Construction Project Management-Professional Edition: Gould, Frederick E.; Joyce, Nancy: 9780130922809: Book: Computers & Technology: 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 principle phases of a project, and the tools required to effectively manage the people and the project. Hardcover, softcover listed week 2001-20. DLC: Building--Superintendence.

The Construction Industry

(24)

Introduction

(2)

What Is the Construction Industry?

(2)

Industry Sectors

(7)

The Residential Sector

(2)

Building Construction

(1)

Infrastructure and Heavy Construction

(1)

Industrial

(2)

Research and Development

(1)

Trends in the Industry

(1)

Promoting the Construction Profession

(5)

Construction Ethics

(1)

Demographics

(1)

Opportunities

(2)

Computer-Integrated Construction

(5)

Conclusion

(1)

Project Participants

(28)

Introduction

(1)

Owners

(4)

Public Owners

(2)

Private Owners

(1)

Owner Representatives

(2)

Design Professionals

(9)

Architects

(3)

Engineers

(3)

Construction Professionals

(3)

Constructors

(2)

Specialty Contractors

(1)

The Trades

(1)

The Advantages of Union Versus Merit Shops

(3)

Material Suppliers

(1)

Equipment Suppliers

(1)

Other Participants

(2)

Organization of Companies

(2)

Conclusion

(3)

Organizing and Leading the Construction Project

(28)

Introduction

(2)

Organizing and Managing

(11)

Levels of Specialization and Authority

(1)

Decision Making

(1)

Organizational Structure

(8)

Quality Management

(2)

Total Quality Management

(2)

Legal Forms of Organizations

(3)

Sole Proprietorship

(1)

Partnership

(1)

Corporation

(2)

Leadership

(6)

Flexibility

(1)

Morale Building

(1)

Order and Discipline

(1)

Goals and Accountability

(2)

Mentoring

(1)

Communication

(2)

Conclusion

(3)

Project Delivery Methods

(34)

Introduction

(1)

Managing Project Risks

(2)

Lessons from History

(2)

Delivering A Project Fast

(1)

Assessing Project Risks

(3)

General Risks

(1)

Project-Specific Risks

(1)

Seabrook Station

(4)

The Owner Organization

(1)

Minimizing Risk

(2)

Choosing the Right Delivery Method

(1)

Choosing a Contract Type

(1)

Monitoring the Entire Process

(1)

Partnering

(1)

Delivery Methods

(11)

Traditional

(4)

Design/Build

(3)

Construction Project Management

102

(4)

Contract Types

106

(4)

Single Fixed Price

106

(1)

Unit Price Contract

107

(2)

Cost Plus a Fee

109

(1)

Contract Changes

110

(2)

Conclusion

112

(3)

Project Chronology

115

(14)

Introduction

116

(2)

Initiation of the Project

118

(1)

Feasibility Analysis

118

(3)

Financing

121

(1)

Design of the Project

121

(4)

Programming

122

(1)

Schematic Design

123

(1)

Design Development

124

(1)

Construction Documents

125

(1)

Procurement

125

(1)

Construction

126

(1)

Turnover and Startup

127

(1)

Operation of the Facility

127

(1)

Disposal of the Facility

128

(1)

Conclusion

128

(1)

Construction Services During Design

129

(32)

Introduction

130

(2)

Finding the Right Construction Manager

132

(4)

Request for Proposal

134

(1)

Team Introductions

135

(1)

Tasks and Responsibilities of the Construction Manager

136

(5)

Feasibility Studies

136

(1)

Site Investigations

137

(4)

Construction, Not Disruption

141

(1)

President, The Bhatti Group; Former Associate Project Director, Central Artery/Tunnel Project; and Barry Friswold, Wallace, Floyd Associates; Mitigation Planner, Central Artery/Tunnel Project

M. Ilyas Bhatti

Noise Mitigation

141

(1)

Traffic Flow

142

(1)

Pedestrian and Business Access

143

(1)

Air Quality

144

(1)

The Way of the Future

144

(9)

Value Engineering

147

(6)

Up/Down Construction in Boston: An Example of Construction Innovation

153

(1)

President, Beacon Skanska Construction Company, Boston

Dr. James M. Becker

What Is Up/Down Construction?

153

(1)

Example Projects

154

(2)

Conclusion

156

(3)

Design Review

156

(1)

Estimating

157

(1)

Scheduling

157

(1)

Long-Lead Item Procurement

158

(1)

Work Packages

158

(1)

Conclusion

159

(2)

Bidding and Procurement

161

(30)

Introduction

163

(1)

Qualification of Bidders

164

(1)

Work Packages

165

(3)

Construction Documents

168

(1)

Bidding Information

168

(4)

Invitation to Bid

169

(1)

Instruction to the Bidders

170

(1)

Bid Form

170

(1)

Alternates

171

(1)

Addenda

172

(1)

Contractual Information

172

(3)

Agreement

172

(2)

General Conditions

174

(1)

Special Conditions

175

(1)

Bonds

175

(3)

Insurance

176

(2)

Risk Management Trends

178

(2)

Richard White and Sons, Newton, Mass.; President, Massachusetts Chapter of the Associated General Contractors

Kevin Hines, CEO

Technical Information

180

(6)

Drawings

181

(1)

Specifications

181

(5)

Analysis of Bids

186

(2)

Award of the Contract

188

(1)

Conclusion

189

(2)

Construction and Closeout

191

(18)

Introduction

192

(2)

Subcontracts

194

(1)

Staffing

195

(1)

Job Start

196

(1)

Construction Operations

197

(1)

Procurement

198

(1)

Job Site

199

(1)

Organizing for Efficiency: The Construction of the Empire State Building

200

(4)

Project Completion

204

(4)

Construction Closeout and Turnover

204

(1)

Planning

205

(2)

Owner Startup

207

(1)

Operating Phase

208

(1)

Conclusion

208

(1)

Estimating Project Costs

209

(30)

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

218

(2)

Other

220

(1)

Types of Estimates

220

(16)

Estimating during Design

221

(8)

Estimating during Construction

229

(7)

Conclusion

236

(3)

Project Planning and Scheduling

239

(30)

Introduction

240

(3)

Scheduling Throughout the Project

243

(3)

Preconstruction Planning

243

(2)

Scheduling during Construction

245

(1)

Postconstruction Scheduling

245

(1)

The Planning and Scheduling Process

246

(2)

Scheduling Methods

248

(7)

Bar Chart Schedules

248

(2)

Matrix Schedules

250

(3)

Network Schedules

253

(2)

Creating the Schedule

255

(11)

Activity Definition

255

(1)

Network Diagram

256

(2)

Activity Duration

258

(1)

Calculations

259

(5)

Refining

264

(1)

Monitoring

265

(1)

Conclusion

266

(3)

Controlling Project Cost, Time, and Quality

269

(38)

Introduction

270

(1)

Project Control Objectives

271

(3)

Standards

271

(1)

Actuals

272

(2)

Basic Control Theory

274

(3)

Control in the New Millennium

277

(1)

Communication Today

277

(1)

New Millennium Communication

277

(1)

Preparing a Project for Construction

278

(5)

Cost Baseline

278

(1)

Time Baseline

279

(2)

Baseline Summary

281

(2)

Minimum Cost Scheduling

283

(1)

Direct Versus Indirect Costs

284

(1)

Direct Costs

284

(1)

Indirect Costs

284

(1)

Home Office Overhead

284

(1)

Project Overhead (General Conditions)

285

(2)

Crashing

285

(2)

Cost and Schedule Performance Models

287

(8)

Income Projection

288

(3)

Payment Projection

291

(4)

Control in Action

295

(9)

Cost Engineering

296

(1)

Progress Evaluation and Control

297

(2)

Cost and Schedule Performance

299

(2)

Project Documentation

301

(3)

Conclusion

304

(3)

Job Site Administration

307

(36)

Introduction

308

(1)

Communication

309

(11)

Notice to Proceed

309

(1)

Meeting Minutes

310

(1)

Requests for Information

311

(3)

Daily Reports

314

(2)

Diaries

316

(1)

Progress Photographs

316

(1)

Monthly Reports

316

(2)

Electronic Communication

318

(2)

Advanced Project Communication

320

(1)

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

Kenneth H. Stowe

George B. H.

Sharing Information

320

(1)

Integrating the Models

321

(1)

Efficiencies by Combining CAD and Internet

321

(1)

Greater Understanding Leads to Commitment

322

(3)

Submittals

325

(3)

Shop Drawings

325

(3)

Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse

328

(5)

Product Data

331

(1)

Samples

332

(1)

Application for Payment

333

(4)

Schedule of Values

334

(2)

Stored Material

336

(1)

Lien Waivers

336

(1)

Retainage

336

(1)

Changes to the Work

337

(4)

Change Orders

339

(1)

Extension of Time

340

(1)

Claims and Disputes

341

(1)

Conclusion

342

(1)

Construction Law

343

(22)

Introduction

344

(1)

The Role of Government

344

(3)

Federal Statues and Regulations

345

(1)

State Statutes and Regulations

346

(1)

Local Ordinances and Bylaws

347

(1)

The Role of Courts

348

(2)

State and Federal Court Systems

348

(1)

Jurisdiction

349

(1)

Common Law Torts

349

(1)

The Role of Contracts

350

(6)

Contract Formation

351

(2)

Contract Interpretation

353

(1)

Statutory Controls

353

(1)

Damages

354

(6)

Equitable Relief

360

Perini V. Sands Hotel

356

(5)

Defenses

361

(1)

Dispute Resolution

361

(2)

Conclusion

363

(2)

Construction Safety and Health

365

(28)

Introduction

366

(2)

The Cost of Accidents

368

(2)

Contractor Experience Rating

370

(3)

The Cause of Accidents

373

(2)

Types of Accidents

375

(1)

Accident Prevention

376

(12)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

377

(1)

Safety Programs

378

(3)

Employee Orientation and Training

381

(2)

Safety Meetings

383

(1)

Preventive Devices

384

(1)

Owner and Architect Roles

385

(2)

Identification of Hazards

387

(1)

Enforcement

387

(1)

Osha Inspections

388

(1)

If an Accident Occurs

389

(1)

Accident Investigation

390

(1)

Conclusion

390

(3)

Appendix

393

(4)

Index

397




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