The book extends beyond planning techniques to include sections
explaining how planning fits into the overall management of
construction work. Full coverage is give to planning strategy,
selecting the right techniques and to the most effective use of
the resources available to the planner's working environment.
The computer based case studies in the book were compiled by
Alan Phillips, Chief Planning Engineer for May Gurney and Co.
Ltd. using Hornet Software. The book also includes an
excellent section on Time Location or Time Chainage Charts.
Richard Neale:
Professor at the School of the Built Environment at the
University of Glamorgan. Research projects include
computer-aided site cost control, the practical application of
planning techniques and information systems in the UK, Hong
Kong, India and Kuwait. Teaching assignments include
construction management courses for UN agencies in Botswana,
Cyprus, Ethiopia, India, Iraq and Tanzania.
David Neale:
Managing Director of May Gurney Ltd. 30 years'
involvement in heavy civil engineering construction divided
equally between railway, harbour and industrial projects in East
Africa and Ethiopia and publick works contracting in the UK.
Managing International Construction Projects: An Overview
239pp. 65 Figs. 22 Tables
Author:
Neale R.H.
Publisher:
International Labour Office, Geneva,1995 (International
Construction Management Series No 7) ISBN: 92-2-108751-4 ISSN:
1020-0142
Synopsis:
The book is directed at construction managers who are
responsible for major projects and senior managers. It provides
an overview of the concepts and general principles of
construction project management. Particular emphasis is placed
on the organisation of the project team and on major aspects of
their work such as quality assurance, site layout, planning and
cost control and health and safety. Detailed case studies of the
practical application of computer systems to planning and
control are included.
In this book, Dr. Simon Barber, Managing Director of Hornet
Software (Claremont Controls Ltd) provides the Planning and
Cost Analysis Case Studies (CH. 7,8) using Hornet software to
plan the construction of Lufbra Reservoir.
Richard Neale:
Professor at the School of the Built Environment at the
University of Glamorgan. Research projects include
computer-aided site cost control, the practical application of
planning techniques and information systems in the UK, Hong
Kong, India and Kuwait. Teaching assignments include
construction management courses for UN agencies in Botswana,
Cyprus, Ethiopia, India, Iraq and Tanzania.
Project Planning and Control
Second Edition. 265p. 186 diagrams, tables. Extensive
bibliography
Author:
Albert Lester
Publisher:
Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd 1982,1991
Synopsis:
A core practical guide on to how to manage projects based on
years of experience as project director with Senior Foster
Wheeler Power Division. His work on cost control is an effective
and pragmatic approach to running a project.
A Third Edition is to be published in 1999 which uses using
Hornet for the computer section.
Albert Lester:
Project Director with Senior Foster Wheeler Power
Divison.. He has wide experience of project management,
particularly in the engineering and construction industries.
The book extends beyond planning techniques to include sections
explaining how planning fits into the overall management of
construction work. Full coverage is give to planning strategy,
selecting the right techniques and to the most effective use of
the resources available to the planner's working environment.
The book is directed at construction managers who are
responsible for major projects and senior managers. It provides
an overview of the concepts and general principles of
construction project management. Particular emphasis is placed
on the organisation of the project team and on major aspects of
their work such as quality assurance, site layout, planning and
cost control and health and safety. Detailed case studies of the
practical application of computer systems to planning and
control are included.
A core practical guide on to how to manage projects based on
years of experience as project director with Senior Foster
Wheeler Power Division. His work on cost control is an effective
and pragmatic approach to running a project.