Modern Construction Management

Informationen zum Autor Frank Harris, BEng, MSc, PhD, DSc, CEng, MICE, FCIOB is Emeritus Professor of Construction Science at the University of Wolverhampton.Ronald McCaffer, BSc, PhD, DSc, FREng, FRSE, FICE, FCIOB, is Emeritus Professor of Construction Management at Loughborough University.Francis Edum-Fotwe, BSc, MSc, PhD, MASCE is Lecturer in Construction and Project Management at Loughborough University. Klappentext This new edition of a core undergraduate textbook for construction managers reflects current best practice, topical industry preoccupations and latest developments in courses and fundamental subjects for students.While the construction process still requires traditional skills, changes over recent decades today demand improved understanding of modern business, production and contractual practices. The authors have responded accordingly and the book has undergone a thorough re-write, eliminating some of the older material and adding new processes now considered essential to achieving lean construction. Particular emphasis is given, for example, to supply chains and networks, value and risk management, BIM, ICT, project arrangements, corporate social responsibility, training, health and welfare and environmental sustainability.Modern Construction Management presents construction as a socially responsible, innovative, carbon-reducing, manager-involved, people-orientated, crisis-free industry that is efficient and cost effective. The overall themes for the Seventh Edition are:* Drivers for efficiency: lean construction underpinning production management and off-site production methods.* Sustainability: reflecting the transition to a low carbon economy.* Corporate Social Responsibility: embracing health & safety, modernistic contracts, effective procurement, and employment issues.* Building Information Management: directed towards the improvement of construction management systems.The comprehensive selection of worked examples, based on real and practical situations in construction management and methods will help to consolidate learning. A companion website at www.wiley.com/go/MCM7 offers invaluable support material for both tutors and students:* Solutions to the self-learning exercises* PowerPoint slides with discussion topics* Journal and web referencesStructured to reflect site, business and corporate responsibilities of managers in construction, the book continues to provide strong coverage of the salient elements required for developing and equipping the modern construction manager with the competencies and skills for both technical and business related areas. "I highly recommend the landmark and very modern best practices oriented textbook Modern Construction Management, Seventh Edition by Frank Harris, Ph.D., and Ronald McCaffer, Ph.D., to any students and graduates in civil engineering, construction management, building and quantity surveying, corporate leaders, and government policy makers seeking a clear and all encompassing guide to the current business, technical, environmental, and societal issues and challenges of modern construction management. This book is a tremendous starting point for students and professionals at any level of construction project management." ("Blog Business World", 10 May 2013) Zusammenfassung This new edition of the core textbook for construction managers is thoroughly revised to reflect current best practices and the latest developments in the field. It focuses on new processes now considered essential, including lean construction methods, corporate social responsibility, construction management systems, sustainability, and more. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface to the sixth edition xiPreface to the seventh edition xii1 Introduction 1Structure of the book 2Objectives and contents 3Section 1 4Section 2 4Section 3 5Section 4 52 Quality management 7Summary 7Introduction 7Notions of qualit...

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Preface to the sixth edition xiPreface to the seventh edition xii1 Introduction 1Structure of the book 2Objectives and contents 3Section 1 4Section 2 4Section 3 5Section 4 52 Quality management 7Summary 7Introduction 7Notions of quality 7Quality in transition 8Quality control and inspection 9Quality assurance 11Total Quality Management 20A systems approach to managing quality 25Reference 31Section 1: Project production management 333 Production process improvement 35Summary 35Introduction to lean construction 35Productivity 36Economic development 37Energy consumption 39Sustainability 40International environmental protocols 41UK emissions 44Productivity improvement 44Management systems 48Management processes (BSI (2002), BS 6079-1:2002) 53Employee participation 61Macro key performance indicators 77References 784 Planning techniques 80Summary 80Introduction 80Planning in construction 80Who plans? 81Planning techniques 83Other planning techniques 101Modern construction planning 107Data exchange 111Planning multiple projects 113Reference 116Appendix 4.A: Normal probability distribution tables 1165 Workforce motivation 117Summary 117Introduction 117Motivation theories 117Payment systems, remuneration and performance 121References 1316 Project cost control 133Summary 133A cost-control procedure for construction works 133Systems in current use 134Points to consider when choosing a cost-control system 145Management of the carbon footprint 1467 Management of equipment 147Summary 147Acquisition of plant and equipment 147The financing of equipment 148Systematic plant selection 150The essential characteristics of a decision situation 151Setting hire rates 159Marginal costing 166Plant maintenance 167Monitoring of maintenance servicing and exhaust emissions 168References 168Section 2: Business management 1698 Project procurement 171Summary 171Introduction 171The construction process (BS 6079-1:2002) 172ISO/BS procurement standards 175Appointing the team/parties to the contract 176Public contracts and supplies 178Project manager/leader 178The contract 182Health and safety considerations 186Categories of contract 190Separated and cooperative contracts 190Management-oriented contracts 193Integrated contracts 197Discretionary contracts 205Performance of different contract categories 209References 2109 Estimating and tendering 211Summary 211Introduction 211Parties involved in estimating and tendering 213The estimating process 214BOQ estimating 215Collection and calculation of cost information 217Project study 225Preparing the estimate 226Tendering adjustments 232Submitting the tender 234Estimating in management contracting 235Use of estimating software 237Methods of estimating 240Reference 24110 Competitive bidding 242Summary 242Introduction 242Part 1: A brief review of bidding strategy 243Part 2: The importance of accuracy in estimating 250Part 3: Some ways of using the existing theories 257Recent developments in bidding 263Client evaluation of bids 265References 26611 Company budgetary control 268Summary 268Introduction 268Preparation of budgets 269The carbon footprint 27512 Cash flow and interim valuations 277Summary 277Introduction 277The need for cash flow forecasting by contractors 277The requirements of a forecasting system 279Capital lock-up 284The factors that affect capital lock-up 285Interim valuations and cash flow 289Measurement of work in activities 293Computers and cash flow 294Cash flow forecast by standardised models 296Concluding remarks 297References 29713 Economic assessments 298Summary 298Introduction 298Interest 300Economic comparisons 303Profitability measures 305Inflation 310Accuracy of future estimates 314Financial modelling 319Cost-benefit analysis 323Some worked examples 324Appendix 13.A: Tabulations of interest and time relationships 332Section 3: Administration and company management 33514 Company organisation 337Summary 337Introduction 337The function of a manager 337Company organisational structures 339Departments/functions 348Health, safety, occupational welfare and pensions 356Educational qualifications and vocational training 358Corporate Social Responsibility 365Management attitude 366Reference 36815 Market planning and business development 369Summary 369Introduction 369Market planning 369The business-development process 370References 38116 International construction logistics and risks 382Summary 382Introduction 382The international environment 383Conclusions 38917 Information resources and ICT systems 390Summary 390Introduction 390The construction company's business 390Processes involved in construction business 391Information needs to support business processes 393Management of contractors' information resources 394Construction information systems 397The construction information manager 400ICT in construction 401ICT change within construction 402Enablers of current construction IT 402Using ICT resources in construction 403Construction in a wireless world 414Information security 41518 Financial management 416Summary 416Introduction 416Types of businesses 417Types of capital 421The control of capital 426The company accounts 430Regulatory authorities 444References 445Section 4: Self-learning exercises (solutions to the questions are provided on the book's companion website) 44719 Questions - construction management 449Questions 45120 Questions - operational research (OR) 499Summary 499Questions 50121 Questions - Six Sigma 511Six Sigma 512Problems 512Reference 531Bibliography 533Abbreviations and acronyms 543Index 548

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"This is a comprehensive and in-depth book covering an evolving discipline that is undergoing a technological modernisation, particularly with building information modelling." (Civil Engineering, 1 August 2014) "Modern Construction Management is a textbook for advanced studies in construction management. It is a substantial volume of 572 pages with general descriptions, partly detailed texts, numerous examples and references." (Construction Management and Economics, 8 January 2014) "I highly recommend the landmark and very modern best practices oriented textbook Modern Construction Management, Seventh Edition by Frank Harris, Ph.D., and Ronald McCaffer, Ph.D., to any students and graduates in civil engineering, construction management, building and quantity surveying, corporate leaders, and government policy makers seeking a clear and all encompassing guide to the current business, technical, environmental, and societal issues and challenges of modern construction management. This book is a tremendous starting point for students and professionals at any level of construction project management." (Blog Business World, 10 May 2013)

Product details

• Authors: Francis Edum-Fotwe, Fran Harris, Frank Harris, Frank Mccaffer Harris, Prof. Frank Harris, Prof. Frank Mccaffer Harris, Prof. Ronald McCaffer, Ronal McCaffer, Ronald McCaffer
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.03.2013
• EAN: 9780470672174
• ISBN: 978-0-470-67217-4
• No. of pages: 576
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Structural and environmental engineering