Managing the Construction Process: Estimating, Scheduling, and Project Control

Comprehensive and unique in its perspective, this text covers all areas of the Construction Management industry -- with a balanced focus on both theory and practicality. It helps students gain a knowledge of the Building Industry as a whole and the technical skills required to manage a construction project from conception through occupancy.* Focuses on the project control tools necessary to manage a project from conception through occupancy. * Introduces each of the four major sections with background theory and fundamentals, followed by practical applications. * Contains sidebars that highlight the opinions of respected industry people and that discuss topics of related interest. * Makes frequent use of illustrations throughout. * Provides chapter review questions and exercises. * Includes a major case study throughout.

Comprehensive and unique in its perspective, this book covers all areas of the Construction Management industry, with a balanced focus on both theory and practicality. It helps readers gain a knowledge of the Building Industry as a whole and the technical skills required to manage a construction project from conception through occupancy. Focuses on the project control tools necessary to manage a project from conception through occupancy. Introduces each of the four major sections with background theory and fundamentals, followed by practical applications. This book contains sidebars that highlight the opinions of respected industry people and that discuss topics of related interest. Illustrations are frequently used throughout the book. Provides chapter review questions and exercises.