ABSTRACT

This book was published in 2003.This exposition of the principles and practice of project management examines the entire process in detail, from initial appraisal to final closedown, demonstrating techniques that range from the simplest of manual charts to sophisticated computer systems. The text is reinforced throughout with case examples and diagrams. For this edition, the text has been meticulously revised and updated, and includes a new chapter on aspects of managing project risk.

part I|53 pages

The nature and organization of project management

chapter 2|33 pages

Project management organization

part II|101 pages

The financial and commercial framework

chapter 3|23 pages

Defining the project

chapter 6|27 pages

Commercial management

part III|119 pages

Planning and scheduling

chapter 7|22 pages

An introduction to planning and scheduling

chapter 9|16 pages

Network analysis in practice

chapter 10|24 pages

Scheduling resources, Part 1: Principles

chapter 11|21 pages

Scheduling resources, Part 2: In practice

part V|83 pages

Purchasing and materials management

part VI|165 pages

Managing work and costs

chapter 19|24 pages

Managing project start-up

chapter 20|32 pages

Managing progress

chapter 21|14 pages

Managing costs

chapter 22|28 pages

Earned-value analysis

chapter 23|30 pages

Managing project changes

chapter 24|19 pages

Managing project risk

chapter 25|15 pages

Managing project closure