Urban Construction Project Management (McGraw-Hill Construction Series)

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Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality authenticity or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Get Proven Solutions to the Unique Problems of Construction Management in Urban Environments Filled with hands-on advice from two seasoned project management experts Urban Construction Project Management provides a wealth of proven solutions to the common problems of construction management in urban environments. The book includes cutting-edge information about working on small sites public safety the permit process coordinating with utility companies dealing with adjacent properties and many other topics. This indispensable construction management tool uses numerous illustrations photographs charts tables and diagrams to clarify the critical issues involved in todays urban construction projects. The authors present timely guidance on testingsafetylogisticsbuilding code compliance scheduling and procurementsubcontractors and the bidding process insurance and bondsrenovation and demolitioncostsclaimsdesign-buildgreen constructionand more. Urban Construction Project Management features: Practical step-by-step methods for meeting the unique challenges of todays complex urban construction projects Checklists and forms-such as Request for Information (RFI) logs meeting minutes and contact lists-that enable readers to put information into practice quickly and easily A wide range of visual materials including illustrations photographs schedules charts tables and diagrams Successfully Manage Every Aspect of Urban Construction Projects Project Organization Problem Solving Testing Permits Utilities Safety Logistics Layouts Drawings Contracts Insurance and Bonds Underpinning Security Building Codes Renovation and Demolition Communications Meetings Logs and Reports Schedules Subcontractors and the Bidding Process Costs Claims Design-Build Requisitions Punch List Close-Outs Technology Green Construction