PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION. 2ND EDITION

Abstract

In this book the principles and techniques of managing engineering and construction projects from the owner's study through design and construction to completion are presented. It emphasizes project management during the early stages of proejct development because the abilityto influence the quality, cost, and schedule of a project can best be achieved during the early stages of development. The primary thrust of this book is preproject planning to develop a comprehensive work plan to integrate the design and construction process. This book integrates the basic steps that are used to manage a project: project scope definition, budgeting, planning and scheduling, project tracking, construction, and project close out. Check lists are provided in each chapter to ensure that all participants in a project are informed of their responsibilities. Numerous examples are given to illustrate the material presented in the text. Number tables and graphs are included and discussed throughout this book to provide guidelines for management of the three basic components of a project: scope, budget and schedule. The process of linking the components of a project into a comprehensive work plan to guide the entire project to successful completion, is outlined. This revised edition of the book has three new chapters to increase emphasis on important topics of project management: Working with project teams, Early estimates, and Design proposals. These chapters address issues that have profound impacts on the successful completion of any project. The final outcome of a project is highly dependent on effective project teams. Early estimates become the bench-mark for later decision making that affects all aspects of the project. Design proposals form the basis of the construction phase of the project, when a majority of the cost is expended.