Project Planning and Control

4th edition
ISBN: 978-0-7506-5843-0
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology

Buch, Englisch, 416 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

The book covers the principles and tools of project management. All the 'hard' topics which may appear in the APMP examination are explained and worked through in practical examples. Real-life case studies show how the theory can be adapted to work 'in the field'. This approach means that techniques can be fully understood and appreciated. Useful summaries clarify the use of all the techniques used to manage a project.

The advantages of using network analysis and earned value analysis when planning a project are explained. The latest project management systems that use critical path methods are described and a detailed examination of one widely used system illustrates the general characteristics of modern project planning software. Two well-known computer programs are described in detail.

Albert Lester was a project manager with Tarmac Construction and Foster Wheeler Power Products managing large multi-discipline petrochemical and power generation projects. He has been a compiler and is an examiner for the APMP certificate and lectures on project management as well as assessing for APM many project management courses.

* A comprehensive resource for project managers
* Written by a well-known and authoritative author
* A recommended resource for the Association of Project Management courses

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lester, Albert

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management Qualitätsmanagement, Qualitätssicherung (QS), Total Quality Management (TQM)
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Produktionsmanagement, Qualitätskontrolle

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface to the fourth edition.
Preface to the third edition.
Preface to the second edition.
Preface to the first edition.
Foreword to the first edition.
Acknowledgements.

Project definition.
Business case.
Organization structures.
Project life cycles.
Work breakdown structures (WBS).
Estimating.
Project management plan.
Risk management.
Quality management.
Change and configuration management.
Basic network principles.
Precedence or activity on node (AoN) diagrams.
Lester diagram.
Float.
Arithmetical analysis.
Graphical analysis, milestones and LoB.
Computer analysis.
Simple examples.
Progress reporting.
The case for manual analysis.
Subdivision of blocks.
Project management and planning.
Network applications outside the construction industry.
Networks and claims.
Resource loading.
Cash flow forecasting.
Cost control and EVA.
Worked examples.
Example of integration of tools and techniques.
Hornet Windmill.
MS Project 98.
Project close-out.
Stages and sequence.
Abbreviations and acronyms used in project management.

Glossary.
Bibliography.
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Lester, Albert
Albert Lester is a Chartered Engineer with many years experience of project management in design and construction of plants and factories. In recent years, he has managed projects for Tarmac, Sim Chem and Foster Wheeler Power Products. He is an assessor for the Association of Project Management for Project Management courses and was involved in the CISC & Open University NVQ Pilot on Construction Project Management. Albert Lester has lectured widely and authored numerous reports and articles. He is also a member of the drafting panel for BS6079 (Guide to Project Management).