Construction Management: Principles and Practice
- ISBN-10
- 1350318337
- ISBN-13
- 9781350318335
- Series
- Construction Management
- Category
- Technology & Engineering
- Pages
- 508
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017-04-11
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Authors
- Paul Watson, Alan Griffith
Description
Behind the success of any construction project is the effective site management of the works by the principal contracting organisation. Construction Management provides a comprehensive introduction to the key management concepts, principles and practices that contribute to project success. Up-to-date with the latest developments in the field, and packed with examples and case study material, this book is suitable for a range of students including: HNC/D and undergraduates students on building, civil engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, building surveying and architecture courses. It would also be a useful reference for postgraduates and young construction professionals.
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