Project Management In The Construction Industry

Project Management In The Construction Industry by Syed Ali Dilawer

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Book Summary:

The management of the construction projects continues to be a challenging occupation as the environment in which projects are constructed and the increasing demands and higher expectations are placed on project managers. A need has arisen for a new book to enable managers to take on the ever-changing challenges involved in overseeing whole work and dealing with the conflicting needs ofthe people involved in a construction project. Project Management in Construction provides a clear description of the aims of project management, based on best practice, and discusses the theory and practice in relation to multi- disciplinary engineering projects, both large and small. This trusted resource outlines the essential tenets of project management including estimating, purchasing, and administration ofthe contract.

Audience of the Book :

This book Useful for Engineering, Management students.

Table of Contents:

Preface

Acknowledgements

1. Construction Industry 
2. Project Life Cycle 
3. Project Execution and Control Overview 
4. Project Execution Plan 
5. Design Management Overview 
6. Design Process 
7. Value Engineering 
8. Procurement and Contract Strategy 
9. Tendering Process 
10. Construction Planning and Scheduling 
11. Programme Management and Control 
12. Cost Control 
13. Earn Value Analysis 
14. KPI (Key Performance Indicators) 
15. Quality Management 16. Safety
17. Logistic Plan
18. Change Management
19. Risk Management 
20. The Claim Management Outline 
21. Reports 
22. Project Closeout 
23. Templates 
Glossary 
References
Index