Construction Management
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Construction Management

  1. 410 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Construction Management

About this book

It's often said that the construction professional has to be a "jack of all trades, and master of all." This text covers a wide range of subjects, reflecting the breadth of knowledge needed to understand the dynamics of this large and complex industry. This edition includes updated chapters on planning and scheduling, a new chapter addressing linear scheduling methods, material regarding the historical background of construction as a profession, and includes an Instructor Resource of solutions to the end-of-chapter review exercises.

This text has become a standard course text at many universities. The first four editions have enjoyed wide success as an introductory treatment of the subjects which are critical to success in the construction industry. This fifth edition preserves the features that have been most appreciated by its users throughout the years, and adds suggestions provided by instructors and students through formal surveys and informal feedback to the authors.

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Key takeaways

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Insight 1

Analyze the historical evolution and structural dynamics of the construction industry, and evaluate different contract types and project delivery methods to manage legal and administrative aspects of construction projects.

Insight 2

Apply established project planning and scheduling methodologies, including Critical Path Method and linear scheduling techniques, to develop comprehensive project timelines and allocate resources effectively.

Insight 3

Perform detailed cost estimation and implement robust cost control systems, integrating financial principles, equipment productivity, labor management, and safety regulations throughout the construction project lifecycle.

Information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
2017
Print ISBN
9781119256809
eBook ISBN
9781119365051
Edition
5
Topic
Technology & Engineering
Subtopic
Civil Engineering
Index
Technology & Engineering

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. About the Authors
  5. Preface
  6. Contents
  7. Chapter 1 History and Basic Concepts
  8. Chapter 2 Preparing the Bid Package
  9. Chapter 3 Issues During Construction
  10. Chapter 4 Contracts
  11. Chapter 5 Legal Structure
  12. Chapter 6 Impact of Taxes
  13. Chapter 7 Project Planning
  14. Chapter 8 Project Scheduling
  15. Chapter 9 Scheduling: Program Evaluation and Review Technique Networks and Linear Operations
  16. Chapter 10 Resource-Related and Advanced Linear Scheduling Techniques
  17. Chapter 11 The Mathematics of Money
  18. Chapter 12 Project Cash Flow
  19. Chapter 13 Project Funding
  20. Chapter 14 Equipment Ownership
  21. Chapter 15 Equipment Productivity
  22. Chapter 16 Construction Labor
  23. Chapter 17 Estimating Process
  24. Chapter 18 Cost Control
  25. Chapter 19 Materials Management
  26. Chapter 20 Safety
  27. Appendices
  28. Appendix A Typical Considerations Affecting the Decision to Bid
  29. Appendix B Performance and Payment Bonds
  30. Appendix C Arrow Notation Scheduling Calculations
  31. Appendix D Generalized Network Relationships
  32. Appendix E Productivity Scheduling Method Using Singularity Functions
  33. Appendix F Plans for Small Gas Station
  34. Appendix G Compound Interest Table
  35. Appendix H Site Reconnaissance Checklist
  36. Appendix I The Cumulative Normal Distribution Function
  37. Bibliography
  38. Index
  39. EULA

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