Project Management, Planning and Control

Covering the principles and techniques you need to successfully manage an engineering or technical project from start to finish, Project Management, Planning and Control is an established and widely recommended project management handbook. With clear and detailed coverage of planning, scheduling and control, which can pose particular challenges in engineering environments, this sixth edition includes new chapters on Agile project management and project governance, more real-life examples and updated software information. Ideal for those studying for Project Management Professional (PMP) qualifications, Project Management, Planning and Control is aligned with the latest Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) for both the Project Management Institute (PMI) and the Association of Project Management (APM), and includes questions and answers to help you test your understanding. It is also updated to match the latest BS 6079 standard for project management in construction. Focused on the needs and challenges of project managers in engineering, manufacturing and construction, and closely aligned to the content of the APM and PMI 'bodies of knowledge'. Structured according to the logical sequence of a major project, with a strong focus on planning, scheduling, budgeting, and control-critical elements in the management of engineering projects. Includes project management questions and answers, compiled by a former APM exam assessor, to help you test your knowledge and prepare for professional examinations.

Autorentext

Albert Lester is a Chartered Engineer with many years experience of project management in design and construction of plants and factories. In recent years, he has managed projects for Tarmac, Sim Chem and Foster Wheeler Power Products. He is an assessor for the Association of Project Management for Project Management courses and was involved in the CISC & Open University NVQ Pilot on Construction Project Management. Albert Lester has lectured widely and authored numerous reports and articles. He is also a member of the drafting panel for BS6079 (Guide to Project Management).

Klappentext

6th edition of the guide that focuses on the skills needed by project managers in engineering disciplines.

Zusammenfassung

"Following a typical process - from planning and scheduling to budgeting and control - this book focuses on the needs and challenges of project managers across the construction, engineering and manufacturing sectors.this sixth edition includes new chapters on "agile" project management and project governance.It is also ideal for those studying for professional examinations." --MODUS, July/August 2014

Praise for the previous edition:
"An excellent book... written with wit and clarity, it should be read eagerly by the managing director as well as the engineering trainee." --The Engineer magazine

Inhalt

Project definition; Project management; Programme and portfolio management; Project context (project environment); Business case; Investment appraisal; Stakeholder management; Project success criteria; Organization structure; Organization roles; Project life cycle; Work breakdown structures; Estimating; Project management plan; Risk management; Quality management; Change management; Configuration management; Basic network principles; Planning blocks and sub division of blocks; Arithmetical analysis and floats; The case for manual analysis; Lester diagram; Graphical and computer analysis; Milestones and line of balance; Simple examples; Progress reporting; Project management and network planning; Network applications outside construction industry; Resource loading; Cash flow forecasting; Cost control and EVA; Control graphs and reports; Procurement; Value management; Health and Safety and environment; Information management; Communication; Team building and motivation; Leadership; Negotiation; Conflict management and dispute resolution; Governance; Project close-out and hand over; Project close-out report and review; Stages and sequence; Worked examples 1 : bungalow; Worked examples 2: pumping installation; Worked examples 3: motor car; Worked example 4: battle tank; Primavera P6 computer program; BIM; Appendices