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Code of Practice for Project Management for the Built Environment - Developmen

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The latest edition of the gold standard in construction project management references
 
The newly revised sixth edition of the Code of Practice for Project Management for the Built Environment, prepared by the Chartered Institute of Building, is an up-to-date and comprehensive reference covering the principles and practice of project management in construction and development. This latest edition covers the new technologies, internationalisation, changing legislation, and productivity and profitability challenges faced by contractors which all combine to drive significant change in the industry.
 
The book demonstrates the application of systematic documentation and quality control to complex construction projects and offers guidance and tools that link key principles to practical project management. It is worldwide in scope and widely recognised as the industry standard on the subject.
 
With fresh discussions of quality assurance, global codes and standards, time management, joint ventures, contract compliance, supply chain integration, design digitisation, and much more, the Code of Practice for Project Management for the Built Environment also includes:
* A thorough introduction to project inception, feasibility analysis, strategy, and the pre-construction process
* Comprehensive explorations of the construction stage of projects, as well as testing and commissioning, and project completion, handover, and operation
* Practical discussions of post-completion review
* A glossary and index of essential terms in construction project management
 
Perfect for project management professionals in construction contracting and client organisations, Code of Practice for Project Management for the Built Environment will also earn a place in the libraries of undergraduate and postgraduate students of project management and construction-related subjects.
 
The Chartered Institute of Building is the world's largest professional body for construction management and leadership. It has a Royal Charter to promote the science and practice of building and construction for the benefit of society. Members across the world work in the development, conservation, and improvement of the built environment.

List of contents

Foreword
 
Acknowledgements
 
Working group for the revision of the Code of Practice
 
List of Figures and Tables
 
Chapter 0 Introduction
 
Purpose
 
Core concepts
 
Environmental mandates (including social value and carbon net zero aspirations)
 
Strategic drivers
 
Guiding principles
 
Themes
 
Structure of the Code of Practice
 
Application to practice
 
GUIDANCE NOTES in the Appendix to the Code of Practice
 
In summary
 
Chapter 1 Identify: needs and benefits
 
Purpose
 
Activities
 
Decisions
 
Chapter 2 Assess: options and feasibility
 
Purpose
 
Activities
 
Decisions
 
Chapter 3 Define: delivery approach and procurement strategy
 
Purpose
 
Activities
 
Decisions
 
Chapter 4 Design: specifications and functionality
 
Purpose
 
Activities
 
Decisions
 
Chapter 5 Implement: manufacture and construction
 
Purpose
 
Activities
 
Decisions
 
Validate: integrate and handover
 
Purpose
 
Activities
 
Decisions
 
Chapter 7 Operate: use and maintain
 
Purpose
 
Activities
 
Decisions
 
Chapter 8 Retire: repurpose or demolish
 
Purpose
 
Activities
 
Decisions
 
Guidance note 1
 
Funding mechanisms
 
Guidance note 2
 
Risk appetite and delegated limits of authority
 
Guidance note 3
 
Assurance and the three lines model
 
Guidance note 4
 
Design of the project organisation
 
Guidance note 5
 
Consenting considerations
 
Guidance note 6
 
Stakeholder analysis and mapping
 
Guidance note 7
 
Benefit mapping
 
Guidance note 8
 
Benefit measurement and realisation
 
Guidance note 9
 
Soft landings framework
 
Guidance Note 10
 
Information Management using BS EN ISO 19650 series of standards
 
Guidance note 11
 
Project Mandate indicative contents
 
Guidance note 12
 
Investment appraisal
 
Guidance note 13
 
Business case
 
Guidance note 14
 
Estimating
 
Guidance note 15
 
Materials selection
 
Guidance note 16
 
Options analysis and decision-making process
 
Guidance note 17
 
Design in early lifecycle
 
Guidance note 18
 
Site Selection and Acquisition
 
Guidance note 19
 
Site investigations
 
Guidance note 20
 
Project Brief indicative contents
 
Guidance note 21
 
Delivery Model Assessments
 
Guidance note 22
 
Choice of project management approach/method
 
Guidance note 23
 
Impact of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) on delivery approach
 
Guidance note 24
 
Forms of contract
 
Guidance note 25
 
Behavioural procurement
 
Guidance note 26
 
Tender procedures
 
Guidance note 27
 
Dispute Resolution
 
Guidance note 28
 
Project Execution Plan indicative content
 
Guidance note 29
 
Scope and quality planning and management
 
Guidance note 30
 
Time planning and management
 
Guidance note 31
 
Resource planning and management
 
Guidance note 32
 
Cost and budget planning and management
 
Guidance note 33
 

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The Chartered Institute of Building is the world's largest professional body for construction management and leadership. It has a Royal Charter to promote the science and practice of building and construction for the benefit of society. Members across the world work in the development, conservation, and improvement of the built environment.

Summary

The latest edition of the gold standard in construction project management references

The newly revised sixth edition of the Code of Practice for Project Management for the Built Environment, prepared by the Chartered Institute of Building, is an up-to-date and comprehensive reference covering the principles and practice of project management in construction and development. This latest edition covers the new technologies, internationalisation, changing legislation, and productivity and profitability challenges faced by contractors which all combine to drive significant change in the industry.

The book demonstrates the application of systematic documentation and quality control to complex construction projects and offers guidance and tools that link key principles to practical project management. It is worldwide in scope and widely recognised as the industry standard on the subject.

With fresh discussions of quality assurance, global codes and standards, time management, joint ventures, contract compliance, supply chain integration, design digitisation, and much more, the Code of Practice for Project Management for the Built Environment also includes:
* A thorough introduction to project inception, feasibility analysis, strategy, and the pre-construction process
* Comprehensive explorations of the construction stage of projects, as well as testing and commissioning, and project completion, handover, and operation
* Practical discussions of post-completion review
* A glossary and index of essential terms in construction project management

Perfect for project management professionals in construction contracting and client organisations, Code of Practice for Project Management for the Built Environment will also earn a place in the libraries of undergraduate and postgraduate students of project management and construction-related subjects.

The Chartered Institute of Building is the world's largest professional body for construction management and leadership. It has a Royal Charter to promote the science and practice of building and construction for the benefit of society. Members across the world work in the development, conservation, and improvement of the built environment.

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