Construction Management: Emerging Trends & Technologies offers a fresh approach that addresses the unique features of construction management for the 21st century. This thorough, up to date reference sets itself apart from traditional books on the subject by exploring emerging areas of interest, such as “mega-projects,” design-build construction, public private partnerships, the application of information technology to construction, configuration management, and sustainable construction.

Providing a comprehensive overview of the construction industry and the management of construction projects, this book offers solid, foundational concepts in “traditional” areas, including construction contracts, cash flow, estimating and scheduling. This indispensable resource contains up-to-date information and detailed explanations, for anyone seeking a better understanding of the up-and-coming state of the construction management industry. 448 pp.

Features:

• Illustrations, tables, and charts supplement key information
• Scheduling coverage includes both basics of the CPM method, as well as the use of computers, offering both traditional and modern views of this key construction management concept
• Coverage of estimating offers discussions of both web-based estimating databases and the use of computer programs, emphasizing the increasing role of technology in the field

Table of Contents:

• 1. The Nature of the Construction Industry
• 2. Methods of Delivering Construction Projects.
• 3. Change Orders and Disputes during Construction.
• 4. Construction Management Contracts: An Alternative to Design-Bid-Build.
• 5. Design Build Procurement: Combining the Designer and the Contractor.
• 6. Emerging Trends in Project Procurement: Public Private Partnerships.
• 7. Cost Control, Profitability and Cash Flow.
• 8. A Short Introduction to Scheduling and Planning.
• 9. Managing Project Complexity: Configuration Management.
• 10. Construction Equipment Productivity.
• 11. Estimating Basics.
• 12. Construction Labor and Safety.
• 13. The Emerging Role of Information Technology.
• 14. Sustainability in Construction.