Managing the Construction Process: Estimating, Scheduling, and Project Control

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Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2005 - Architecture - 385 pages

Comprehensive and unique in its perspective, this reliable, easy-to-read book coversallareas of the Construction Management industry—with a balanced focus on both theory and practicality. It helps users gain a working knowledge of the whole Building Industry, as well as the technical skills required to manage a construction project from conception through occupancy. It emphasizes current industry practices, making it a useful reference for the construction professional.All topic areas are clearly marked for easy reference; these include: construction project management, contracts and delivery methods, detailed estimating, scheduling, network construction, project control, and project updating.For construction professionals, including engineers, technicians, schedulers, and planners.

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Contents

SECTION ONE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
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THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROCESS
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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND DELIVERY METHODS
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TitleManaging the Construction Process: Estimating, Scheduling, and Project Control
AuthorFrederick E. Gould
Edition3, illustrated
PublisherPearson/Prentice Hall, 2005
Original fromthe University of Michigan
DigitizedDec 5, 2007
ISBN013113406X, 9780131134065
Length385 pages
Subjects ›  › 

Architecture / Project Management
Business & Economics / Industries / Construction
House & Home / Design & Construction
Technology & Engineering / Civil / General
Technology & Engineering / Construction / General
Technology & Engineering / Project Management
  
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