Modern Construction Management
Wiley-Blackwell (Publisher)
6th Edition
Published on 20. July 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
680 pages
978-1-4051-3325-8 (ISBN)
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Description
This well established undergraduate textbook has been thoroughly revised and updated to cover the latest practices in PFI/PPP, risk management, supply networks, sustainability, lean construction, KPIs, and value management. Modern Construction Management now addresses in particular the contractor's role - often neglected in other textbooks - and throughout it emphasises essential skills and core topics for career development and progression in construction. Two substantial chapters are devoted to self-learning with problems, worked examples and tutorial exercises and the book's comprehensive, clear and pragmatic approach ensures it retains its position as the core textbook for students of construction management, civil engineering and quantity surveying. The material in the book is supported with a comprehensive list of questions and solutions that can be employed as a learning aid. These can be found at http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/harris/
Reviews / Votes
From the reviews of earlier editions: 'The latest revisions will ensure it remains one of the core texts for undergraduates on construction management courses.' Construction Manager 'This well established text is a must for all who aim to become proficient in construction management' ASI Journal 'The authors have a refreshingly pragmatic approach to the application of theoretical techniques.' Building ... both comprehensive and practical in its approach ... it represents an excellent training manual and reference book.' Building Construction & LawMore details
Edition
6th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Chicester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
281 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 176 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
1289 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4051-3325-8 (9781405133258)
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Frank Harris | Ronald McCaffer | Francis Edum-Fotwe
Modern Construction Management
Book
03/2013
7th Edition
Wiley
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Frank Harris | Ronald McCaffer
Modern Construction Management
Book
01/2001
5th Edition
Blackwell Science Ltd
€55.89
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Persons
Frank Harris, Frank Harris, BEng, MSc, PhD, DSc, CEng, MICE, FCIOB is Emeritus Professor of Construction Science at the University of Wolverhampton Ronald McCaffer, BSc, PhD, DSc, FREng, FICE, FCIOB, MASCE, MCMI Professor of Construction Management at Loughborough University Francis Edum-Fotwe, BSc, MSc, PhD, MASCE is Lecturer in Construction and Project Management at Loughborough University.
Content
Preface. Chapter 1 Introduction. Chapter 2 Total Quality Management. . PROJECT PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT(S/NVQ levels 3 to 4). Chapter 3 Production Improvement Process. Chapter 4 Planning techniques. Chapter 5 Workforce Motivation. Chapter 6 Cost Control. Chapter 7 Plant Management. . BUSINESS MANAGEMENT(NVQ levels 4 to5). Chapter 8 Project Procurement. Chapter 9 Estimating and Tendering. Chapter 10 Competitive Bidding. Chapter 11 Budgetary Control. Chapter 12 Cash Flow and Interim Valuations. Chapter 13 Economic Assessments. . ADMINISTRATION AND COMPANY MANAGEMENT(NVQ level 5). Chapter 14 Company Organisation. Chapter 15 Market Planning and Business Development. Chapter 16 International Construction Logistics and Risks. Chapter 17 Information Flow and Computer Systems. Chapter 18 Financial Management. . SELF LEARNING EXERCISES. Chapter 19 Problems and worked solutions. Chapter 20 Operational Research problems and worked solutions