{"product_id":"construction-planning-programming-and-control-isbn-9781119109457","title":"Construction Planning, Programming and Control","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn essential introduction to the management of building projects\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstruction management is a complex discipline with many facets. The essence of construction management is the delivery of construction projects to meet the client’s goals whilst recognising the commercial interests of the many designers, consultants and contractors involved. Balancing the expected quality outcomes, the highest safety standards and time and budget pressures is not an easy task. Therefore, students and practitioners looking to understand the core principles of construction management need an authoritative, accessible and comprehensive text on the subject. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince its first edition in 1998, \u003ci\u003eConstruction Planning, Programming and Control \u003c\/i\u003ehas met this need with its practical approach to the management of construction projects. The book covers the principles and practice of project time and cost control and includes key related topics and more. It places the subject matter in the context of the challenges facing the construction industry and explains complex issues in a practical and understandable way.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders of the fourth edition of \u003ci\u003eConstruction Planning, Programming and Control \u003c\/i\u003ewill also find detailed coverage of: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcurement and contracts, supply chain and risk management and health and safety management including CDM 2015\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJCT 2016, NEC4; ICC and FIDIC conditions of contract\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMethod statements and the development of safe systems of work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThree new major case studies including an in-depth look at HS2 \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFully updated content to reflect new thinking with regard to modern methods of construction (MMC), building information modelling (BIM) and the latest planning and cost management software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eConstruction Planning, Programming and Control \u003c\/i\u003eis an invaluable reference for students of construction management, surveying, civil engineering, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xxvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xxix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcronyms xxxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Construction Projects 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Project Environment 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Project Risk 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Managing Construction Projects 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Modern Methods of Construction 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Procurement and Contracts 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Estimating and Bidding 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 The Planning Process 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Scheduling Techniques 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Construction Sequences 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Method Statements 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Planning for Safety 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Planning the Project 421\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Planning Cash Flow 457\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Project Control 489\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Controlling Time 511\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Controlling Money 553\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Controlling Resources 575\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Hotel and Commercial Centre 599\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Motorway Bridge Replacement 619\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 High Speed 2 641\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 686\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 687\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 689\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrian Cooke, MSc, \u003c\/b\u003eis a former chartered civil engineer, quantity surveyor, and builder with extensive practical experience in construction. He was a Principal Lecturer in construction management at Liverpool John Moores University and has lectured on construction management topics in the UK and overseas. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Williams, MSc, \u003c\/b\u003eis a former chartered builder and quantity surveyor with considerable practical experience in project management, estimating, quantity surveying and construction consultancy. He has worked for several major UK contractors and has held senior positions at Liverpool John Moores University, including Principal Lecturer and Head of Construction Management Development.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn essential introduction to the management of building projects\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstruction management is a complex discipline with many facets. The essence of construction management is the delivery of construction projects to meet the client’s goals whilst recognising the commercial interests of the many designers, consultants and contractors involved. Balancing the expected quality outcomes, the highest safety standards and time and budget pressures is not an easy task. Therefore, students and practitioners looking to understand the core principles of construction management need an authoritative, accessible and comprehensive text on the subject. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince its first edition in 1998, \u003ci\u003eConstruction Planning, Programming and Control \u003c\/i\u003ehas met this need with its practical approach to the management of construction projects. The book covers the principles and practice of project time and cost control and includes key related topics and more. 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