Description
Unlike the typical construction project management textbooks available, the **2nd edition of *Management of Construction Projects: A Constructor’s Perspective*** (PDF) offers a fresh and engaging viewpoint by immersing readers in a single real-world construction project. This innovative approach not only highlights pivotal concepts in construction project management but does so from the constructor’s perspective, making it a unique educational resource designed to equip aspiring project managers with the essential knowledge, skills, and tools they need to excel in their careers.
In this updated edition, readers will delve deeper into a comprehensive new case study that challenges college students to navigate the core stages of construction project management, which include:
– Project leadership and ethics
– Contracts and subcontracting
– Quality assurance, cost control, and safety
– Effective scheduling, estimating, and planning
– Resolution of disputes, claims, and project close-outs
– Supply chain and materials management
This edition also introduces contemporary industry trends such as LEED certification, LEAN methodologies, and Building Information Modeling (BIM), ensuring that students are well-versed in current practices and technologies.
The eBook is filled with valuable resources like exercises, review questions, and chapter summaries, while also offering access to essential example schedules, plans, contracts, and other relevant documents via a companion website. With clear and approachable language from the constructor’s viewpoint, this text provides a practical overview of the roles project managers play and the extensive knowledge they require to successfully execute a project from inception to completion.
### Reviews
*”Management of Construction Projects, 2nd edition is the most valuable textbook I’ve encountered in my career as an educator. The content is directly applicable to the challenges faced by construction professionals daily. The example documents serve as excellent references for students who are being introduced to the construction industry. If our entire curriculum had to be based on a single ebook, it would undoubtedly be Management of Construction Projects 2e.”* — Joseph Fradella III, P.E., Senior Instructor, School of Civil & Construction Engineering, Oregon State University, USA
*”This textbook perfectly aligns with construction management programs as it’s the only one tailored specifically for constructors, showcasing both the technical elements and the management of the construction process. The use of a single case study effectively illustrates the entire process, tying together all essential components. Without a doubt, it stands out as the best resource available for future constructors.”* — James W. Jones, Ed.D., Construction Management Program Director, Ball State University, USA
*”Having been a construction management student at the University of Washington over two decades ago under the guidance of Len Holm and John, I can attest that their teachings have immensely benefited my career. Their new ebook is an authoritative resource that covers all aspects of becoming a successful project manager within any contracting firm. I strongly recommend it as mandated reading for anyone pursuing a career in building design, construction, or project development.”* — Patrick McQueen, Senior Project Manager, Lease Crutcher Lewis, USA
Discover how *Management of Construction Projects: A Constructor’s Perspective, 2nd edition* can transform your understanding of construction project management and pave the way for your future success in this dynamic field.
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