Construction Project Management: A Complete Introduction

by Alison Dykstra

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 --

Genres: Construction

402 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Liz Hayes · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great introduction if you know nothing about construction management and are curious if it might interest you.

[Tim Lee · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lots of redundancy

[Rodrigo Chavez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Buen libro, como dice el título, es una introducción , es muy redundante