Description - Construction Management Jumpstart, Second Edition by Barbara J. Jackson
Launch your career in construction management with this
one-of-a-kind book
The construction management industry is expected to increase
employment by 16 percent over the next decade. This second edition
of a bestselling introduction to construction management walks you
through each stage of the construction management process.
Written from the constructor's perspective, this book will
familiarize you with all the construction management fundamentals
and how Building Information Modeling (BIM) is impacting the
construction management profession.
Covers interoperability of technology advances in the
construction industry
Explains how BIM is challenging the traditional approach to
project delivery and how this affects the constructor's role
Elaborates each stage of the design and construction process
and the tasks associated with each of them
Shows step-by-step how to estimate project costs, administer
contracts, manage job site and construction operations, plan and
schedule a project, monitor project performance, manage project
quality and safety, and assess project risks
Provides review questions at the end of each chapter to help
enforce understanding
The tried-and-true project management principles presented in
this book will help ensure you a successful start to your
career.
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Construction Management JumpStart: The Best First Step Toward a Career in Construction Management
