Description Construction Management Fundamentals is intended as an introduction to both technical and business sides of construction, and is intended for use in an undergraduate Civil Engineering curriculum or for graduate courses in Construction Management. The text covers fundamentals of construction in a logical, simple, and concise format, and many examples reinforce construction and management concepts through applications, photographs, and illustrations derived from actual projects. Based upon professional practice, standard formats for analyzing common problems are presented and explained preparing students for fast-paced bid preparation.
The second edition of Construction Management Fundamentals includes coverage of the Construction Specifications Institute’s new MasterFormat 2004 edition, as well as a completely rewritten safety chapter incorporating the latest OSHA required safety practices and reporting practices. The book will help prepare the student who may take one or two courses in construction or the construction management professional.
Key Features
Coverage of Both Management and Practice – The text is divided into two parts, Construction Management and Construction Practice, covering management, scheduling, estimating, and contracts as well as equipment selection and cost, and building materials and methods.
Discussion of latest trends and practices. The final chapter discusses the latest developments in "green" construction and LEED certification, as well as new trends in public/private partnerships.
Introduction to the Construction Industry – The first two chapters introduce the construction industry: Chapter 1 is a historical perspective of the industry; Chapter 2 is an overview of different parts of construction.
Clear Explanations of Terminology – For students who are not familiar with construction and its vocabulary, all terms are explained, not just defined, to allow application of the information.
New Features
Stressing the importance of safety, the authors have completely rewritten the Safety chapter and added more information of OSHA required safe practices and reporting requirements.
Updated coverage including the new Construction Specifications Institute MasterFormat 2004 Edition as well as other relevant changes in construction practice.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Historical Perspective
Part 1 - Construction Management: Chapter 2 Overview of the Construction Industry Chapter 3 Construction Management Functions Chapter 4 Scheduling Techniques for Construction Projects Chapter 5 Construction Cost Estimates Chapter 6 Estimating Heavy/Civil Projects Chapter 7 Estimating Building Projects Chapter 8 Construction Contracts Administration Chapter 9 Construction Accounting
Part 2 - Construction Practice: Chapter 10 Machine Power Chapter 11 Equipment Selection and Utilization Chapter 12 Equipment Cost Chapter 13 Building Materials Chapter 14 Building Construction Methods Chapter 15 Quality and Productivity Chapter 16 Safety Chapter 17 Trends
Appendixes: Appendix A Glossary Appendix B Selected Unit Equivalents