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Project Management, Planning and Control,
Edition 9 The Art and Discipline of DeliveryEditors: Edited by David Shannon and Albert Lester
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01 Jan 2027
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Description
Project Management, Planning and Control: Managing Engineering, Construction and Manufacturing Projects to PMI, APM and BSI Standards, Ninth Edition is a comprehensive guide designed to equip the reader with essential principles and techniques for managing engineering and technical projects from start to finish. This ninth edition is a widely recommended handbook, now enhanced with fresh insights to meet the evolving needs of project management professionals. Featuring brand new case studies, this edition includes significant updates on governance, adjudication, Building Information Modeling (BIM), agile project management, culture and diversity, international projects, sustainability, artificial intelligence, and digital tools.Chapters are restructured with clearly titled sections organized by theme, improving clarity and usability. Ideal for those pursuing Project Management Professional (PMP) qualifications, this edition aligns with the latest Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) from both the Project Management Institute (PMI) and the Association of Project Management (APM). It also includes questions and answers to help readers test their understanding. This book is an indispensable resource for both students and seasoned professionals seeking to master project management.
Key Features
- Includes new case studies that provide real-world applications of project management concepts
- Updates on governance, adjudication, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and agile project management
- Addresses important themes such as culture and diversity, international projects, sustainability, artificial intelligence, and digital tools
- Provides questions and answers that have been compiled to help readers test understanding and reinforce knowledge
About the author
Edited by David Shannon, Retired and Albert Lester, EUR. ING. Albert Lester, CEng, FICE, FIMechE, FIStructE, Hon FAPM, United Kingdom
Part 1: Project Essentials
1. Project Definition
2. Project Management
3. Programme & Portfolio Management
4. Project Context
5. Stakeholder Management
6. Project Success Criteria
7. Business Case
8. Investment Appraisal
Part 2: Project Organisation
9. Organisation Structures
10. Organisation Roles
11. Work Breakdown Structures
12. Project Life Cycles
13. Project Management Plan
14. Estimating & Budget
15. Risk Management
16. Quality Management
17. Configuration and Change Management
Part 3: Network Planning
18. Basic Network Principles
19. Arithmetical Analysis & Floats
20. Lester Diagram
21. The Case for Manual Planning
22. Graphical & Computer Analysis
23. Primavera P6 EPPM [New]
24. Milestones & Lines of Balance
25. Planning Blocks & Subdivision of Blocks
26. Other Network Applications for Project Management
27. Network Applications outside the Construction Industry
28. Simple Examples
29. Agile Project Management
Part 4: Time and Cost Control
30. Progress Reporting
31. Resource Loading
32. Cost Control and EVA
33. Cost Control Graphs and Reports
34. Cash Flow Forecasting
Part 5: Worked Examples
35. Bungalow
36. Pumping Installation
37. Motor Car
38. Battle Tank
39. Stages and Sequences
Part 6: Project Operations
40. Sustainability [New]
41. Procurement
42. Value Management
43. Information Management
44. Communication
45. Digital and Remote Project Management Tools [New]
46. Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Data [New]
47. Virtual Design & Construction (VDC)
48. Building Information Modelling (BIM)
49. Project Close-Out, Handover
50. Project Close-Out Report, Review, Lessons Learned
Part 7: People Management
51. Governance & Ethics [New]
52. Project Assurance
53. Leadership
54. Team Building and Motivation
55. Collaboration and Negotiation
56. Culture and Diversity [New]
57. Health, Safety & Environment
58. Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution
Part 8: Case Studies
Appendix 1. Cement Plant, Rugby Portland Cement Company
Appendix 2. Teesside Oil Terminal, Phillips Petroleum Company
Appendix 3. Boiler Plant, British Sugar Corporation [New]
Appendix 4. International Project 1 [New]
Appendix 5. International Project 2 [New]
Part 9: Examination Questions
Appendix 6. Study Questions
Appendix 7. Bullet Point Answers
Appendix 8. APM PMQ Questions [New]
Appendix 9. APM PMQ Answers [New]
Part 10: General
Appendix 10. Syllabus Summary
Appendix 11. Abbreviations & Acronyms
Appendix 12. Glossary
Appendix 13. Bibliography
1. Project Definition
2. Project Management
3. Programme & Portfolio Management
4. Project Context
5. Stakeholder Management
6. Project Success Criteria
7. Business Case
8. Investment Appraisal
Part 2: Project Organisation
9. Organisation Structures
10. Organisation Roles
11. Work Breakdown Structures
12. Project Life Cycles
13. Project Management Plan
14. Estimating & Budget
15. Risk Management
16. Quality Management
17. Configuration and Change Management
Part 3: Network Planning
18. Basic Network Principles
19. Arithmetical Analysis & Floats
20. Lester Diagram
21. The Case for Manual Planning
22. Graphical & Computer Analysis
23. Primavera P6 EPPM [New]
24. Milestones & Lines of Balance
25. Planning Blocks & Subdivision of Blocks
26. Other Network Applications for Project Management
27. Network Applications outside the Construction Industry
28. Simple Examples
29. Agile Project Management
Part 4: Time and Cost Control
30. Progress Reporting
31. Resource Loading
32. Cost Control and EVA
33. Cost Control Graphs and Reports
34. Cash Flow Forecasting
Part 5: Worked Examples
35. Bungalow
36. Pumping Installation
37. Motor Car
38. Battle Tank
39. Stages and Sequences
Part 6: Project Operations
40. Sustainability [New]
41. Procurement
42. Value Management
43. Information Management
44. Communication
45. Digital and Remote Project Management Tools [New]
46. Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Data [New]
47. Virtual Design & Construction (VDC)
48. Building Information Modelling (BIM)
49. Project Close-Out, Handover
50. Project Close-Out Report, Review, Lessons Learned
Part 7: People Management
51. Governance & Ethics [New]
52. Project Assurance
53. Leadership
54. Team Building and Motivation
55. Collaboration and Negotiation
56. Culture and Diversity [New]
57. Health, Safety & Environment
58. Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution
Part 8: Case Studies
Appendix 1. Cement Plant, Rugby Portland Cement Company
Appendix 2. Teesside Oil Terminal, Phillips Petroleum Company
Appendix 3. Boiler Plant, British Sugar Corporation [New]
Appendix 4. International Project 1 [New]
Appendix 5. International Project 2 [New]
Part 9: Examination Questions
Appendix 6. Study Questions
Appendix 7. Bullet Point Answers
Appendix 8. APM PMQ Questions [New]
Appendix 9. APM PMQ Answers [New]
Part 10: General
Appendix 10. Syllabus Summary
Appendix 11. Abbreviations & Acronyms
Appendix 12. Glossary
Appendix 13. Bibliography
ISBN:
9780443445668
Page Count:
800
Retail Price (USD)
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Project and contract managers, planning engineers and program managers in the engineering, construction and manufacturing sectors; Those studying for professional project management qualifications through the PMI and APM; Students on project management courses as part of broader undergraduate and graduate programs