Construction Project Management, 5th edition

Published by Pearson (April 19, 2022) © 2023

  • Frederick Gould
  • Nancy Joyce

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Title overview

Construction Project Management addresses all facets of the modern profession: key players, project phases and management tools. Co-authored by an academic and an industry professional, the text covers all industry sectors, from residential and commercial, to infrastructure and public construction.

You'll learn best practices for planning, while mastering modern tools for estimating, scheduling, control and feedback. Rich with actionable guidance, the text includes a complete project chronology, a walkthrough of project delivery methods and descriptions of key management challenges.

The 5th Edition adds fresh real-world context. It includes 6 new cases and new discussion questions complementing industry-authored sidebars. A rewritten Chapter 3 explores career success.

Table of contents

  1. The Construction Industry
  2. Project Participants
  3. Organizing and Leading the Construction Project
  4. Project Delivery Methods
  5. Project Chronology
  6. Construction Services During Design
  7. Bidding and Procurement
  8. Construction and Closeout
  9. Estimating Project Costs
  10. Project Planning and Scheduling
  11. Controlling Project Cost, Time, and Quality
  12. Project Administration
  13. Construction Law
  14. Construction Safety and Health

Author bios

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