Durations
• Network Analysis as a Management Tool

Scheduling Resources – Principles:

• Resource Scheduling
• Network Analysis
• Float
• Fundamental Priority Rules
• Elements of a Practicable Schedule

Scheduling Resources in Practice:

• Choice of Labour Resources
• Choice of Resource Units
• Rate-Constant & Non-Rate-Constant
• Specifying Departmental Resource Availability Levels
• Calendars
• Scheduling Labour Costs
• Scheduling Material Costs
• Scheduling Cash Flow
• Seven Steps of Project Resource Scheduling
• Corporate Context

Reading List

Main Text:

Project Management - Dennis Lock (Gower)

Alternative Texts and Further Reading:

Project Management: Planning & Control - Rory Burke (Wiley)