Modern construction management /
Frank Harris, Ronald McCaffer with Francis Edum-Fotwe.
- Seventh edition.
- xiii, 558 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 533-542) and index.
1. Introduction -- 2. Quality management -- I. Project production management : 3. Production process improvement -- 4. Planning techniques -- 5. Workforce motivation -- 6. Project cost control -- 7. Management of equipment -- II. Business management : 8. Project procurement -- 9. Estimating and tendering -- 10. Competitive bidding -- 11. Company budgetary control -- 12. Cash flow and interim valuations -- 13. Economic assessments -- III. Administration and company management : 14. Company organization -- 15. Market planning and business development -- 16. International construction logistics and risks -- 17. Information resources and ICT systems -- 18. Financial management -- IV. Self-learning exercises : 19 Questions : construction management -- 20. Questions : operational research (OR) -- 21. Questions : Six sigma.
This new edition of a core undergraduate textbook for construction managers reflects current best practice, topical industry preoccupations and latest developments in courses and fundamental subjects for students. While the construction process still requires traditional skills, changes over recent decades today demand improved understanding of modern business, production and contractual practices. The authors have responded accordingly and the book has undergone a thorough re-write, eliminating some of the olde.