Construction Project Management

About this book

This up-to-the-minute text addresses all facets of successful construction project management in todays complex environments. Construction Project Management introduces all key players in the process walks through each project phase and presents tools for effectively managing both people and projects. Co-authored by an academic and an industry professional it fuses theory and practical reality and interweaves roles of owner designer and construction professional throughout. It first introduces the modern industry and profession presenting emerging trends roles contractual arrangements and opportunities. Next it focuses on the project itself from concept to occupancy and address the construction professionals growing role during design and early construction. Students also master modern tools for estimating scheduling control and feedback. The text provides many charts and images as well as real-world sidebars authored by industry-leading professionals. This edition presents new technologies techniques statistics trends and career information throughout including new approaches to collaboration project delivery and continuous improvement.