Practical Construction Management / Edition 2

by R. H. B. Ranns, E. J. M. Ranns

Overview

Filled with practical advice for all aspects of the construction manager's role, this invaluable book fills a need for training in this essential subject, to ensure greater efficiency on site and smoother client-contractor relations.

Developed as a handy-reference guide for practitioners and also useful for students, it covers the broad range of responsibilities associated with the role, providing clear guidance and in-depth coverage of the essentials. Topics include financial responsibilities and how to handle them, tender preparation, people management, health and safety, contracts, subcontracting, measurement and quantities, insurance and risk and many more simple and effective methods for turning construction projects into reality.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415362573
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/25/2005
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	246
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

R. H. B. Ranns, E. J. M. Ranns

Table of Contents

Introduction; Chapter 1 Background; Chapter 2 The Tender; Chapter 3 Starting Up a Project; Chapter 4 Cost Control; Chapter 5 The Management of Subcontracts; Chapter 6 Management of Labour; Chapter 7 Insurance; Chapter 8 Contract; Chapter 9 Claims; Chapter 10 Adjudication; Chapter 11 Design Management and the CDM Regulations; Chapter 12 Quality, Environmental and Safety Management; Appendix Costs Appendix; Appendix1 Subcontract Appendix; Appendix2 Labour Appendix; Appendix3 Claims Appendix; Appendix4 Contract Appendix;

Editorial Reviews

'...an abundance of practical solutions...a very useful reference book that provides all the essential details of this post' - Chartered Builder

'...relevant to the entire construction market. [The authors] discuss industry trends and their getting work/doing work/getting paid model of contracting before covering project stages in depth. Appendices offer checklists and further information on cost, subcontracting, labor, safety, and claims aspects of construction project management.' - SciTech Book News

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