Project Management In The Construction Industry

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.