Planning, Scheduling and Construction Management in civil
The construction industry plays a significant role in the development of national economy. Almost half of the total outlay in any Five year plan is utilized for construction activities which constitute an integral part of all development projects. During the last four decades, the construction industry in India has undergone large scale mechanization with rapid changes and advancement in construction practices as well as in the management of construction works. The term ‘Construction’ is no longer limited only to the physical activities involving men, materials and machinery but covers the entire gamut of activities from conception to realization of a construction project.
The construction industry plays a significant role in the development of national economy. Almost half of the total outlay in any Five year plan is utilized for construction activities which constitute an integral part of all development projects. During the last four decades, the construction industry in India has undergone large scale mechanization with rapid changes and advancement in construction practices as well as in the management of construction works. The term ‘Construction’ is no longer limited only to the physical activities involving men, materials and machinery but covers the entire gamut of activities from conception to realization of a construction project.