IT 4319

This is a study course in construction planning and scheduling using the critical path method of scheduling. The course addresses the development and use of bar charts, CPM network diagrams, CPM calculations, and other selected topics such as resource leveling, network crashing, and earned value management. Specifically the course address the development of parameter cost estimates for activities that relate to the construction of a building project; work packages sequenced, planned and leveled to develop a working project execution document; development of procedures to monitor actual field progress. Also studied are methods of efficient job control and sensible scheduling of employees, machines, materials, and money on a construction job.