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Essentials of Construction Planning and Scheduling

I wrote this book to put down on paper all the knowledge and experience that I had gleaned from over 40 years working in the construction industry to be able to pass my varied experiences, on to others. Published by ICE Publishing, the publishing division of The Institution of Civil Engineers, the book takes the reader through the steps of planning a project from tender to completion.

The book covers tender planning, contract and delivery programmes, supplementing the programme with fully detailed logistics planning. It also explains with detailed examples hook time analysis, hoist analysis, earthworks planning and how to plan mechanical and electrical works.

The programme management required with procuring sub-contractors and the site team’s development of medium and short-term programmes to manage on-site delivery.

How to collect progress information and monitor and report progress and forecast the impact of progress to date on the remaining works. Progress reporting and the use of dashboards to monitor trends to assist outcome predictions.

Finally, the book looks at change management and delay and disruption analysis both for traditional contract forms and also for the NEC suite of contracts.

"For many people project planning is a black art. Graham Roberson has spent the whole of his career mastering that art and it shows up in the pages this book. From tender planning to delay analysis Graham takes us on a step by step journey using simple and easy to understand narrative that reflects his own straightforward approach to the subject. If you are already a planner you will still learn a lot of common sense techniques from this book. If you are a non planner you will gain an understanding of the planning process without the jargon. As an adjudicator I often see people debating the finer points of construction planning and programmes and I also see the scope for sewing doubt and confusion when this subject raises its head. If you read Graham’s book you will be able to see through all of that confusion as it takes us to the heart of construction planning and explains it in an easy to read and understandable manner. For the on-site practitioner this book is priceless. It brings a rigour of approach and the benefit of sound experience to an often misunderstood and confusing subject."

"Essentials of Construction Planning and Scheduling isn’t just a technical reference book, Graham has been successful in capturing his life time’s work into an easy to read book that can be used by any construction professional. There is a lack of knowledge, skills and experience for Planning & Scheduling within the Built Environment sector, this book goes a long way in educating and supporting current and future industry professionals."

"This book is a "must-read" for anyone with an interest in construction based planning and scheduling, regardless of your level of skills, knowledge, experience or seniority. Covering the entirety of the planning process from the earliest stages through to completion, and containing many relevant examples, case studies, and tips. Written by someone recognised by the industry as an expert, this is an invaluable tool to have in any existing or aspiring construction professional's toolbox. "

"Efficient use of time is one of the fundamental keys to a successful construction project . In this publication Graham Robertson gives the reader all the tools and understanding of a robust planning process to achieve this goal. Explained simply and effectively using relevant examples learned over a lifetime of experience aids greatly in the journey of understanding why pre planning and monitoring of tasks and progress are essential as part of managing a construction project."