Total Construction Project Management, Second Edition

by Ritz, George; Levy, Sidney

• ISBN13: 9780071801379
• ISBN10: 0071801375
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2013-03-05
• Publisher: McGraw Hill

Summary

The most comprehensive, up-to-date construction project management system Fully revised for the latest technologies and standards, Total Construction Project Management, Second Edition provides a proven framework for completing construction jobs as specified, on schedule, and within budget. You'll learn how to plan, organize, and control each stage of a projectfrom initiation to close-out. This updated edition integrates important new trends, such as technological interoperability, seamless electronic information exchange, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and sustainable building practices. Real-world case studies and customizable sample construction documents are included in this practical guide. Inside, you'll find field-tested methods for: Preparing project bids and proposals Negotiating contracts Project planning and initiation Scheduling construction Estimating, budgeting and cost control Project organization and control Construction project execution Integrating the latest technologies, including BIM and electronic information exchange Green building and sustainable construction Construction safety and health Project communications Managing human factors

Table of Contents

The Construction Management Environment

Bids, Proposals and Contracts

Project Planning and Initiation

Construction Scheduling

Estimating, Budgeting and Cost Control

Project Resources Planning

Project Organization

Project Control

Construction Project Execution

Construction Safety and Health

Project Communications

Human Factors in Construction Management

Computers in Construction Management

Cases & Appendices