• The authors are both established figures in the urban construction field • The book will help contractors keep projects on time and within budget

This text is intended for introductory courses on construction management, as well as more advanced, detailed courses on the subject. The authors aim to balance theoretical material with practical advice.

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 project—from 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

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Construction Project Management deals with different facets of construction management emphasizing the basic concepts that any engineering student is supposed to know. The book features computer applications (Primavera and MS Project) used to expla