Project Management For Builders And Contractors

Author : S. Keoki Sears,Glenn A. Sears,Richard H. Clough
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118000243

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Construction Project Management by S. Keoki Sears,Glenn A. Sears,Richard H. Clough Pdf

For more than thirty years, Construction Project Management by Clough and Sears has been considered the preeminent guide to the Critical Path Method (CPM) of project scheduling. It combines a solid foundation in the principles and fundamentals of CPM with particular emphasis on project planning, demonstrated through an example project. This Fifth Edition features a range of improvements. New pedagogical devices improve absorption of the material. Updated labor, material, and equipment pricing is incorporated into the text. Coverage is enhanced by discussions of contemporary planning and management methods such as Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and the Earned Value Management System (EVMS). A highway bridge with a complete cost estimate, including SI units, illustrates each of the principles of project management. Using this basic information and the case studies in the appendix, readers are given project management problems and hands-on project management experience. The Fifth Edition features include: Complete coverage of planning and scheduling principles that apply to every type of construction project Expanded coverage of production planning Large foldout illustrations conveniently integrated throughout the book Thorough and up to date, Construction Project Management, Fifth Edition is a superb text for students and an indispensable on-the-job reference for builders, architects, civil engineers, and other construction professionals.

Author : Hans Ottosson
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781466575950

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Practical Project Management for Building and Construction by Hans Ottosson Pdf

Practical Project Management for Building and Construction covers the 14 knowledge areas of project management that are essential for successful projects in the construction industry. For each knowledge area, it explains the processes for scope, time, risk, cost, and resource management. Filled with work and process flow diagrams, it demonstrates h

Author : S. Keoki Sears,Glenn A. Sears,Richard H. Clough,Jerald L. Rounds,Robert O. Segner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118745052

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Construction Project Management by S. Keoki Sears,Glenn A. Sears,Richard H. Clough,Jerald L. Rounds,Robert O. Segner Pdf

A thoroughly updated edition of the classic guide to project management of construction projects For more than thirty years, Construction Project Management has been considered the preeminent guide to all aspects of the construction project management process, including the Critical Path Method (CPM) of project scheduling, and much more. Now in its Sixth Edition, it continues to provide a solid foundation of the principles and fundamentals of project management, with a particular emphasis on project planning, demonstrated through an example project, along with new pedagogical elements such as end-of-chapter problems and questions and a full suite of instructor's resources. Also new to this edition is information on the Earned Value Analysis (EVA) system and introductory coverage of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Lean Construction in the context of project scheduling. Readers will also benefit from building construction examples, which illustrate each of the principles of project management. This information, combined with the case studies provided in the appendix, gives readers access to hands-on project management experience in the context of real-world project management problems. Features two integrated example projects—one civil and one commercial—fully developed through the text Includes end-of-chapter questions and problems Details BIM in scheduling procedures, Lean Construction, and Earned Value Analysis, EVA Provides teaching resources, including PowerPoint slides, interactive diagrams, and an Instructor's Manual with solutions for the end-of-chapter questions Construction Management and Civil Engineering students and professionals alike will find everything they need, to understand and to master construction project management in this classic guide.

Author : K. G. Krishnamurthy,S. V. Ravindra
Publisher : CBS Publishers & Distributors Private Limited
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789386217790

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CONSTRUCTION AND PROJECT MANAGMENT 2ED (PB 2017) by K. G. Krishnamurthy,S. V. Ravindra Pdf

The book aims to meet the growing needs of construction and project management education in India context. This edition discusses • objectives and concerns of construction management • management of resources • project management • network analysis • contract management •selection of contractors • Tenders and conditions of contracts • legal aspects of contracts • site management of works • machinery used in building works • quality control management • safety management • cost effectiveness and increasing role of computers in all spheres of design, construction and management. The chapter on project management provides general management practices as applied to construction management projects, enlarging the focus of application of management techniques. The entire text has been written in a cogent and lucid style to meet the students' expectations from a basic textbook. The new added appendices supplement the text. The additional information like proforma for site inspection of works, list of BIS codes relating to construction guidelines and safety codes given in the appendices would be of immense value to any construction management consultant. This book will serve as a textbook for students, a companion to young professionals, a source of information for practitioners, and a reference guide for project planning to all those engaged in construction industry.

Author : John E. Schaufelberger,Len Holm
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-27
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781315529073

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Management of Construction Projects by John E. Schaufelberger,Len Holm Pdf

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.

Author : Chris Hendrickson,Tung Au
Publisher : Chris Hendrickson
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Construction industry
ISBN : 9780137312665

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Project Management for Construction by Chris Hendrickson,Tung Au Pdf

Author : Peter Fewings
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781136827624

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Construction Project Management by Peter Fewings Pdf

The role of the project manager continues to evolve, presenting new challenges to established practitioners and those entering the field for the first time. This second edition of Peter Fewings' groundbreaking textbook has been thoroughly revised to recognise the increasing importance of sustainability and lean construction in the construction industry. It also tackles the significance of design management, changing health and safety regulation, leadership and quality for continuous improvement of the service and the product. Using an integrated project management approach, emphasis is placed on the importance of effectively handling external factors in order to best achieve an on-schedule, on-budget result, as well as good negotiation with clients and skilled team leadership. Its holistic approach provides readers with a thorough guide in how to increase efficiency and communication at all stages while reducing costs, time and risk. Short case studies are used throughout the book to illustrate different tools and techniques. Combining the theories underpinning best practice in construction project management, with a wealth of practical examples, this book is uniquely valuable for practitioners and clients as well as undergraduate and graduate students for construction project management.

Author : Peter Fewings,Christian Henjewele
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781351122016

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Construction Project Management by Peter Fewings,Christian Henjewele Pdf

Construction Project Management: An Integrated Approach is a management approach to leading projects and the effective choice and use of project management tools and techniques. It seeks to push the boundaries of project management to take on board future needs and user issues. Integration of the construction project, meaning closer relations between the project team, the supply chain and the client, is long overdue; however, despite some signs of growth in this area, the industry nonetheless remains fragmented in its approach. The role of the project manager is to integrate diverse interests and unify objectives to achieve a common goal. This has now broadened to include a responsibility, on the parts of both client and team, to ensure that construction addresses current and future societal needs. From an economic perspective, a great deal of waste is connected with conflict, thus a holistic approach that increases the efficiency and effectiveness of the task at hand will inject energy into project management. This third edition now takes on board the impact of technology in building information modelling and other digitised technologies such as artificial intelligence. Together, they open up avenues for more direct and incisive action to test creative design, manufacture directly and communicate spontaneously and intuitively. In time, such technologies will change the role of project managers but will never take away their responsibility to be passionate about construction and to integrate the team. A new chapter has been added that considers future societal needs. This edition is also reordered to make the project life cycle and process chapters clearer. This book combines best practice in construction with the theories underpinning project management and presents a wealth of practical case studies – many new. It focuses on all construction disciplines that may manage projects. The book is of unique value to students in the later years of undergraduate courses and those on specialist postgraduate courses in project management and also for practitioners in all disciplines and clients who have experienced the frustration caused by the fragmentation of construction projects.

Author : Norman Willoughby
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781412049115

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Project Management for Builders and Contractors by Norman Willoughby Pdf

Although the first edition was comprehensive and provided sufficient information to ensure most contractors a successful project and a successful business, more information is better! This Second Edition has about 16,000 more words (a 25% increase) - but the essentials are unchanged. There is more detail and additional explanations throughout to give an easier understanding of the principles and practices of project management; more on the implications of contracts and their importance to client/contractor relations; a clarification of strategic evaluation; a bit more on as-builts , estimating, the importance of monitoring and its budget and on supervision and leadership. Don't forget to consider your client's background - even BIG companies go bankrupt; the contractor is NOT always wrong!

Author : Martin Loosemore
Publisher : UNSW Press
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2003-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 086840733X

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Essentials of Construction Project Management by Martin Loosemore Pdf

This book has been written as a text and reference for project management courses in both undergraduate and postgraduate building construction management courses, and quantity surveying, architecture and civil engineering programs. Its focus is on the application of important issues of project management in the construction industry.

Author : John Schaufelberger,Len Holm
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692605436

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Management of Construction Projects by John Schaufelberger,Len Holm Pdf

Written from the perspective of the general contractor's project manager, this comprehensive construction project management reference illustrates the team approach to project management that is prevalent in private sector construction. Using a single commercial construction project to illustrate concepts, the authors' present topics in the sequence the project manager would address them. The focus is on the individual management processes and techniques and tools needed to manage a project. The authors address all aspects of construction from contracts, selecting a project, cost estimating, planning and scheduling, contract development, partnering and team building, subcontracting and material management to project start-up, document and record keeping, communications, field questions, submittals, quality and safety management, contract change orders, claims and disputes, warranty management and advanced topics in project management. For construction contractors and those interested in construction management.

Author : Graham M. Winch
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781444314694

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Managing Construction Projects by Graham M. Winch Pdf

Project management is of critical importance in construction, yetits execution poses major challenges. In order to keep a project ontrack, decisions often have to be made before all the necessaryinformation is available. Drawing on a wide range of research, Managing ConstructionProjects proposes new ways of thinking about project managementin construction, exploring the skills required to manageuncertainty and offering techniques for thinking about thechallenges involved. The second edition takes the informationprocessing perspective introduced in the first edition and developsit further. In particular, this approach deepens the reader’sunderstanding of the dynamics in the construction project process– from the value proposition inherent in the project mission,to the functioning asset that generates value for its owners andusers. Managing Construction Projects is a unique andindispensible contribution to the available literature onconstruction project management. It will be of particular benefitto advanced students of construction and construction projectmanagement, as well as contractors and quantity surveyors. Reviews of the First edition: "A massive review of the art and science of the management ofprojects that has the great virtue of being a good read wherever itis touched. It spills the dirt on things that went wrong,elucidates the history so you can understand the industry's currentstance, draws on other countries experience and explains the latestmanagement processes. Throughout it is liberally sprinkled withanecdotes and case histories which amply illustrate the dos anddon't for practitioners wishing to deliver projects on time toexpected quality and price. A valuable book for students andpractitioners alike." —John D Findlay, Director, Stent "This is a valuable source for practitioners and students. Itcovers the A-Z of project management in a confident contemporarymanner, and provides a powerful and much needed conceptualperspective in place of a purely prescriptive approach. Theengaging presentation introduces a range of challenges toestablished thinking about project management, often by makingcomparisons between practices in the UK and those of othercountries." —Peter Lansley, Professor of Construction Management,University of Reading "A refreshing and unique study of information management and itsimpact upon international construction project management.... Thebook is well presented and written, logical and succinct and isflexible enough to allow readers to either read from start tofinish or to dip into selected chapters. This book deserves to bean established text for any construction or civil engineering under- and/or postgraduate course." —CNBR, 25th November 2003 "Generous use is made of anecdotes andc case historiesthroughout to support the theory. the book illustrates the mistakesmade by others, and the means to deliver projects on time and tocost." —Building Services Journal, April 2004

Author : Anthony Walker
Publisher : Granada
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:35128000888709

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Project Management in Construction by Anthony Walker Pdf

Project management is now regarded as the key to effective design and construction of building and engineering projects, and it is an increasingly important part of construction, surveying and civil engineering undergraduate and postgraduate courses. This book provides a systems approach to management, as applied to construction, and is particularly concerned with integration of the contributors and the ways in which decisions are made. The revised edition provides a general update on recent research and new coverage of partnering and its underpinning theory.

Author : Alison Dykstra
Publisher : Kirshner Publishing Company
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Construction Project Management by Alison Dykstra Pdf

Construction Project Management provides the reader with crucial background information often overlooked in other texts: The roles of the major players owners and designers, general and specialty contractors; Why contractors should avoid some jobs, and how to get the right ones; What bidding is, and why the low bid is not always the best bid; Why different types of construction contracts carry different levels of risk; Why cost estimates and schedules are keys to project success; How a contractor brings in a job on time and on budget; And much more: Alternative project delivery and BIM; Change orders and getting paid; MasterFormat; ConsensusDocs and AIA Documents; An expanded and updated introduction to Green Construction.

Author : Joseph A. Griffin
Publisher : J. Ross Publishing
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781604270228

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Residential Construction Management by Joseph A. Griffin Pdf

Residential Construction Management will provide construction managers a concise and practical guide to managing residential construction projects. One of the fundamental reasons residential contractors fail to prosper is that they are poor managers. By presenting project management tools in their appropriate context of the project lifecycle—initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing, readers will more clearly understand the iterative nature of construction management, which is a key to successfully managing a construction project. You can't afford to be without this indispensible working tool and its step-by-step instructions, project management templates, and real-world case studies. Residential Construction Management provides construction managers a concise and practical guide to managing residential construction projects. One of the fundamental reasons residential contractors fail to prosper is that they are poor managers. By presenting project management tools in their appropriate context of the project lifecycle — initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing — you will more clearly understand the true nature of construction management, which is a key to successfully managing a construction project. You can't afford to be without this indispensible working tool and its step-by-step instructions, project management templates, and real world case studies.Key Features ¦ Walks you through the entire project management lifecycle resulting in a better understanding of the iterative processes of construction management ¦ Offers the information and real world tools needed to successfully apply to a planned or current project ¦ Shows how various knowledge areas and project management tools interact when doing a project providing you with the knowledge to create your own project plan ¦ Offers a downloadable building specification form, change order authorization form, construction schedule, sample budget, construction flowchart, a guide to working with bankers for spec home loans, and much more — available from the Web Added Value™ Download Resource Center at www.jrosspub.com