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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Rad, Parviz F., 1942–

Project planning techniques/Parviz F. Rad, Vittal S. Anantatmula.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 1-56726-165-5 (pbk.)

1. Project management. 2. Cost control. I. Anantatmula, Vittal S., 1955–

II. Title.

HD69.P75P335 2005
658.4’012—dc22

2005049565

Chapter 2 is an adaptation of a paper by Parviz F. Rad, “Advocating a Deliverable-Oriented Work Breakdown Structure,” that was originally published by AACE International in Cost Engineering, Volume 41, Issue 12, December 1999. Reprinted with the permission of AACE International, 209 Prairie Ave., Suite 100, Morgantown, WV 25601, USA. Phone 800-858-COST/304-296-8444. Fax: 304-291-5728. Internet: http://www.aacei.org. E-mail: [email protected]. Copyright © by AACE International; all rights reserved.