Includes bibliographical references (page 225) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Overview of project management -- Staffing the project team -- Fundamentals of scheduling -- Computer tools for project management -- Technical, schedule, financial management -- Cost estimating -- Leadership fundamentals -- Effective communications -- Economic decision making -- Contract planning essentials -- Commissioning construction projects -- Case study : Microbial abatement of a moldy hotel.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"Project management is the key to any engineering and construction project's success. With this reference book, learn real-world strategies to make projects into on-time, within-budget, high-quality success stories. Specifics of scheduling, cost estimating and leadership skills are fully detailed. A thorough discussion of how to organize projects from the very beginning is offered, along with win-win negotiation skills to employ during each stage of a project. Real-world examples facilitate the reader's understanding of how to apply every aspect of the material presented. Loaded with forms, checklists and case studies, this is an invaluable reference for everyone involved in managing engineering and construction projects."--Jacket.
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
Title
Project management and leadership skills for engineering and construction projects.
International Standard Book Number
0824709993
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Facility management.
Project management.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS-- Production & Operations Management.