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 -