Construction Project Management A Complete Introduction

Alison Dykstra, "Construction Project Management: A Complete Introduction"
English | 2011 | pages: 426 | ISBN: 098270349X | PDF | 141,7 mb
What it takes to develop, plan and manage a construction project. This straightforward and readable, yet thorough, textbook focuses on the role of the contractor, taking the reader from start to finish – from the early development stage through bidding, selection of the contractor, the construction itself, and close-out. A wide range of practical issues are explored, and frequently-asked questions answered: – Exactly who the players are in construction and what each one does – Why contractors should avoid some jobs, and how they get the right jobs – What bidding is, and why the low bid isn’t always the best bid – Why different types of construction contracts carry different levels of risk – The link between the type of contract and how the contractor gets paid – Why cost estimates and schedules are keys to project success – How a general contractor brings in a job on time and on budget And much more: – Bonds, insurance, and liens –