Dynamic Project Planning: A New Approach to Cpm, The Critical Path Method

Synopsis

Explains in detail the critical path method (CPM) of project planning, using as an example a project to construct a new bridge and a new length of road. Uses an original and innovative CPM model that employs time-scaled activities that are able to move within the constraints of the network logic, hence the title DYNAMIC project planning. Describes the project and the procedure of defining the activities, estimating their duration and building the CPM plan. After identifying the critical path and discussing the implications of resources, the new model is introduced and used to show how the plan may help to control the project during its construction.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 35 min.

Year of production

1993

Availability

Sale; 1994 sale: £45.83 (inclusive)

Documentation

Accompanying copy of the CPM network plan.

Uses

Undergraduate and postgraduate students of civil engineering management; civil engineering consultants and contractors; CPM software companies

Subjects

Engineering

Keywords

civil engineering; critical path analysis; project management

Credits

Writer

S Scott

Distributor

Name

University of Newcastle, Television Service

Notes

No longer in existence as a distributor