Construction Project Management (Book with DVD) - Hardcover

Peter Fewings

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1680954520 ISBN 13: 9781680954524

Publisher: G E-Learning

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

Peter Fewings is a senior lecturer in project, production and financial management at the University of the West of England, where he is programme leader of its BSc(Hons) Construction Management courses and has set up two project management masters courses. He has worked as a planner and a project manager on a wide range of construction projects and maintains close contacts with the industry. He has research interests in Health and Safety and PFI. He works closely at the University of the West of England with Martyn Jones and Tony Westcott who have contributed to this book.

 

Review

'The complexity of the subject matter has at last been reinforced in an informative document with a large helping of common sense ... written in a comprehensive and well structured manner.' – Building Engineer

Edition details

• Publisher: G E-Learning
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1680954520
• ISBN 13: 9781680954524
• Binding: Hardcover