Modern construction management

This new edition of the core textbook for construction managers is thoroughly revised to reflect current best practices and the latest developments in the field. It focuses on new processes now considered essential, including lean construction methods, corporate social responsibility, construction m...

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Main Author: Harris, Frank
Other Authors: McCaffer, Ronald, Edum-Fotwe, Francis
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chichester, UK Wiley-Blackwell 2013
Edition:7th ed.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Quality management
  • Sect. 1. Project production management
  • Production process improvement
  • Planning techniques
  • Workforce motivation
  • Project cost control
  • Management of equipment
  • Sect. 2. Business management
  • Project procurement
  • Estimating and tendering
  • Competitive bidding
  • Company budgetary control
  • Cash flow and interim valuations
  • Economic assessments
  • Sect. 3. Administration and company management
  • Company organisation
  • Market planning and business development
  • International construction logistics and risks
  • Information resources and ICT systems
  • Financial management
  • Sect. 4. Self-learning exercise