Construction Project Administration (8th Edition) [Hardcover]

Edward R. Fisk (Author), Wayne Reynolds (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0130993050 | ISBN-13: 978-0130993052 | Publication Date: July 1, 2005 | Edition: 8

For courses in Construction Management, Construction Contract Administration, and Construction Inspection. Drawing on the author's extensive experience in construction engineering, administration, and education, this text/reference addresses each of the principal contract administration duties in logical order--from the hands-on viewpoint of a resident engineer on a construction project. It specifically addresses the responsibility and authority of the Resident Project Representative, unlike other texts which focus on the project manager. The text takes a project team approach for improved job efficiency, outlining a construction team operation in which the administrator delegates to the greatest possible extent all those contract administration functions that can be more effectively done in the field.

Editorial Reviews

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"The text flows smoothly, is easily understood and is clear to anyone who reads it. Photos, illustrations, and example documents enhance the textual material." -- Wayne Reynolds, Eastern Kentucky University "Comprehensive, well written, accurate. Includes evidence of real-world problems and processes in the construction industry." -- David Bilbo, Texas A&M University "This is a very valuable text packed with a lot of good and pertinent information." -- Scott Fuller, Auburn University --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Unique in perspective, this text/reference addresses each of the principal contract administration duties -- in logical order -- from the hands-on viewpoint of a resident engineer on a construction project. It is ideal as a single-source primer for those new to construction, as a review for those preparing for certification exams, and as a reference for seasoned professionals. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 658 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 8 edition (July 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130993050
• ISBN-13: 978-0130993052
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #434,049 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Too wordy and unstructured, June 24, 2008

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This review is from: Construction Project Administration (8th Edition) (Hardcover)

One would have thought that after so many editions, the thick book would have been far less wordy and better structured. The main problem is not structuring according to project life cycle, resulting in many repetitions and unnecessary topics such as how to use a camera on site! Construction projects must be managed in a simple and efficient manner so that milestones can be tracked and problems are quickly resolved. Having unnecessary details divert attention from such basic principles.

22 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good reading in project management, September 17, 1998

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This review is from: Construction Project Administration (Hardcover)

the book covers most of the issues related to project management. Some topics are very informative even for soemone with experience in project management. overall a very good book on this subject.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Worst Construction Administration Book Ever, September 17, 2011

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This review is from: Construction Project Administration (9th Edition) (Hardcover)

This book has plenty of knowledge in it, however trying to use this textbook during homework assignments have made me extremely frustrated. Not everyone has access or in their possesion the references that are mentioned either. Not to mention to gain all those references, one may go broke just purchasing all of them. Also, the book is very hard to read. It jumps into case studies mid paragraph and doesn't exactly answer a question you're trying to get answered. The index is the worst. Most traditional indexes give a great idea where alot of items or subjects in their books, this one doesn't. You can look up one word, and yes it may have it in a section of the book, but it won't tell you all the sections it may come up in within the book.