Construction Scheduling, 2nd Edition, 9780135137826
Hardcover
Master construction scheduling and project management with leading software.

Construction Scheduling, 2nd Edition

principles and practices

$335.79

  • Hardcover

    384 pages

  • Release Date

    12 August 2008

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Summary

For undergraduate and graduate level courses in Construction Scheduling and Project Management.

This text is a comprehensive, stand-alone reference for project management scheduling. It features a unique combination of principles/fundamentals of scheduling and project management along with practical applications and tutorials of the 4 most common scheduling software programs—Microsoft Project, Primavera Project Planner (P3), SureTrak, P6 Project Manager and Contractor…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780135137826
ISBN-10:0135137829
Author:Jay Newitt
Publisher:Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:Pearson
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:384
Edition:2nd
Release Date:12 August 2008
Weight:100g
Dimensions:100mm x 100mm x 100mm
About The Author

Jay Newitt

Education

  • PhD, Vocational Education - Colorado State University (1981)
    • Emphasis in Construction Management and Green Building Techniques.
  • Master’s Degree - Brigham Young University (1972)
    • Emphasis in Construction Technology and Instructional Media.
  • Bachelor of Science Degree - Brigham Young University (1969)
    • Emphasis in Building Construction Technology.

Employment

1976 - PRESENT

  • Brigham Young University, Construction Management
    • Program Head (1983-1998). Significantly influenced the creation and development of the Construction Management Program at BYU, transforming it into a nationally recognized program.
    • Subjects Taught: Scheduling and Cost Control, Codes and Inspections, Administrative Practices in Construction, Electrical Systems, Advanced Construction Practices, HVAC Principles and Solar Design, and Construction Project Management.
  • Owner and Manager, Newitt Construction and Consulting
    • Sole proprietorship specializing in Construction Management Consulting.

Professional Achievements

  • Lifetime Achievement Award, Associated Schools of Construction (2007)
  • Author of Construction Scheduling - Principles and Practices, Prentice Hall (2005)
  • Provided in-house training to over 200 companies on CPM Scheduling basics with software training on P3, SureTrak, or Microsoft Project.
  • Professor of the Year, Associated Schools of Construction (2004)
  • Professor of the Year, National Association of Home Builders (1999)
  • National Professor of the Year, Associated Builders & Contractors (1992)
  • President, Associated Schools of Construction (1990-1991) - Representing 54 universities and 406 faculty.
  • Regional Director, Region VI of the Associated Schools of Construction.
  • Faculty Member, National Associated Builders & Contractors Supervisors and Project Managers Academies at Clemson, S.C.
  • National Board of Directors, Associated Schools of Construction.
  • Featured speaker at numerous workshops on CPM & PERT Network Scheduling Techniques, Cost Control, Construction Management, Affordability in Housing, Energy Efficient Construction Techniques, Passive Solar Construction, Payback Analysis, and Optimum Value Engineering.
  • Member Organizations: ABC, ACCE, AIC, AGC, & NAHB.

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