Fredric L Plotnick, PhD, Esq, PE [1] is CPM Planning & Scheduling. Co-author of industry bible CPM in Construction Management [2] (now in 7th edition) with James J. O'Brien. Founder and host to Construction CPM Conference [3] (www.ConstructionCPM.com [3]). Practicing CPM since 1975 [4]. Professor at Drexel University [5] since 1979. Creator of new CPM format, Relationship Diagramming Method (RDM) and the Relationship Driven CPM compliance certification [6](RDCPM®) featured in Oracle Primavera Pertmaster [7] (Risk Analysis) versions 8.2 through 8.5.
Fred is also co-author of Contracts and the Legal Environment for Engineers & Architects [8] (also 7th edition) with Joseph T. Bockrath. Past employers include City of Philadelphia, Bechtel, Hill International, IUCS, and GATX. Founded Engineering & Property Management Consultants, Inc. [9] (EnProMaC) in 1983 and now providing scheduling and claims resolution services to the industry and software consultation services to developers of CPM and project controls products.