The critical path method, a product of operations research, helps you set timetables for complicated projects made up of multiple interdependent tasks. Getting these kinds of projects done in the most ...

Stuart Ockman is president of Ockman & Borden Associates, project management consultants based in the Philadelphia area. He started his career at Bechtel working on power projects but now specializes ...

The critical path method provides a structured approach to project scheduling, allowing you to identify the operations most important for successful project completion. You have to know how to break ...

The critical path method tackles complex projects by breaking them up into smaller sequential tasks that must be finished before the next phase can launch. Each task is dependent upon the task prior ...

James J. O’Brien, 91, a co-founder and former CEO and chairman of construction management innovator O’Brien-Kreitzberg & Associates Inc. and an early guru of critical-path method (CPM) construction ...

Construction projects require meticulous planning as they involve numerous tasks and resources that need to be coordinated effectively to ensure timely completion. However, according to a new study, ...

Defined as “the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements,” project management has “always been practiced informally,” according to ...

Discover how scheduling tools support the construction sector by improving project planning, resource management, timelines, and productivity. This complete guide explores key benefits, features, and ...