Planning, Scheduling, and Control of Construction Projects by Tom Stephenson, PMP, is a comprehensive guide designed for managing residential and commercial construction projects. Published by American Technical Publishers , the text focuses on providing the technical and soft skills needed to execute projects ranging from simple to highly complex. Key Core Concepts
While the principles apply universally, modern editions of the book often correlate techniques with industry-standard software (specifically Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project ). The text guides users on how to translate manual calculations into software inputs, warning against the "garbage in, garbage out" phenomenon where software generates impressive-looking schedules based on flawed logic. The text guides users on how to translate
Includes specialized topics like Line of Balance (LOB) schedules for multiple projects and project closeout procedures. Educational Features warning against the "garbage in