The Critical Path Definition, Revisited

World- renowned author, Saleh Mubarak, Ph. D, an authority on project planning, scheduling, and project control will revisit the Critical Path Definition. 

Almost all textbooks and other technical sources, define the critical path right after the introduction of the critical path method and its calculations. These definitions revolve around the simple statement that the critical path is the longest path on a logic network; from start to finish. Although this definition is correct in the general sense, it is incomplete and inaccurate. It has loopholes and flaws that will show in certain cases.

Saleh Mubarak, Ph. D

• Construction project management professor, consultant, author, public speaker, and trainer.
• BS, MSc, and PhD in civil engineering specialized in Construction Project Management.
• Experience: 30 +years, diversified:
  • Industrial: private and public sectors, in the U.S. and international. Positions occupied include project engineer / manager, cost estimator, planner / scheduler, project controls manager, cost manager, training manager.
  • Academic: faculty member / professor, head of department.
• Author of:
  • Construction Project Scheduling and Control, 4^th edition, published by Wiley
  • How to Estimate with Means Data: Basic Skills for Building Construction 5^th edition, published by Wiley
  • Many articles; technical and other
• An authority on project planning, scheduling, and project control.
• An advocate of holistic healthy living

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