Management of Construction Projects: A Constructor's Perspective - Softcover

Schaufelberger, John E; Holm, Len

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130846783 ISBN 13: 9780130846785

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2001

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

John Schaufelberger, Ph.D., PE, is the Chairman of the Department of Construction Management at the University of Washington, where he has taught since 1994. He teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses in the areas of construction equipment management, construction practices, construction contract procurement, construction firm management, and international construction project management. A licensed professional engineer, he served thirty years as an officer in the US Army Corps of Engineers prior to joining the University of Washington faculty. He managed major public works construction projects in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, as well as at many locations throughout the United States. He has represented the United States in negotiations with foreign governments. He is the author of "Construction Equipment Management," published in 1999 by Prentice-Hall, and co-author of "Contracts with the Trades: Scope of Work Models for Home Builders," published in 1997 by the Home Builder Press, "Management of Construction Projects: Constructor's Perspective," published in 2001 by Prentice-Hall, and "Construction Cost Estimating: Process and Practices," published in 2005 by Prentice-Hall.

From the Back Cover

This text is organized within the context of a real construction project, emphasizing the skills, knowledge, and techniques needed to be a successful project manager. The example of a single construction project used throughout the text is an effective analytical tool in that the topics are addressed in the sequence that a manager would address them on the job. The fact that it is a real-world project will be meaningful to readers who seek to apply concepts to everyday practices. "Key features of this edition: "

• Discussion of the interrelationships between field and office operations as well as the relationships between the estimate, the schedule, and cash flow.
• Excellent photographs depict the stages of the project's development.
• Logical organization of chapters and review questions.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

Successful construction projects are delivered by skilled project managers. This book examines the skills, knowledge, tools, and techniques needed to be a successful project manager from the perspective of the construction contractor's project manager. The construction industry has become increasingly competitive in the last decade, placing greater emphasis on effective construction project management, and many books have been written from the perspective of the owner's project manager. Few, however, have approached the subject from the contractor's perspective.

This book was developed for use as a text for undergraduate courses in construction project management and as a reference for construction contractors. It assumes that readers have a basic understanding of the construction process, the construction methods used in the industry, cost estimating, and project planning and scheduling. Topics are addressed just as a project manager would in managing a construction project. The focus is on the individual management processes and techniques needed to manage a project, and tools are provided to assist in the performance of these processes. While the context for the discussion is management of commercial projects, the principles and techniques presented also are applicable to residential, industrial, and heavy construction projects.

Each chapter has a similar organization. Topics are first discussed in general terms, then individual issues are discussed in detail and illustrated. A single construction project is used throughout the book, providing a context for concept illustration and student exercises. Although the construction company used in this text is fictitious, the project was actually constructed in Juneau, Alaska. Construction progress photographs are shown in Chapters 10 through 22. Forms illustrated in the text that normally would be handwritten are shown as handwritten. Forms that could be handwritten, typewritten, or computer-generated are shown with project-specific information entered in italics. The chapters conclude with a set of review questions that emphasize the major points covered in the chapter, and an instructor's manual containing answers to the review questions is available. Exercises allow students to apply the principles learned. Most chapters have a list of other publications for those interested in additional information on the topics covered in the chapter.

A listing of all abbreviations used in the text is in Appendix A, and a glossary of construction terms is in Appendix B. Terms defined in the glossary are highlighted in bold italics the first time the term is used in the text. An index of forms used in the text has been included at the end of the book to help readers locate particular forms quickly. Acknowledgments

This book could not have been written without the help of many people. We wish to acknowledge the following: Mike Matter for his input and use of a draft of the text i~1 the classroom; Deborah Gardner for her assistance with the review questions; the Huna Totem Corporation of Juneau, Alaska, for allowing us to use their building and photographs of what turned out to be an excellent example of a team-built project; the Jensen Yorba Lott Architectural Partnership of Juneau, Alaska, for allowing us to use their drawings; the American Institute of Architects and the Associated General Contractors of America for granting us permission to reproduce their contract forms; several construction firms in the Northwest who have adopted drafts of this text as project management guides for their firms; and most of all, the many University of Washington students who have used various drafts of the material presented in the text and provided significant input regarding its content. We also want to thank the following reviewers of the manuscript for their helpful comments: David Bilbo, Texas A & M University; Charles R. Cole, Southern Polytechnic State University; O. C. Duffy, Jr., University of Arkansas; Chris Ray, Purdue University; and Darlene Septelka, Washington State University. John Schaufelberger
Len Holm

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130846783
• ISBN 13: 9780130846785
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 433