ABSTRACT
This chapter uses a small construction project to illustrate some of the principles of network time analysis and resource scheduling. Resource scheduling is the process of converting a project plan into a working schedule that takes account of the resources which can be made available. The results of network time analysis are, however, used to determine activity priorities, which in turn decide how scarce resources should be allocated. A network plot is useful at an early stage in the data processing proceedings. This greatly assists in checking through the logic to make sure that every link and activity has been put in the right place during data entry. An important aspect of reports is the sequence in which data are presented. This is achieved by the process of sorting. The greatest benefits in terms of improved cost and progress performance are seen when an organization can successfully implement network-based resource scheduling across its entire workload.
