Construction Project Management: A Complete Introduction

1,What it takes to develop, plan, and manage a successful construction projectAn expanded and updated third edition of this bestselling text provides the reader with the basics on what it takes to design, develop, and construct our buildings and neighborhoods. Written in an accessible and readable style, Construction Project Management provides readers at all skill levels with crucial background information often overlooked in other texts, including: The roles of the major players-owners, designers, general and specialty contractorsWhy contractors should avoid some jobs and how to get the right onesWhat bidding is and why the low bid isn't always the best bidHow to develop cost estimates and schedules, and why they are central to project successWhy different types of construction contracts carry different levels of riskHow a contractor can bring in a job on time and on budgetNew chapters explore: Technology and the ways new software, materials, and products are changing construction project management and the role of industry workers How the growing emphasis on sustainability and climate resiliency impacts the construction industry Plus much, much more: Codes, standards, and zoningAlternative project delivery methodsConsensusDocs and AIA documents, MasterFormat and BIMManaging changes and avoiding disputesProject close-outLicensing and training