Management of Construction Projects: A Constructor’s Perspective

Description

Unlike the majority of construction project management textbooks out there, Management of Construction Projects takes a distinctive approach by setting itself in the context of a single and real-world construction project throughout and also by looking at construction project management from the constructor’s perspective. This project-based learning approach emphasizes the skills, knowledge, and techniques students require to become successful project managers.

This second edition uses a brand new, larger, and more challenging case study to take students through key stages of the process, including:

• Contracts and subcontracting;
• Estimating, scheduling, and planning;
• Supply chain and materials management;
• Cost control, quality, and safety;
• Project leadership and ethics; and
• Claims, disputes, and project close-outs.

Also new to this edition is coverage of emergent industry trends such as LEAN, LEED, and BIM. The book contains essential features such as review questions, exercises, and chapter summaries, while example plans, schedules, contracts, and other documents are stored on a companion website. Written in straightforward language from a constructor’s perspective, this textbook gives a realistic overview and review of the roles of project managers and everything they need to know in order to see a successful project through from start to finish.

Table of Contents

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

Author(s) Description

John E. Schaufelberger is the dean of the College of Built Environments at the University of Washington, USA.

Len Holm is a senior lecturer in construction management at the University of Washington, USA, and a construction management professional