This book has been written as a text and reference for project management courses in both undergraduate and postgraduate building construction management courses, and quantity surveying, architecture and civil engineering programs. Its focus is on the application of important issues of project management in the construction industry.
This Fifth Edition features a range of improvements. New pedagogical devices improve absorption of the material. Updated labor, material, and equipment pricing is incorporated into the text.
The overriding theme of the book is that every pursuit can be organized as a project. This short form book presents the evolution of products in the classical era of introducing new projects needing project management.
Residential Construction Management will provide construction managers a concise and practical guide to managing residential construction projects.
The information contained in this book will help every project manager improve productivity, reduce risk and avoid unseen perils. In it, you will find a discussion and analysis of: . Communication, the key interpersonal skill .
In this book you’ll discover: The key skills and knowledge you’ll need to be an effective project manager How to create an effective charter to start your project off right Guidelines for building a usable project plan Tips for breaking ...
The fourth edition of Essentials of Project Management is the complement to Dennis Lock's comprehensive, and encyclopaedic textbook; Project Management (now in its Tenth Edition).
Activity dates It is now necessary to introduce the concept of activity dates , as distinct from event times . An event time is a point in the network where some activities have ...
You'll also learn to use win-win negotiation skills during each stage of your project. Real world examples will facilitate your understanding of how to apply every aspect of the material presented in the text.
Project Management for Construction: Fundamental Concepts for Owners, Engineers, Architects, and Builders
Reflecting this evolution, The Standard for Project Management enumerates 12 principles of project management and the PMBOK&® Guide &– Seventh Edition is structured around eight project performance domains.This edition is designed to ...