Construction Management (PDF)

The construction industry faces continual challenges and
demands, due to market conditions and coercion by governments, for
improvements in safety, quality and cost control, and in the
avoidance of contractual disputes. To meet these challenges
construction enterprises need to constantly seek new directions and
business models in construction management. A number of
tools, methods and concepts have been developed and advocated as
aids to achieving improved performance, but many in the industry
find them confusing or are sceptical of their
relevance.

The third edition of Construction Management: New
Directionsbrings together, in a single volume, detailed
discussion of a range of contemporary management concepts which are
relevant to the construction industry, including strategic
management; benchmarking; reengineering; partnering and alliancing;
enterprise risk management; total safety management; total quality
management; value management and constructability. It provides
a straightforward, accessible and objective account of these
concepts, showing how they interrelate and can be used to improve
the performance of the construction firm.

This research based text will be essential reading for industry
leaders and practitioners, as well as researchers, postgraduate and
senior undergraduate students.

From a review of previous editions

I am in no doubt that this book will quickly become a
favourite among students and practitioners alike
--Construction Manager