Thursday, June 13, 2013

New Book Announcement: Barrie -- Professional Construction Management, 3e (Indian Reprint)

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Science, Engineering & Mathematics The subjects covered in this book include those normally studied in an introductory overview course on construction management, and there is enough depth and added material to serve as the basis for a more advanced course, focusing on organizational and contractual approaches to project management, and the related planning and control systems. This new edition strengthens its coverage of the business aspects of the industry, with a section devoted solely to the business methods in professional construction management. The text's practical in-depth approach to the major engineering and management techniques appeals to both students and practitioners alike. NEW TO THIS EDITION The entire test has been expanded to include detailed discussions, comparisons, and examples covering general contracting, design-build, and program management, as well as construction management. Chapter 2 adds a description of organizational options including functional, task force, line and staff, and matrix concepts. Incorporated practical examples of general contracting and design-build concepts in addition to the construction management principles. A new chapter includes information on risk management, insurance, bonding, and lines and licensing. Covers current practice in claims preparation, defense and alternate dispute resolution methods. ISBN: 9781259098420 I Pages: 672 I Price: Rs. 550.00 Table of Contents McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited B-4, Sector-63, NOIDA Phone: 0120-4383400 Professional Construction Management, 3e (Indian Reprint Edition) Primary Market - Civil Engineering (reference) Secondary Market - Civil Professionals Donald S. Barrie Drexel University Boyd C. Paulson Stanford University 1 Management in the Engineering and Construction Industry 2 Development And Organization Of Projects 3 Applications And Requirements For Management Organizations 4 Introduction To An Example Project 5 Preconstruction Site Investigation, Planning Scheduling, Estimating And Design 6 Bidding And Award 7 Construction 8 Application Of Controls 9 Selecting A Construction Manager 10 Concepts Of Project Planning And Control 11 Estimating Project Costs 12 Planning And Control Of Operations And Resources 13 Cost Engineering 14 Procurement 15 Value Engineering 16 Quality Assurance 17 Safety And Health In Construction 18 Risk Management, Insurance, Bonding, Liens And Licensing 19 Industrial Relations 20 Current State of The Art of Professional Construction Management Appendixes

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