159pp. 75 Fig.

Authors:

Neale R.H. and Neale D.E.

Publisher:

Thomas Telford Ltd, London,1989 ISBN: 0 727713221

Synopsis:

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.

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.

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.