Books & Publications
Practical knowledge for project professionals — handbooks, references and educational resources from Dr. Hassan Eliwa, PhD.
Primavera P6 Step by Step — 2026 Edition
The Complete Beginner-to-Practitioner Tutorial
By Dr. Hassan Khames Eliwa, PhD
Master Oracle Primavera P6 by actually using it. This hands-on 2026 tutorial walks you through building a complete construction project — schedule, logic, resources, costs, baseline, and a real monthly progress update — with 60+ genuine P6 screenshots. No theory dumps, no button tours. One real project, start to finish, and the professional habits that make schedules trusted.
Topics covered
- Enterprise Setup, Calendars & EPS
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Activities, Relationships & Critical Path
- Resource & Cost Loading
- Baselines & Monthly Progress Updates
- Variance Analysis & Lookahead Planning
- Layouts, Filters, Reports & Dashboards
- Industry Best Practice & Career-Ready Skills
Who should read this book
Available formats
Paperback, hardcover and PDF editions. Links open in a new tab.
Construction Planning & Scheduling Handbook
By Dr. Hassan Khames Eliwa, PhD
Written from 20+ years of planning and project controls practice on real construction programmes, the Construction Planning & Scheduling Handbook is a step-by-step reference for building credible schedules, tracking progress with confidence, defending claims with evidence, and recovering troubled projects under pressure.
Topics covered
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Critical Path Method (CPM)
- Baselines & Variance Control
- Progress Tracking & Earned Value
- Delay Analysis Methodologies
- Recovery Planning & Acceleration
- Executive Schedule Reporting
Who should read this book
Available formats
Paperback, hardcover and PDF editions. Links open in a new tab.
Build Your AI Project Manager with Claude
The Complete Hands-On Guide to Creating an AI-Powered Project Management System
By Dr. Hassan Khames Eliwa, PhD
This practical guide teaches project professionals how to transform Claude into an intelligent AI Project Manager capable of supporting almost every daily project management activity. Rather than replacing the Project Manager, Claude becomes an intelligent co-pilot that prepares reports, analyses project data, tracks risks, remembers important decisions, documents meetings, assists with delay analysis, supports recovery planning, and helps executives make better decisions. Throughout the book, you'll learn step-by-step how to create reusable AI workflows using professionally engineered prompts designed specifically for construction projects, infrastructure, engineering, PMOs, EPC projects, and capital delivery programmes.
Topics covered
- Weekly & Executive Reporting with AI
- Project Memory & Decision Logs
- Meeting Minutes Automation
- Risk Tracking & Heat Maps
- Delay Analysis & Claims/EOT Support
- Recovery Planning with Claude
- Cost Control & Executive Dashboards
- Reusable Prompt Workflows for PMOs & EPC
Who should read this book
Available formats
Paperback, hardcover and PDF editions. Links open in a new tab.
PMP Exam Prep 2026–2027: The Complete Study Guide for the New July 2026 Exam
Master the Updated ECO with AI & Sustainability Questions, PMBOK 7 vs PMBOK 8 Explained, Full Study Plan, and 60+ Practice Questions with Detailed Answers
By Dr. Hassan Khames Eliwa, PhD
The first complete study guide built for the new PMP exam launched July 9, 2026. Covers the updated Examination Content Outline, PMBOK 8 alignment, brand-new AI and sustainability content, the new question formats, and includes 60+ practice questions with fully explained answers — plus a week-by-week study plan that takes you from registration to PASS.
Topics covered
- New July 2026 Examination Content Outline (ECO)
- PMBOK 7 vs PMBOK 8 — What Changed
- AI Project Management Scenarios
- Sustainability in Project Management
- New PMP Question Formats (Drag & Drop, Matching, Point & Click)
- 60+ Practice Questions with Detailed Answers
- Week-by-Week Study Plan
- Full Mock Exams & Exam-Day Strategy
Who should read this book
Available formats
Paperback, hardcover and PDF editions. Links open in a new tab.
What you will learn
Each chapter builds the skills construction project teams use every week.
Work Breakdown Structure
Build defensible WBS hierarchies that align scope, cost, and schedule from day one.
Critical Path Method
Logic-driven scheduling: activity sequencing, lags, floats, and constraint handling.
Baselines
Set, freeze, and protect schedule baselines; manage changes without losing traceability.
Progress Tracking
Physical % complete, earned value, and weekly progress measurement that holds up in audits.
Delay Analysis
TIA, Windows, As-Planned vs As-Built — methodologies project teams use in real claims.
Recovery Planning
Compression, fast-tracking, resource reloading and credible acceleration plans.
Executive Reporting
Concise schedule reports executives trust — variance, trend, forecast, and risk.
Written by a practitioner, for practitioners
Field-tested guidance, not abstract theory.
Practical
Field-tested workflows, templates, and checklists drawn from live programmes.
Experience-Based
20+ years across infrastructure, buildings, and complex construction portfolios.
Visual
Diagrams, Gantt examples, S-curves, and dashboards illustrate every concept.
Step-by-Step
Each chapter builds on the last — clear procedures, not abstract theory.
Industry Focused
Written specifically for construction planning, project controls, and PMO teams.
Dr. Hassan Eliwa, PhD
Senior Planning & Project Controls Engineer with a PhD in ICT Capability Development in Construction Organisations and 20+ years of international experience across infrastructure and complex construction programmes. Based in Auckland, New Zealand.