Managing construction projects
This text defines the principles of construction project management so that readers can apply them to particular management problems. It applies business process analysis to the management of projects and reviews the large number of tools and techniques available.
xviii, 458 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
9780632058884, 0632058889
52531666
Part I Introduction: The management of construction projects; The context of construction project management; Part II Defining the project mission: Deciding what the client wants; Managing stakeholders; Part III Mobilising the resource base: Forming the project coalition; Motivating the project coalition; The dynamics of the supply chain; Part IV Riding the project life-cycle: The project life-cycle; Defining problems and generating solutions; Managing the budget; Managing the programme; Managing conformance quality; Managing uncertainty and risk on the project; Managing project information; Part V: Leading the project coalition: Designing effective project organisations; Infusing the project mission; Conclusions: Revaluing construction project management; Bibliography