Construction Project Management, 4th Edition
By Frederick Gould, Nancy Joyce
Published by Pearson
Copyright © 2023
Published Date: February 8, 2022
Master the principles, practices, and real-world strategies behind successful construction projects with the Construction Project Management, 5th Edition. Designed for students, professionals, contractors, and project managers, this comprehensive guide explores every stage of modern construction management across residential, commercial, infrastructure, and public sector projects.
Co-authored by both an academic expert and an industry professional, this edition combines practical experience with proven management theory to help readers understand the complete construction project lifecycle — from planning and estimating to scheduling, execution, control, and project delivery.
Whether you are preparing for a construction management career or enhancing your industry knowledge, this book provides actionable insights, management tools, and best practices used in today’s fast-paced construction environment.
Table of Contents
1. The Construction Industry
2. Project Participants
3. Organizing and Leading the Construction Project
4. Project Delivery Methods
5. Project Chronology
6. Construction Services during Design
7. Bidding and Procurement
8. Construction and Closeout
9. Estimating Project Costs
10. Project Planning and Scheduling
11. Controlling Project Cost, Time, and Quality
12. Project Administration
13. Construction Law
14. Construction Safety and Health
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