{"product_id":"programming-and-scheduling-techniques-9780415601689","title":"Programming and Scheduling Techniques","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Thomas Uher\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Construction - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlanning is an important management function and its effective execution is crucial to ensure the success of any project. This second edition of Thomas Uher's and Adam Zantis' textbook maintains its focus on operational rather than strategic aspects of programming and scheduling of projects, providing the reader with the practical planning skills needed to be successful. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike most other textbooks that largely focus on the critical path method, \u003cem\u003eProgramming and Scheduling Techniques\u003c\/em\u003e includes a comprehensive review of a range of practices used around the world. Topics covered in this thoroughly revised edition include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003edeterministic scheduling techniques including the bar chart, the critical path method, the critical chain method, the multiple activity chart and the line of balance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea comparison of the critical path and critical chain scheduling techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eoptions for computer-based scheduling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003estochastic scheduling techniques including the critical path method based on Monte Carlo simulation and the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003erisk in scheduling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ework study.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy covering a broad range of scheduling techniques this book is suitable for those planning projects in any industry, particularly in interdisciplinary or international contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for students studying undergraduate and postgraduate architecture, building, construction\/project management, quantity surveying, property development and civil engineering programs. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45235803422871,"sku":"9780415601689","price":16757.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780415601689.webp?v=1769210953","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/programming-and-scheduling-techniques-9780415601689","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}