Modern construction management.
Material type: TextPublication details: Oxford : Blackwell, 2006.Edition: 6th ed. / Frank Harris and Ronald McCaffer with Francis Edum-FotweDescription: x, 666 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN:- 9781405133258 (pbk.) :
- 9781405133258 (pbk.)
- 624.068 HAR
- HD9715
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Previous ed.: Oxford: Blackwell Science, 2001.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 644-653) and index.
1.Introduction -- 2.Quality management -- Section one: project production management (S/NVQ levels 3 to 4) -- 3.Production process improvement -- 4.Planning techniques -- 5.Workforce motivation -- 6.Cost control -- 7.Plant management -- Section two: Business management (NVQ levels 4 to 5) -- 9.Estimating and tendering -- 10.Competitive bidding -- 11.Budgetary control -- 12.Cash flow and interim valuations -- 13.Economic assessments -- Section three: Administration and company management (NVQ level 5) -- 14.Company organisation -- 15.Market planning and business development -- 16.International construction logistics and risks - 17.Information resources and ICT systems -- 18.Financial management -- Section four: Self learning exercises -- 19.Questions and solutions -- 20.Questions and solutions - operational research (OR).
This edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to cover the latest practices in PFI/PPP, risk management, supply networks, sustainability, lean construction, KPIs and value management. It now addresses the contractor's role and emphasises essential skills and core topics for career development.