Architectural Business Practices, Industry Profiles - General & Miscellaneous, General & Heavy Industry - Construction & Engineering, Project Management, Business Aspects of Engineering, Industrial Management
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Overview
This practical handbook offers welcome assistance for managing a project from start to finish for engineers, architects and contractors who are called upon to insure that engineering and construction projects are completed both on time and within budget. Numerous checklists, forms and diagrams are provided to clearly illustrate the concepts essential to project success. Features of this real-world-oriented text include case studies with detailed schedules, methods for developing and checking an estimate, tips for minimizing financial risks, and guidelines for maintaining effective control of a project throughout both engineering and construction phases. This second edition includes a new chapter on Personal Performance, Company Culture and Project Leadership for the 1990s. This chapter deals with improving communication and removing barriers for effective project management channels. In addition, a new chapter addresses contract planning essentials which includes "tricks of the trade" for developing contract strategies, defining responsibilities and addressing various forms of contracts including reimbursable, fixed price and target contracts.Book Details
Published
January 1, 1989
Publisher
Fairmont Press
Pages
313
Format
Hardcover, 1989
ISBN
9780881730401