Construction Program Management - Decision Making and Optimization Techniques

By Ali D Haidar

Exploring complex and intelligent analytical and mathematical methods, this book examines how different approaches can be used to optimize program management in the construction industry. It presents an in-depth study of the different program management methods, ranging from simple decision-making techniques and statistics analysis to the more complex linear programming and demonstrates how knowledge-base systems and genetic algorithms can be used to optimize resources and meet time, budget and quality criteria. It addresses topics including decision-making principles, planning and scheduling, mathematical forecasting models, optimization techniques programming and artificial intelligence techniques. Providing a valuable resource for anyone managing multiple projects in the construction industry, this book is intended for civil and construction engineering students, project managers, construction managers and senior engineers.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319207733
• ISBN13: 9783319207735
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 183 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"