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.
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 Building Materials Chapter 13 Quality and Productivity Chapter 14 Trends