Construction Management JumpStart
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| Rating | : | 4.67 (597 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0782143369 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 329 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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Launch Your Construction Management Career—Quickly and EffectivelyWritten by an experienced construction management specialist, Construction Management JumpStart provides all the core information you need, whether you're considering a new career or expanding your responsibilities:Understanding the functions of construction managementUnderstanding the design and construction processWorking with contracts documentsEstimating project costsAdministering contractsManaging the job siteCreating and maintaining a project scheduleMeasuring project performanceControlling qualityEnsuring project safety
Five Stars Rita Good book !!!. "A good oreintation for those considering entering the commercial construction field" according to J. F. Mccarthy. The book is a useful overview of the management and administrative aspects of a commercial construction company. It is clearly written for a student or others considering entering the field. The organized presentation may clarify and refresh the thinking of a seasoned professional, but will provide little new in-depth information.A limitation is that this is a construction management, but not project management perspective. So, the idea of establishing the nature and goal (charter) of a project, and feed back and control i. Crucial Comrehensive Research A must read for anyone in the design & construction industries, from student to seasoned professional.
From the Back CoverLaunch Your Construction Management Career—Quickly and Effectively Written by an experienced construction management specialist, Construction Management JumpStart provides all the core information you need, whether you’re considering a new career or expanding your responsibilities:Understanding the functions of construction managementUnderstanding the design and construction processWorking with contracts documentsEstimating project costsAdministering contractsManaging the job siteCreating and maintaining a project scheduleMeasuring project performanceControlling qualityEnsuring project safety
Housing & Design/Construction Management, a Ph.D., Education & Human Resources, and is a licensed Class A Contractor. . Barbara Jackson, is the CEO/President, Design-Build Services, Inc and Professor of Construction Management at California Polytechnic State University. She holds a B.S