Computerized Management of Multiple Small Projects: Planning, Task and Resource Scheduling, Estimating, Design Optimization, and Project Control / Edition 1

by Richard E. Westney

Overview

"This well-organized reference presents complete and explicit instructions on exactly what to do to manage multiple small projects -- using limited resources -- in any industry. The hands-on methods -- derived from proven successes in every type of business -- specifically address the needs of the nonspecialist project manager, and are highly effective for professionals who coordinate multiple projects of any kind. "

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824786458
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/17/1992
Series:	Cost Engineering , #17
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	368
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

"Defining the Problem and Elements of the Solution The Big Problem of Small Projects Basic Concepts of Small Project Management Planning, Scheduling, and Estimating the Single Small Project Planning the Small Project Providing the Resources to Do the Work Cost Estimating for Small Projects Defining Contingency, Accuracy, and Risk of Cost Overruns Managing Multiple Small Projects Multiple Project Resource and Task Scheduling Assignment Modeling: A New Method for Multiple-Project Resource Management Organizing for Multiple Small Projects Executing the Small Project Optimizing the Design Management Reporting: The Key to Project Control Measuring Progress and Performance Forecasting and Control of Cost, Time, Resources, and Quality Computer Applications for Multiple Project Management Information Systems for Managing Multiple Small Projects Using a PC for Managing Multiple Small-Projects: Guidelines for Software Selection and Implementation "

Editorial Reviews

". . .the material is equally applicable in manufacturing, process, construction, and other industries. . ..Westney has brought his lecture style to the text, resulting in an easy to read, flowing discussion of topics. Also, each chapter includes a summary at the end. . ..a real bonus."
—-Cost Engineering, 1992

From the Publisher

Presents explicit instructions to project and maintenance engineers, and managers, in any industry, on using personal computers for the planning, task and resource scheduling, estimating, design optimization, and project control of simultaneous small projects. Introduces concepts, and explains how to choose and use specific software. Accessible to upper-level undergraduates. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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