{"product_id":"construction-scheduling-principles-and-practices","title":"Construction Scheduling: Principles and Practices","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook info:\u003c\/strong\u003e Construction Scheduling: Principles and Practices (Hardcover, 384 pages) – Pearson, 2008. Language: English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n 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.  \n\n                                         Editorial Reviews                   From the Back Cover   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.           About the Author   \u003cp\u003eEDUCATION \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e PhD. Vocational Education - Colorado State University, 1981; emphasis in Construction Management and Green Building Techniques. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Masters Degree - Brigham Young University, 1972; emphasis in Construction Technology and Instructional Media. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bachelor of Science Degree - Brigham Young University, 1969; emphasis in Building Construction Technology. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEMPLOYMENT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1976 - PRESENT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Brigham Young University, Construction Management \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Owner and manager of Newitt Construction and Consulting, a sole proprietorship specializing in Construction Management Consulting. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award 2007 from the Associated Schools of Construction \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Author of Construction Scheduling - Principles and Practices, Prentice Hall, 2005. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Has provided in-house training to over 200 companies on the basics of CPM Scheduling with software training on P3, SureTrak, or Microsoft Project. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Awarded as the 2004 “Professor of the Year” by the Associated Schools of Construction \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Awarded as the 1999 “Professor of the Year” by the National Association of Home Builders. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Awarded as the 1992 “National Professor of the Year” by the Associated Builders \u0026amp; Contractors. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e President of the Associated Schools of Construction 1990-91 (54 Universities, 406 Faculty) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Regional Director, Region VI of the Associated Schools of Construction. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Faculty Member of the National Associated Builders \u0026amp; Contractors Supervisors and Project Managers Academies at Clemson, S.C. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e National Board of Directors for Associated Schools of Construction. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Featured speaker at a multitude of workshops dealing with CPM \u0026amp; PERT Network Scheduling Techniques, Cost Control, Construction Management, Affordability in Housing, Energy Efficient Construction Techniques, Passive Solar Construction, Payback Analysis, and Optimum Value Engineering. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Member of the following professional organizations: ABC, ACCE, AIC, AGC, \u0026amp; NAHB \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e 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. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e Area of research deals with topics relating to construction management with emphasis on training managers in scheduling and project management techniques. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e                                           ","brand":"Jay Newitt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46070993387754,"sku":"9780135137826","price":225.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/5301\/6298\/files\/51Low0RYEuL._SL1500.jpg?v=1781277582","url":"https:\/\/textbookme.store\/products\/construction-scheduling-principles-and-practices","provider":"TextbookMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}