title: The planning process and development of a time line.
abstract: Careful organization is the key to effective facilities planning. This article outlines the major steps in organizing a planning effort and discussed techniques for estimating project time and manpower requirements. Methods for reducing the duration of the project are also briefly discussed. The information can be generalized for use in planning any complex project.
mesh_terms: D005160:Facility Design and Construction; D009934:Organization and Administration / Q000379:methods*; D012579:Schools, Nursing / Q000592:standards; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis; D013996:Time and Motion Studies