Construction Project Management: Gould, Frederick E.: 9780136958598: Book: : eCampus.com

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 principal phases of a project, and the tools required to effectively manage the people and the project. DLC: Building--Superintendence.

The Construction Industry

(14)

Introduction

(1)

What Is the Construction Industry?

(4)

Industry Sectors

(6)

The Residential Sector

(1)

Building Construction

(1)

Infrastructure and Heavy Construction

(2)

Industrial

(1)

Research and Development

(1)

Trends in the Industry

(2)

PROMOTING THE CONSTRUCTION PROFESSION

(4)

Demographics

(1)

Opportunities

(2)

COMPUTER-INTEGRATED CONSTRUCTION

(27)

Conclusion

(2)

Chapter Review Questions

(1)

Exercises

(2)

Project Participants

(19)

Introduction

(1)

Owners

(4)

Public Owners

(1)

Private Owners

(1)

Owner Representation

(2)

Design Professionals

(9)

Architects

(4)

Engineers

(2)

Construction Professionals

(4)

Constructors

(2)

Specialty Contractors

(1)

The Trades

(2)

THE ADVANTAGES OF UNION VERSUS MERIT SHOPS

(16)

Material Suppliers

(1)

Equipment Suppliers

(1)

Other Participants

(1)

Organization of Companies

(2)

Conclusion

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

(1)

Exercises

(2)

Project Delivery Methods

(5)

Introduction

(1)

Managing Project Risks

(3)

Lessons from History

(3)

DELIVERING A PROJECT FAST

(4)

Assessing Project Risks

(3)

General Risks

(1)

Project-Specific Risks

(1)

SEABROOK STATION

(55)

The Owner Organization

(1)

Minimizing Risk

(1)

Choosing the Right Delivery Method

(1)

Choosing a Contract Type

(1)

Monitoring the Entire Process

(1)

Delivery Methods

(11)

Traditional

(4)

Design/Build

(4)

Construction Project Management

(3)

Contract Types

(4)

Single Fixed Price

(1)

Unit Price Contract

(2)

Cost Plus a Fee

(1)

Contract Changes

(2)

Conclusion

(2)

Chapter Review Questions

(1)

Exercises

(2)

Project Chronology

(16)

Introduction

(2)

Initiation of the Project

(1)

Feasibility Analysis

(2)

Financing

(1)

Design of the Project

100

(4)

Programming

101

(1)

Schematic Design

102

(1)

Design Development

103

(1)

Construction Documents

103

(1)

Procurement

104

(1)

Construction

104

(1)

Turnover and Startup

105

(1)

Operation of the Facility

106

(1)

Disposal of the Facility

106

(1)

Conclusion

106

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

107

(1)

Exercises

108

(1)

Construction Services During Design

109

(12)

Introduction

110

(2)

Finding the Right Construction Manager

112

(4)

Request for Proposal

114

(1)

Team Introductions

115

(1)

Tasks and Responsibilities of the Construction Manager

116

(5)

Feasibility Studies

116

(1)

Site Investigations

117

(4)

CONSTRUCTION, NOT DISRUPTION

121

(12)

M. Ilyas Bhatti

Barry Friswold

Noise Mitigation

121

(1)

Traffic Flow

122

(1)

Pedestrian and Business Access

123

(1)

Air Quality

124

(1)

The Way of the Future

124

(9)

Value Engineering

127

(6)

UP/DOWN CONSTRUCTION IN BOSTON: AN EXAMPLE OF CONSTRUCTION INNOVATION

133

(27)

Dr. James M. Becker

What Is Up/Down Construction?

133

(1)

Example Projects

134

(2)

Conclusion

136

(3)

Design Review

136

(1)

Estimating

137

(1)

Scheduling

137

(1)

Long-Lead Item Procurement

138

(1)

Work Packages

138

(1)

Conclusion

139

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

140

(2)

Exercises

142

(1)

Bidding and Procurement

143

(17)

Introduction

145

(1)

Qualification of Bidders

146

(1)

Work Packages

147

(3)

Construction Documents

150

(1)

Bidding Information

150

(4)

Invitation to Bid

151

(1)

Instruction to the Bidders

152

(1)

Bid Form

153

(1)

Alternates

153

(1)

Addenda

154

(1)

Contractual Information

154

(3)

Agreement

155

(2)

General Conditions

157

(1)

Special Conditions

157

(1)

Bonds

157

(3)

Insurance

158

(2)

RISK MANAGEMENT TRENDS

160

(32)

Kevin Hines

Richard White

Technical Information

163

(5)

Drawings

163

(2)

Specifications

165

(3)

Analysis of Bids

168

(2)

Award of the Contract

170

(1)

Conclusion

171

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

172

(1)

Exercises

173

(2)

Construction and Closeout

175

(17)

Introduction

176

(2)

Subcontracts

178

(1)

Staffing

179

(2)

Organizational Design

181

(7)

Legal Forms of Organizations

184

(4)

Construction Ethics

188

(1)

Partnering

189

(1)

Quality Management

190

(2)

TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT

192

(5)

Terry Anderson

Job Start

194

(1)

Construction Operations

194

(1)

Procurement

194

(2)

Job Site

196

(1)

ORGANIZING FOR EFFICIENCY: THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING

197

(85)

Project Completion

201

(4)

Construction Closeout and Turnover

201

(1)

Planning

202

(2)

Owner Startup

204

(1)

Operating Phase

205

(1)

Conclusion

205

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

206

(1)

Exercises

207

(2)

Estimating Project Costs

209

(32)

Introduction

210

(1)

Common Estimating Traits

211

(2)

The Function of the Estimate

213

(1)

Estimate Considerations

214

(6)

Project Size

214

(1)

Project Quality

215

(3)

Location

218

(1)

Time

219

(1)

Other

220

(1)

Types of Estimates

220

(16)

Estimating during Design

221

(8)

Estimating during Construction

229

(7)

Conclusion

236

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

237

(2)

Exercises

239

(2)

Project Planning and Scheduling

241

(32)

Introduction

242

(2)

Scheduling throughout the Project

244

(4)

Preconstruction Planning

244

(3)

Scheduling during Construction

247

(1)

Postconstruction Scheduling

247

(1)

The Planning and Scheduling Process

248

(2)

Scheduling Methods

250

(7)

Bar Chart Schedules

251

(2)

Matrix Schedules

253

(2)

Network Schedules

255

(2)

Creating the Schedule

257

(11)

Activity Definition

257

(1)

Network Diagram

258

(1)

Activity Duration

258

(3)

Calculations

261

(5)

Refining

266

(1)

Monitor

267

(1)

Conclusion

268

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

269

(1)

Exercises

270

(3)

Controlling Project Cost, Time, and Quality

273

(9)

Introduction

274

(1)

Project Control Objectives

275

(2)

Standards

275

(1)

Actuals

276

(1)

Basic Control Theory

277

(5)

CONTROL IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM

282

(7)

Communication Today

282

(1)

New Millennium Communication

282

(1)

Preparing a Project for Construction

283

(5)

Cost Baseline

283

(1)

Time Baseline

284

(4)

Baseline Summary

288

(1)

Minimum Cost Scheduling

288

(1)

DIRECT VERSUS INDIRECT COSTS

289

(37)

Direct Costs

289

(1)

Indirect Costs

289

(1)

Home Office Overhead

289

(1)

Project Overhead (General Conditions)

290

(2)

Crashing

290

(2)

Cost and Schedule Performance Models

292

(8)

Income Projection

294

(1)

Payment Projection

294

(6)

Control in Action

300

(9)

Cost Engineering

300

(2)

Progress Evaluation and Control

302

(1)

Cost and Schedule Performance

303

(3)

Project Documentation

306

(3)

Conclusion

309

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

310

(1)

Exercises

311

(2)

Job Site Administration

313

(13)

Introduction

314

(1)

Communication

315

(11)

Notice to Proceed

315

(1)

Meeting Minutes

316

(1)

Requests for Information

317

(2)

Daily Reports

319

(2)

Diaries

321

(1)

Progress Photographs

322

(1)

Monthly Reports

322

(1)

Electronic Communication

322

(4)

ADVANCED PROJECT COMMUNICATION

Leveraging the Internet and Computer-Aided Design to Achieve Project Goals

326

(8)

Kenneth H. Stowe

George B. H.

Sharing Information

326

(1)

Integrating the Models

327

(1)

Efficiencies by Combining CAD and Internet

327

(1)

Greater Understanding Leads to Commitment

328

(3)

Submittals

331

(3)

Shop Drawings

331

(3)

HYATT REGENCY WALKWAY COLLAPSE

334

(24)

Product Data

337

(1)

Samples

338

(1)

Application for Payment

339

(5)

Schedule of Values

341

(1)

Stored Material

341

(1)

Lien Waivers

341

(3)

Retainage

344

(1)

Changes to the Work

344

(5)

Change Orders

346

(3)

Extension of Time

349

(1)

Claims and Disputes

349

(1)

Conclusion

350

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

351

(1)

Exercises

352

(1)

Construction Safety and Health

353

(5)

Introduction

354

(2)

The Cost of Accidents

356

(2)

CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE RATING

358

(19)

The Cause of Accidents

361

(2)

Types of Accidents

363

(1)

Accident Prevention

363

(14)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

363

(5)

Safety Programs

368

(2)

Employee Orientation and Training

370

(2)

Safety Meetings

372

(1)

Preventive Devices

372

(1)

Owner and Architect Roles

373

(2)

Identification of Hazards

375

(1)

Enforcement

376

(1)

OSHA INSPECTIONS

377

(6)

If an Accident Occurs

378

(1)

Accident Investigation

378

(1)

Conclusion

379

(1)

Chapter Review Questions

380

(1)

Exercises

381

(2)

Appendix

383

(2)

Index

385


	Buy Textbooks Sell Textbooks College Apparel Shop by School Virtual Bookstores	Order Status Shipping Rates Return Policy Marketplace Info F.A.S.T.	Contact Us Privacy Policy Legal Notices Site Security Employment	Help Desk eCampus Blog Affiliate Program Bulk Orders College Marketing

Need Help? eService@ecampus.com Copyright© 1999-2008
.