Unique among construction project management textbooks Management of Construction Projects third edition takes the constructor’s perspective carefully analyzing a complex real-world construction case study from multiple angles to demonstrate the skills knowledge and techniques students require to become successful project managers. Popular as an undergraduate text and as a contractor resource the book identifies key stages of the project-management process such as delivery methods and contracts; estimating planning and scheduling; preconstruction services; subcontracting and material management; documentation communications and payment; controls quality and safety; leadership and ethics; and claims disputes and close-out. This third edition includes a novel case study a new chapter on preconstruction services updated contract forms and figures and additional student exercises and integrates use of project management technology. Topics include building information models sustainable construction environmental compliance lean construction and off-site construction. Boxed examples or short case studies have been included with each chapter. These examples correspond directly to the chapters in which they are included and give the reader an applied approach to learning the concepts presented. While primarily focused on the management of commercial projects the principles and techniques in Management of Construction Projects also apply to residential industrial and heavy construction. Written in straightforward language from a constructor’s perspective this textbook prepares upcoming construction project managers with everything they need to see a successful project through from start to finish. |Management of Construction Projects A Constructor's Perspective | Civil Engineering
