Construction Project Management, 3rd Edition

Construction Project Management, Third Edition provides students with the “big picture” of the construction management process, giving a perspective as to how the construction industry functions in relation to the national economy and in the public's eye. Examining in detail the estimating, scheduling, control and administrative functions of a project and how they tie into the project “timeline,” the text focuses on the collaborative effort required to complete any public or private project, and examines the roles and responsibilities of all project participants. 384 pp.

Hallmark Features:

• Chapter 13, "Construction Law," is written by two practicing construction attorneys. Emphasizes to students the importance that the law plays in the construction process.
• Perspective from the American Council of Construction Education (ACCE), the accrediting body for construction education. Keeps students up-to-date with current construction management thinking.
• Comprehensive and current topic areas–Construction law, project safety, leadership and management are covered in detail. Gives students a comprehensive look at the industry and project.
• Three-part organization–Examines first the industry and the profession; then focuses on the project itself; and finally explores the tools needed to manage the people and the project. Allows students to understand the interwoven roles of owners, designers, and construction professionals throughout the project.
• Extensive pedagogy–Student Learning Objectives, Chapter Outlines, and Chapter Review Questions appear in each chapter. Enables students to self-test and reinforce their reading.
• Industry-authored sidebars–Relates text to real events. Gives students a real world perspective, making the material more relevant.
• Photographs, illustrations, charts, and diagrams. Reinforces students' understanding with visually appealing support of the text.
• Instructor and laboratory manual–Provides answers to chapter review questions, a short quiz for each chapter, and a mid-term and final exam. Gives instructors flexibility in tailoring their curriculum.
• Chapter on safety–A topic often overlooked in other texts. Explains to students the importance of a good safety program.
• Appendix–Contains list of Websites. Provides students with valuable construction-related information.

New to This Edition:

• Updated statistics throughout the book, including the newest cost information and an industry sector breakdown. Brings the latest information on demographics, career choices, industry trends, and economic forecast.
• Features the latest technologies, giving students an overview of the current technologies used in the industry and the advantages of each technology.
• Sustainability with emphasis on LEEDS, which gives students an overview of this new important trend in the industry, explaining in clear terms how to focus projects to be well positioned to qualify.
• Update of Construction Specification Institute (CSI) divisions to include the new and revised 50 divisions. Describes the new divisions and explains the reason for the expansion. Also includes the list as a reference for students.

Table of Contents:

• 1. The Construction Industry.
• 2. Project Participants.
• 3. Organizing and Leading the Construction Project.
• 4. Project Delivery Methods.
• 5. Project Chronology.
• 6. Construction Services During Design.
• 7. Bidding and Procurement.
• 8. Construction and Closeout.
• 9. Estimating Project Costs.
• 10. Project Planning and Scheduling.
• 11. Controlling Project Cost, Time, and Quality.
• 12. Job Site Administration.
• 13. Construction Law.
• 14. Construction Safety and Health.