: Detailed coverage of project scheduling, resource allocation, and techniques like PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique) and CPM (Critical Path Method) .

Implementing economic order quantities (EOQ) and Just-In-Time (JIT) delivery systems to avoid locking up capital in excess materials while preventing stockouts that halt labor.

The syllabus of most major technical universities closely mirrors the chapter sequence of this textbook.

This textbook provides a comprehensive account of construction planning and management. It covers the entire lifecycle of a construction project:

The legal, financial, and safety aspects of project management. 5. Quality Control and Safety

Learn the differences between and Resource Smoothing .

Construction sites are inherently hazardous. Implementing rigorous safety management—including mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), scaffolding inspections, and regular safety drills—reduces on-site accidents and minimizes legal liabilities. Contract and Dispute Management

: Specific chapters on labour, materials, and specialized construction like tall buildings, dams, and tunnels. Contracts and Finance

The book is uniquely tailored to the curriculum of technical boards, polytechnics, and engineering universities (such as those following AICTE guidelines).

Each chapter starts with clear goals to focus the reader’s study.

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Construction Planning and Management: P.S. Gahlot, B.M. Dhir

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An optimized construction site maximizes productivity while minimizing safety hazards and material wastage. Gahlot and Dhir outline systematic approaches to handling physical assets on-site: