Successful Construction Project Management: The Practical Guide
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (588 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00JX9AA04 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 514 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A glossary of terms is included since terminologies vary between countries and even companies.. However, others are only learned by experience, and often the hard way – learning from mistakes. Managing a construction project isn’t an easy job and requires a large skill set. They need to develop an appropriate construction methodology which uses the available personnel and equipment efficiently, enabling the project to be built in the shortest possible time, taking into account the client’s requirements and the project’s location and restraints. They must manage contractual issues with the client in a manner which doesn’t jeopardise their company, ensuring the project is financially successful, while always maintaining good client relations. Key features of the book are it:•is written for construction contractors by a contractor•is written in an easy to read, friendly style, and avoids being too ‘textbook’ in nature•has numerous practical examples of situations the author has seen and experienced over twenty-eight years in construction•includes many topics essential to successfully managing projects which aren’t included in most other project management books (such as; teamwork
His experience comprises securing work, client management, tender review, project management, contract management, project planning, problem solving and ensuring projects capture all potential variations. He has also written 'Building a Successful Construction Company - The Practical Guide' . He has held senior positio
S. Kirk said This book is fun to read and full of examples of what to. I'm learning as fast as I can to understand the challenges and pitfalls of project management. This book is fun to read and full of examples of what to be aware of with project management. His stories are insightful and educational. His style of writing is fun and useful. I recommend this book to anyo. "Five Stars" according to G_Dmaxx. Great book, this guy is a construction genius! Highly recommended.. This is a fantastic book to get a realistic and detailed idea of This is a fantastic book to get a realistic and detailed idea of construction management. It seems like it would be useful to people with experience, and it is very accessible to people like me that want to learn more about the field.
In addition, he has a strong focus on safety and quality. He has worked with a wide range of clients encompassing private, corporate, government, mining and oil and gas. About the Author Paul Netscher has worked in construction for 28 years and has been involved with over 120 projects, in five countries, across a wide variety of fields including; concrete structures, buildings, roads, earthworks and infrastructure. He has also written 'Building a Successful Construction Company - The Practical Guide' . He is passionate about mentoring and training and many in his team have developed and been promoted into senior management roles. His experience comprises securing work, client management, tender review, project management, contract management, project planning, problem solving and ensuring projects capture all potential variations. He has held senior positions in major construction companies, served on various industry bodies and advised on training, mentorin