Construction Planning
Manish Kumar
1. Introduction to Construction Management Construction management concepts, objectives, management functions, project life cycle, stakeholders, and industry characteristics. 2. Construction Planning Project planning, work breakdown structure, activity sequencing, resource planning, bar charts, and milestones. 3. Scheduling Techniques Network analysis, critical path method (CPM), program evaluation review technique (PERT), float, events and activities, and time-cost trade-off. 4. Resource Management Labor, material, and equipment management, resource leveling, allocation, and productivity measurement. 5. Cost Management Cost estimation, types of estimates, budgeting, cost control, cash flow analysis, and earned value analysis. 6. Contract Management Types of contracts, tendering process, contract documents, arbitration, claims, and dispute resolution. 7. Quality Management Quality control and assurance, inspection and testing, total quality management, ISO standards, and documentation. 8. Safety Management Construction safety principles, safety planning, personal protective equipment, accident investigation, regulations, and risk assessment. 9. Equipment Planning and Management Equipment selection, productivity, cost analysis, depreciation, preventive maintenance, and replacement analysis. 10. Project Monitoring and Control Project monitoring, progress reporting, schedule control, cost control techniques, variance analysis, and performance indicators. 11. Construction Organization Organizational structures, line and functional organization, matrix organization, leadership, and communication management. 12. Modern Construction Management Tools Building information modeling (BIM), project management software, lean construction, sustainable practices, risk management, and value engineering. Key Features Chapter-wise practice quizzes Mock tests for full syllabus assessment Daily quiz for regular practice Performance statistics to track progress Content aligned with construction management syllabus Simple and distraction-free interface Construction Management Practice is suitable for civil engineering students and construction professionals preparing for examinations and strengthening conceptual understanding through consistent practice.