Achieving Successful Construction Projects - A Guide for Industry Leaders and Programme Managers

Defines and explores the approaches to communication, project structure, and procurement strategy which help ensure construction projects are a success for both the clients and the construction team.

List of contents

1. Preface 2. The Challenge of Leadership 3. The Client 4. Project Timeline 5. Representative Case Studies 6. Project Definition 7. Governance of the Project Team 8. The right Procurement Strategy 9. Forming the Project Team 10. Managing Uncertainty 11. Performance Management 12. Client Involvement 13. Construction Expertise 14. Communications Policy 15. External Interfaces and Social Responsibilities 16. Operation, Maintenance & Legacy 17. Conclusions

About the author

Ian Gardner is a Director of Ove Arup & Partners Ltd, a member of the firm's UKMEA Region Board, and has chaired their Future Business Executive. Over his 38 years with the company, he has worked in a variety of leading roles on projects such as High Speed 1, the London 2012 Olympic Park, and the regeneration of Potsdamer Platz, Berlin and central Doha, Qatar.

Summary

Defines and explores the approaches to communication, project structure, and procurement strategy which help ensure construction projects are a success for both the clients and the construction team.

Product details

• Authors: Ian Gardner, Gardner Ian
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.05.2015
• EAN: 9781138821385
• ISBN: 978-1-138-82138-5
• No. of pages: 144
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Project Management, Project management