Construction Project Management

Addresses all of the aspects that a successful project manager will need to understand. Explores the people involved in the design and construction process, the principle phases of a project, and the tools required to effectively manage the people and the project. Hardcover, softcover listed week 2001-20. DLC: Building--Superintendence.

To be successful in today's construction environment, project managers must utilize essential leadership, communication, and motivational skills. This book emphasizes these attributes as it systematically follows the construction process from beginning to end. Among topics examined are the roles of project participants, the bid process, planning, scheduling, estimating, controlling the project, safety issues, and legal and regulatory issues. Sidebars, authored by industry leaders, examine actual incidents and provide insights into the subject matter.

This book will be invaluable to superintendents, estimators, and field managers, as well as project managers.

Features of Construction Project Management, Professional Edition, include:

• Entire chapters devoted to leadership and construction law
• Comprehensive presentation of content from the project owner's viewpoint, as well as the contractor's perspective
• Coverage of conflict resolution