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JOHN W. FONDAHL
Pages 92-97

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... He received a four-year scholarship to Worcester Polytechnic Institute, while Doris enrolled at Mount Holyoke, about 50 miles away. Pearl Harbor changed everything -- after one year of college, John entered the military, serving in the Pacific Theater with the Fifth Amphibious Corps of the U.S.
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From page 94...
... Navy, in 1958. Later renewed for a total duration of eight years, this pioneering support for research in construction eventually covered many critical topics: application of operations research techniques to construction operations, development of time-lapse motion picture techniques, application of engineering economics to policy decisions concerning construction equipment, and refinement of the critical path method of scheduling construction operations.
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From page 95...
... John pursued multiple types of solutions to the "time-cost trade-off problem" to determine the performance rates for activities that would minimize the overall cost of a project, including indirect costs. He was recognized worldwide as a major contributor to development and use of the Critical Path Method for construction planning and project management.
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From page 96...
... The Construction Institute continues today to provide highly valuable support for the Stanford construction program. The member firms provide input about current construction practices and opportunities and support teaching by industry experts focusing on key topics such as accounting, estimating, labor relations, leadership, and real estate development.
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From page 97...
... He and Doris were longtime supporters of local theater groups, including Bus Barn, Theatreworks, and ACT. On special occasions, John enjoyed sharing a bottle of Ridge wine with his family and friends and was a regular Ridge visitor on Father's Day.
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