Construction Management
Principles and Practice
Published on 21. October 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
XI, 508 pages
978-0-333-96878-9 (ISBN)
Description
Behind the success of any construction project is the effective site management of the works by the principal contracting organisation. Construction Management provides a comprehensive introduction to the key management concepts, principles and practices that contribute to project success. Up-to-date with the latest developments in the field, and packed with examples and case study material, this book is suitable for a range of students including: HNC/D and undergraduates students on building, civil engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, building surveying and architecture courses.
It would also be a useful reference for postgraduates and young construction professionals.
It would also be a useful reference for postgraduates and young construction professionals.
Reviews / Votes
'This publication serves not only as a provider for information, on day one, for the student but also a very useful focus for the professional seeking support before, during and after the construction process...Each section provides detailed text in a logical format and allows people to drop in and out of the book and gain project specific task advice. A lot of text, a lot of information and a lot of use. A positive contribution to the Construction Process.' - Building EngineerMore details
Edition
2003
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
1002 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-96878-9 (9780333968789)
DOI
10.1007/978-0-230-50021-1
Schweitzer Classification
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E-Book
04/2017
Bloomsbury Visual Arts
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Available for download
E-Book
04/2017
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Visual Arts
€88.99
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Persons
ALAN GRIFFITH is Professor of Building and Construction Management at The Centre for the Built Environment, School of Environment and Development, Sheffield Hallam University. He is an experienced author, and has written numerous books for Palgrave Macmillan and Longman.
PAUL WATSON is Principal Lecturer and Subject Course Leader in the School of Environment and Development, Sheffield Hallam University. His main research interest is quality issues related to industry and education.
PAUL WATSON is Principal Lecturer and Subject Course Leader in the School of Environment and Development, Sheffield Hallam University. His main research interest is quality issues related to industry and education.
Content
Preface.- Introduction.- Corporate and Project Management.- Effective and Efficient Site Management.- Planning and Programmes.- Operational Cost Planning and Monitoring Expenditure.- Site Establishment.- Plant and Materials.- Progress and Control.- Quality Assurance.- Health and Safety.- Environment.- Post Contract Review.- Bibliography.- Index.