Management of Construction Projects - A Constructor''s Perspective

Unique among construction project management textbooks, Management of Construction Projects, 3rd edition, takes the constructor's perspective, carefully analyzing a complex, real-world construction case study to demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and techniques students require to become successful project managers.

List of contents

1. Introduction. 2. Construction Contracts. 3. Cost Estimating. 4. Planning and Scheduling. 5. Preconstruction Services. 6. Preconstruction Planning. 7. Subcontracting. 8. Material Management. 9. Project Start-Up. 10. Project Documentation and Communications. 11. Progress Payments. 12. Cost and Time Control. 13. Quality Management. 14. Safety Management. 15. Contract Change Orders. 16. Claims and Disputes. 17. Project Close-Out. 18. Construction Project Leadership.

About the author

John E. Schaufelberger is Professor Emeritus of Construction Management and Dean Emeritus of the College of Built Environments at the University of Washington, USA.
Len Holm is Associate Teaching Professor Emeritus of Construction Management at the University of Washington, USA, and a construction management professional.

Summary

Unique among construction project management textbooks, Management of Construction Projects, 3rd edition, takes the constructor’s perspective, carefully analyzing a complex, real-world construction case study to demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and techniques students require to become successful project managers.

Product details

• Authors: Len Holm, Holm Len, John Schaufelberger, John Holm Schaufelberger, Schaufelberger John
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.03.2024
• EAN: 9781032495989
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3249598-9
• No. of pages: 272
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Project Management, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Manufacturing, Project management, Building construction & materials, Building construction and materials, Construction & heavy industry, Construction and heavy industry