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Construction Management JumpStart : The Best First Step Toward a Career in Construction Management by Barbara J. Jackson (2020, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-101119451019
ISBN-139781119451013
eBay Product ID (ePID)20038434750
Product Key Features
Edition3
Book TitleConstruction Management Jumpstart : the Best First Step Toward a Career in Construction Management
Number of Pages512 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicConstruction / General, Industries / Construction
Publication Year2020
IllustratorYes
GenreTechnology & Engineering, Business & Economics
AuthorBarbara J. Jackson
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.3 in
Item Weight27.2 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2019-045368
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal624.068
SynopsisThe bestselling introduction to the field, updated and expanded Construction Management Jumpstart is the definitive introduction to the field, providing a detailed walkthrough of each stage of a project from the construction manager s perspective., The bestselling introduction to Construction Management updated and expanded Construction Management Jumpstart is the definitive introduction to the field, providing a detailed walkthrough of each stage of a project from the construction manager s perspective. Authoritative coverage of fundamental concepts and practices clearly delineates the construction project manager s role, while step-by-step guidance provides valuable instruction for essential management duties. The third edition has been updated to reflect the field s current environment and best practices, giving students a highly-relevant introduction to an evolving industry. Expanded chapters on Virtual Design and Construction and the Construction Contract, and three new chapters include insightful discussion of the pre-construction phase, project team management, and sustainability; challenging chapter review questions help reinforce important concepts and translate them to practice. Construction managers and project managers use many of the same tried-and-true techniques but construction managers must also adhere to a vast array of industry-specific standards and regulations, and manage risks uniquely associated with the complexities of the building process. This book helps you build a foundation in critical concepts and practices while tailoring traditional project management techniques to the construction management sphere. Understand essential management roles and responsibilities for each stage of a construction project Learn how to estimate costs, administer contracts, manage operations, monitor performance, assess risks, and more Explore critical concepts in planning and scheduling that help keep projects running on-time and on-budget Evolving regulations, advancing technology, and economies in flux all impact the construction industry in a number of ways; management s job is to clear obstacles to delivery and streamline the project s completion. To be effective, construction managers must stay up to date on the latest tools and best practices, and have a strong grasp of the fundamentals of the role. Construction Management Jumpstart provides a practical, highly-relevant introduction to the field., The bestselling introduction to the field, updated and expanded Construction Management Jumpstart is the definitive introduction to the field, providing a detailed walkthrough of each stage of a project from the construction manager's perspective. Authoritative coverage of fundamental concepts and practices clearly delineates the manager's role, while step-by-step guidance provides valuable instruction for essential management duties. This new third edition has been updated to reflect the field's current environment and best practices, giving students a highly-relevant introduction to an evolving industry. Three new chapters include insightful discussion of the pre-construction phase, team management, and sustainability; challenging chapter review questions help reinforce important concepts and help translate them to practice. Construction managers work alongside project managers, and use many of the same tried-and-true techniques--but construction managers must also adhere to a vast array of industry-specific standards and regulations. This book helps you build a foundation in critical concepts and practices while tailoring traditional project management techniques to the construction management sphere. Understand essential management roles and responsibilities for each stage of a construction project Learn how to estimate costs, administer contracts, manage operations, monitor performance, assess risks, and more Explore critical concepts in planning and scheduling that help keep projects running on-time and on-budget Discover how Building Information Modeling software is impacting the industry, and how it affects construction management Evolving regulations, advancing technology, and economies in flux all impact the construction industry in a number of ways; management's job is to clear obstacles to delivery and streamline the project's completion. To be effective, construction managers must stay up to date on the latest tools and best practices, and have a strong grasp of the fundamentals of the role. Construction Management Jumpstart provides a practical, highly-relevant introduction to the field.
LC Classification NumberHD9715.A2J32 2020
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