Construction Project Mastery: The Best First Step Toward A Career In Construction Management

Construction projects are highly structured endeavors, whether that’s building a shopping mall or a single-dwelling residence. They have a lot of moving parts and people that must be precisely coordinated. Just like any other project, construction project management has phases, from design to planning to schedule to the build itself. Each of these phases is complicated enough by themselves, but in congress with the whole project, they grow exponentially more complex.
Why do construction projects fail? This is a question asked throughout the industry and there are many different answers. In an industry that is based on repetition (project to project), there isn't a significant improvement year over year.
If you're on a construction project you'll know that everyone does things differently. With this book, you'll discover the right way to do things that will save you time, and help to make your project more successful.
Through reading this book you'll discover industry secrets and advice on topics like:
Project Start-Up, Tendering, and Estimate
The submittal and RFI Management
Cost management and submitting a profitable change order
Site tasks such as planning a crane lift, setting up temporary electrical and heating systems
Project closeout and commissioning