Construction Project Management (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

~ Frederick Gould (Author), Nancy E. Joyce (Author)

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"While reading Construction Project Management, I recalled the days early in my career as an architect/engineer. The description of weekly meetings and topics covered, estimates put together first by the architect on a square foot basis and the more detailed estimates of the general and subcontractors, and checking and coordination of shop drawings all rang true to my memory of how things actually happened on the job." — William W. Campbell, Montgomery College (retired)

Product Description

This book focuses on the collaborative effort required to complete any public or private construction project, providing the construction professional with the skills needed to work with and alongside the owner representative, the designer, and within the public's eye. It explains in detail the project elements and environment, and the responsibilities of the varied project professionals, and follows in detail the chronology of a project. Estimating, scheduling, control and administrative functions of a project are covered, and separate chapters on Leadership and Management, Construction Law, and Safety and Health are included. For construction professionals, including project managers, architects, project owners and their representatives, civil engineers, and practitioners who are looking for an understanding of the changes in their industry and new tools and management methods available for dealing with those changes.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 426 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (July 6, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130480541
• ISBN-13: 978-0130480545
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #708,331 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good introductory overview - but a little weak on real world applications, September 11, 2008

By	J. F. Mccarthy "Author of Choosing Project Su... (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Construction Project Management (3rd Edition) (Hardcover)

This book uniquely covered the traditional construction management subjects of estimating, scheduling, control, then added preconstruction activities and project delivery methods, followed by construction law and safety. These subject, which are integrated together in the work world, are usally found in 3-4 different books.

Some additional depth, such as adding order of magnitude estimating, and estimating by assemblies, was a welcome addition.

A little more "this is how it is really done in the real world" would have been helpful.Choosing Project Success - A Guide for Building Professionals

5.0 out of 5 stars The book is what its suppose to be, October 14, 2009

By	Thomas R. Pierson "trip11" (setttle;wa.usa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Construction Project Management (3rd Edition) (Hardcover)

This book came through with flying colors, along with plenty of time before classes got started.

11 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Construction managment, August 11, 2001

By	mike defilippo (boston, ma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Construction Project Management (Hardcover)

This book was written by my old professor at wentworth institute of technology. Although he only gave me a B in the class i have to say the book was written very well ;). It is designed to give the reader important information of construction management in a very basic way. If you are a beginner in the construction business you can not go wrong with this book.