{"product_id":"project-control-isbn-9781394150120","title":"Project Control","description":"\u003cb\u003ePROJECT CONTROL\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReader-friendly, integrated approach to construction project cost and scheduling control, with all-new pedagogical elements\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Second Edition of \u003ci\u003eProject Control\u003c\/i\u003e is an introductory practical guide that explores the reasons and methodologies for proper planning, monitoring, and controlling project costs and schedule and shows how productivity models are created, monitored, and controlled, as well as how corrective actions are implemented as deviations from the baseline occur.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eProject Control\u003c\/i\u003e uses simple language to convey project control principles, making it an excellent resource to teach with and learn from in a classroom setting. This Second Edition has been updated with all-new pedagogical elements and ancillary materials for use in the construction project management classroom. This new edition features all-new sections on baseline scheduling, estimate development, probability analysis, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by Wayne Del Pico, a seasoned professional with over 40 years of experience in construction project controls, \u003ci\u003eProject Control\u003c\/i\u003e includes detailed information on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRole of the project manager, covering leading the project team, creating the project plan, developing the project schedule, and monitoring project progress over time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProject control cycles, covering plans to achieve goals, executing work according to plan, identifying variations and their causes, and executive work and measure changes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePre-construction planning, covering key personnel and responsibilities and establishing baselines for schedule and cost control\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBudgeting, covering types of estimates, organization estimates, and harnessing the budget as a management tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding expert insight into the management skills of the project manager combined with the analytical focus of the accountant and the “big picture” oversight of the executive, \u003ci\u003eProject Control\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for students in construction management programs and professionals in construction firms with specializations in long-term infrastructure projects. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 The Basics 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Concept of Project Management 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistory of Project Management 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApproaches to Project Management 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Traditional Approach 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Initiating Process 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Planning Process 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Executing Process 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Monitoring and Controlling Process 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Closing Process 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenefits of Proper Planning 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Role of the Project Manager 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLead the Project Team 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate the Project Plan 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelop the Project Schedule 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitor the Progress of the Project 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControl the Project 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake Corrective Action 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAchieve the Project Goals 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoals of the Project 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContractual Performance Obligations 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinancial Objectives 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrevent or Minimize Delay 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoid Claims or Litigation 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControl the O- P- C Relationship 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncrease Market Share 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRole of the Contract Documents 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudy the Plans and Specifications 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify Discrepancies Early 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisit the Project Site 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand the Project Constraints 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermine Potential Problem Areas 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand Contract Procedures 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Schedule and Budget 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary and Key Points 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Review 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Introduction to Project Control 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview of Project Control 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Control Terminology 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Control Formulas 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Project Control Cycle 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlan to Achieve Goals 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExecute Work According to Plan 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasure the Progress 37\u003cbr\u003e Identify Variations 38\u003cbr\u003e Analyze Cause of Variations 38\u003cbr\u003e Implement Corrective Actions 38\u003cbr\u003e Execute Work and Measure Changes 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary and Key Points 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Review 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Pre- Construction Planning 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInitiating the Control Process 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePre- Construction Planning 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Personnel and Responsibilities 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Contractor’s Group 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Design Professional’s Group 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Owner’s Group 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Regulatory Group 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Plan— the Roadmap 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing a Baseline for Schedule Control 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing a Baseline for Cost Control 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Communication Plan 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary and Key Points 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Review 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 The Schedule 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Scheduling Concepts 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Schedules 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Checklist 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Schedule Board 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bar Chart 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Look- Ahead 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Linear Schedule 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvanced Scheduling Methods 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgram Evaluation and Review Technique 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCritical Path Method (CPM) 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe CPM Schedule as a Management Tool 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Baseline Schedule 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTasks 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Work Breakdown Structure 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTask Types 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTask Descriptions 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTask Durations 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterdependencies 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplex Relationships— Lags and Leads 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMilestones and Constraints 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFloat 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpdating the Schedule 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary and Key Points 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Review 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 The Budget 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFundamentals of the Estimating Process 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Estimates 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganization of Estimates 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Baseline Budget 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeconstructing the Estimate to Build the Baseline Budget 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Cost Report 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Budget as a Management Tool 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary and Key Points 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Review 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Integrating the Schedule and the Budget 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchedule of Values 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatching Cost Values to Tasks 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanned vs. Actual Values 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary and Key Points 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Review 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Calculating and Analyzing Progress 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy an Accurate Schedule of Values? 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring Performance 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnits Completed 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncremental Milestone 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart\/Finish 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost Ratio 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperience\/Opinion 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeighted or Equivalent Units 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarned Value 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFixed Budget Approach 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVariable Budget Approach 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Fixed or Variable Approach 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchedule and Cost Performance 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary and Key Points 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Review 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Analyzing and Reporting Variances in Schedule and Cost 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Project Analyses 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eS- Curves 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking Gantt Chart 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControl Charts 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSPI and CPI Charts 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eX Contents Causes of Variances 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost Variances 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchedule Variances 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVariance Thresholds 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoot Cause Analysis 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReporting Project Status 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary and Key Points 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Review 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Recognizing Trends and Forecasting Performance 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Trends 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Trends to Forecast 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstimate at Completion 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstimate to Complete 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVariance at Completion 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo- Complete Performance Index 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Percentage Analysis 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy All the Analysis? 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary and Key Points 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Review 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Productivity 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Productivity 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProductivity Index 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactors Affecting Construction Productivity 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControllable Factors Affecting Productivity 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUncontrollable Factors Affecting Productivity 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommendations for Improving Productivity 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary and Key Points 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Review 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Acceleration and Schedule Compression 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcceleration 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActual Acceleration 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstructive Acceleration 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForced Acceleration 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchedule Compression 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime- Cost Trade- Off Analysis 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime- Cost Trade- Off Concepts 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecovery Schedule 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary and Key Points 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Review 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Resource Management 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource Allocation 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource Management 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource Profile 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSplitting Tasks 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterial Management 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterial Management in Practice 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools for Resource Management 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary and Key Points 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Review 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Risk Management 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComponents of Risk Management 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Identification 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Assessment 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Response Plan 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Response Control 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Contingency Planning 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContingency Plan Funding 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProbability Analysis in Scheduling 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContract Type and Risk 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStipulated Sum 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost of Work Plus Fee 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost of Work Plus Fee with a GMP 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Build 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstruction Management 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePartnering 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContract Modifications and Impact on Risk 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary and Key Points 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Review 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Project Closeout 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Documentation 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInitiation of Project Closeout 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives of the Closeout Process 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContract Closeout 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdministrative Closeout 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArchiving Project Files 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClaims and Disputes 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLessons Learned Meeting 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLessons Learned Documentation 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Closeout Report 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary and Key Points 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions for Review 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Questions for Review and Answers 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 269\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWayne J. Del Pico\u003c\/b\u003e is President of W.J. Del Pico, Inc., where he provides construction management and litigation support services for construction-related matters. He has more than 40 years of experience in construction management, scheduling, and estimating. He has taught several construction courses at Northeastern University in Boston, and is senior affiliate faculty at Wentworth Institute of Technology where he currently teaches programs in construction cost analysis, estimating, project control, and construction scheduling.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReader-friendly, integrated approach to construction project cost and scheduling control, with all-new pedagogical elements\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Second Edition of \u003ci\u003eProject Control\u003c\/i\u003e is an introductory practical guide that explores the reasons and methodologies for proper planning, monitoring, and controlling project costs and schedule and shows how productivity models are created, monitored, and controlled, as well as how corrective actions are implemented as deviations from the baseline occur.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eProject Control\u003c\/i\u003e uses simple language to convey project control principles, making it an excellent resource to teach with and learn from in a classroom setting. 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