Engineering Design and Construction Project Management (2nd Edition)

Author: (USA) Oberlander
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: This book introduces the principles and techniques of project management for engineering construction projects, covering the entire process from the owner's research stage through design and construction to project completion. The book particularly emphasizes management in the early stages of a project and highlights achieving owner satisfaction with project quality as a key element of project management. Through detailed text and numerous illustrations, it provides a comprehensive guide to managing the three fundamental elements of engineering design and construction projects (scope, budget, and schedule). The book consists of 14 chapters, covering the entire process and various aspects of engineering construction project management: project definition, project scope, project budget, project planning, project schedule, project design, project construction, project tracking, and project completion. The intended readers include engineering design and construction professionals and managers, engineering consultants, construction supervision personnel, students majoring in engineering supervision and management, and others.