Engineering - Industrial, Production & Operations Management, Engineering - Mathematics & Design
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Overview
This unique book offers a practical,integrated approach to designing a process facility. It enables chemical engineers,project managers,and designers to sharpen their skills and master the technical,organizational,and administrative tasks required to manage a project from start to finish—without sacrificing schedules or budgets. Drawing on thirty years of experience in the process industries,the author provides step-by-step guidance on all aspects of project management—from setting priorities to establishing realistic cost and scheduling objectives. In addition,the roles and responsibilities of the project team are fully defined,and the concepts of quality and teamwork are thoroughly discussed. Filled with design charts,as well as real-world examples,the book discusses and evaluates such specific issues as: working with top management,organizing the project team; setting priorities; developing problem-solving skills; understanding equipment; mastering P&IDs; managing the procurement function; hiring engineers; and handling technical drawings and other documents.Editorials
Booknews
A practical, step-by-step guide to all aspects of project management in the process industries--from setting priorities to establishing budgets and schedules to dealing with personnel and equipment-- for engineers, project managers, company executives, and designers. Includes large-format design documents and many real-world examples. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
June 1, 1993
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
Pages
369
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780070400108