Gahlot provides an exhaustive treatment of Critical Path Method (CPM) and Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT). These are the mathematical backbones of modern construction scheduling. The text does not just explain the formulas; it teaches the logic behind identifying critical activities, understanding float, and optimizing resource allocation. For a student or a young engineer, this demystifies the Gantt charts and network diagrams that dictate the rhythm of a project.