Synopsis
Covering all of the important business and legal aspects of construction management, this new edition of Construction Project Administration will prove an invaluable resource to owners, engineers, constructors, architects, and students. Mr. Fisk and his new coauthor, Wayne Reynolds, have updated all of the chapters with information about the newest technology in the field.
Some of the key features include:
- Coverage of the new codes, regulations, and legal decisions to aid management decision-making.
- Clear, easy-to-read style.
- Charts, photos, and drawings to enhance the text discussion.
- New material on Electronic Project Administration.
- Coverage of international business practice to reflect the globalization of the industry.
- Updated information on construction scheduling as well as value engineering.
Booknews
Covers all information needed by design professionals, project managers, contract administrators, and resident engineers or inspectors, laying out steps for conducting on-site project administration. Contains chapters on areas including the project delivery system, resident inspection office responsibilities, documentation, construction laws and labor relations, meetings and negotiations, materials, claims and disputes, and project closeout. Includes chapter problems, sample forms, and b&w photos of building sites. Fisk is a construction consultant in Orange, CA, and teaches short courses for the University of California and the University of Washington. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)