Project Management, Planning and Control, Fifth Edition: Managing Engineering, Construction and Manufacturing Projects to PMI, APM and BSI Standards [Paperback]

Albert Lester Qualifications: CEng FICE FIMech.E FIStruct.E FAPM (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 075066956X | ISBN-13: 978-0750669566 | Publication Date: November 30, 2006 | Edition: 5

Fully aligned with the latest 2006 Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) for both the Project Management Institute (PMI) and the Association of Project Management (APM), this book is a vital study aid for any Project Management Professional (PMP) qualification and reference that practising project managers will want to keep to hand.

Each of the core project management topics and principles is explained and applied through a careful balance of theory and practical examples. With its real-life case studies of engineering, manufacturing and construction projects, clear summaries and self-test resources, the book is a complete guide for any project manager.
The author: Albert Lester was a project manager with Tarmac Construction and Foster Wheeler Power Products, managing large multi-discipline projects. He has been a compiler and examiner for the APMP certificate, lectures on project management and has assessed many project management courses for APM.

* Covers the complete body of knowledge for project management professionals in the engineering, manufacturing & construction sectors
* Covers all theory & practice for the newly revised PMI and APM qualification exams and the latest version of BS 6079-1:2002
* Online Q&A resources for self-testing written by a qualified PMP exam accreditor

Editorial Reviews

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Reviews of previous editions:

"It is an extremely well written and illustrated book that is easy to read. It will be bought and used by a wide range of engineers from students to the qualified, and by a wide range of professions." - ENGINEERING WORLD

"An excellent book... written with wit and clarity, it should be read eagerly by the managing director as well as the engineering trainee." - THE ENGINEER

Book Description

The complete reference and guide, fully aligned to the latest PMI and APM body of knowledge, and the latest BS 6079 standard, for anyone serious about project management

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Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 5 edition (November 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 075066956X
• ISBN-13: 978-0750669566
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,034,436 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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