Real Life Construction Management Guide From A Z

Author : Jamil Soucar
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781480941397
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Real Life written by Jamil Soucar and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-02 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever experienced discrepancies between the concepts you read in textbooks and their real-life application? In order to successfully enter the field of construction management, one must incorporate both theoretical concepts and practical experiences. This book does just that. The book combines theoretical principles with real-life insight, offering a practical guide of best practices to be a successful construction manager. This book is a complete manual taking you through all phases of a project, from its inception, to design, to completion of construction. It will cover all the challenges you will face as a construction manager, whether you are working as an owner's representative, for a contractor, for an architect, or for an owner. This book is written in an easy-to-read, conversational style, and will benefit anyone, from a new construction manager to a seasoned professional. About the Author Jamil Soucar has passionately worked in the construction industry since 1983. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; a Certificate in Engineering Management for Construction from UCLA; and is licensed as a B-General Contractor. He has a construction management consulting business in Los Angeles, through which he consults to general contractors, owners and architects, and provides expert witness service to construction attorneys. Jamil has overseen over 500 projects from inception to closeout. He has worked as a superintendent, a project manager for contractors, and a construction manager consulting to owners. He has worked in civil engineering design and drafting surveys. Jamil was inspired to write this book after teaching construction management at night to working adults. He realized the need for construction management taught from the perspective of real-life experiences.

Author : Jamil Soucar
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 9781663255242
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Real Life Construction Management Guide From A - Z written by Jamil Soucar and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2023-12-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How many of us have been told after we graduated that what you studied in books is one thing and how it works in reality is something different! This book is a complete guide that takes you through all phases of a project from its inception, through design, all the way to construction completion teaching the concepts from a real life everyday perspective. It will give you step by step best practices injecting that element that no one talks about, human nature, egos and agendas. Don't kid yourself, when you manage projects you will be managing people more than construction. Whether you are managing projects as an Owner's representative, for a Contractor, if you are an Architect or an Owner who wishes to understand all aspects of projects. Whether you just started or already a practicing professional, this book will benefit you immediately. The book is an easy read stile that feels like a conversation more than a lecture.

Author : Jamil Soucar
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Real Life Construction Management Guide From A - Z - Colored Edition written by Jamil Soucar and published by . This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How many of us have been told after we graduated that what you studied in books is one thing and how it works in reality is something different! This book is a complete guide that takes you through all phases of a project from its inception, through design, all the way to construction completion teaching the concepts from a real life everyday perspective. It will give you step by step best practices injecting that element that no one talks about, human nature, egos and agendas. Don't kid yourself, when you manage projects you will be managing people more than construction. Whether you are managing projects as an Owner's representative, for a Contractor, if you are an Architect or an Owner who wishes to understand all aspects of projects. Whether you just started or already a practicing professional, this book will benefit you immediately. The book is an easy read stile that feels like a conversation more than a lecture.

Author : Jamil Soucar
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1663255237
Total Pages : 267 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Real Life Construction Management Guide From A - Z written by Jamil Soucar and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2023-12-04 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How many of us have been told after we graduated that what you studied in books is one thing and how it works in reality is something different! This book is a complete guide that takes you through all phases of a project from its inception, through design, all the way to construction completion teaching the concepts from a real life everyday perspective. It will give you step by step best practices injecting that element that no one talks about, human nature, egos and agendas. Don’t kid yourself, when you manage projects you will be managing people more than construction. Whether you are managing projects as an Owner’s representative, for a Contractor, if you are an Architect or an Owner who wishes to understand all aspects of projects. Whether you just started or already a practicing professional, this book will benefit you immediately. The book is an easy read stile that feels like a conversation more than a lecture.

Author : Joseph A. Griffin
Publisher : J. Ross Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1604270225
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Residential Construction Management written by Joseph A. Griffin and published by J. Ross Publishing. This book was released on 2010-03-15 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Residential Construction Management will provide construction managers a concise and practical guide to managing residential construction projects. One of the fundamental reasons residential contractors fail to prosper is that they are poor managers. By presenting project management tools in their appropriate context of the project lifecycle—initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing, readers will more clearly understand the iterative nature of construction management, which is a key to successfully managing a construction project. You can't afford to be without this indispensible working tool and its step-by-step instructions, project management templates, and real-world case studies. Residential Construction Management provides construction managers a concise and practical guide to managing residential construction projects. One of the fundamental reasons residential contractors fail to prosper is that they are poor managers. By presenting project management tools in their appropriate context of the project lifecycle — initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing — you will more clearly understand the true nature of construction management, which is a key to successfully managing a construction project. You can't afford to be without this indispensible working tool and its step-by-step instructions, project management templates, and real world case studies.Key Features ¦ Walks you through the entire project management lifecycle resulting in a better understanding of the iterative processes of construction management ¦ Offers the information and real world tools needed to successfully apply to a planned or current project ¦ Shows how various knowledge areas and project management tools interact when doing a project providing you with the knowledge to create your own project plan ¦ Offers a downloadable building specification form, change order authorization form, construction schedule, sample budget, construction flowchart, a guide to working with bankers for spec home loans, and much more — available from the Web Added Value™ Download Resource Center at www.jrosspub.com

Author : John J. McKeon
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118122755
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Becoming a Construction Manager written by John J. McKeon and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-03-06 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The must-have guide for anyone considering a career in construction management Becoming a Construction Manager explains everything a person needs to know to become a Construction Manager—from formal education to getting their first job. This practical guide is packed with useful information for anyone considering or beginning a career in construction management, as well as professional construction managers seeking to work in a specific area. From schedule and cost management to sustainability and technology implementation, all of the important career choices are explained by successful construction managers at top international firms. The only guide available on careers in this fast-growing field Offers practical guidance in a concise, easy-to-use format, illustrated throughout In-depth profiles with construction managers of varying specialties give students and new architects an inside view of the real-world, day-to-day experiences of a working builder Includes interviewing tips and up to date information on where the jobs are in the field, along with an extensive resource section on professional organizations and educational opportunities Introduction by Bruce D'Agostino, President and CEO of the Construction Management Association of America Providing an overview of the profession, educational requirements, specialties, and the job search, this is a one-stop resource that supplies the inside track on this rapidly growing profession.

Author : S. Keoki Sears
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118000242
Total Pages : 419 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Construction Project Management written by S. Keoki Sears and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-09-29 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than thirty years, Construction Project Management by Clough and Sears has been considered the preeminent guide to the Critical Path Method (CPM) of project scheduling. It combines a solid foundation in the principles and fundamentals of CPM with particular emphasis on project planning, demonstrated through an example project. This Fifth Edition features a range of improvements. New pedagogical devices improve absorption of the material. Updated labor, material, and equipment pricing is incorporated into the text. Coverage is enhanced by discussions of contemporary planning and management methods such as Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and the Earned Value Management System (EVMS). A highway bridge with a complete cost estimate, including SI units, illustrates each of the principles of project management. Using this basic information and the case studies in the appendix, readers are given project management problems and hands-on project management experience. The Fifth Edition features include: Complete coverage of planning and scheduling principles that apply to every type of construction project Expanded coverage of production planning Large foldout illustrations conveniently integrated throughout the book Thorough and up to date, Construction Project Management, Fifth Edition is a superb text for students and an indispensable on-the-job reference for builders, architects, civil engineers, and other construction professionals.

Author : David Glass
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1532004850
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Construction Management 101 written by David Glass and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2016-10-07 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical approach full of real life experiences, sprinkled with humor, and recommended to any construction manager seeking to improve their knowledge. A welcome approach that deviates from the theoretical books on construction management Carl Lyons, MS Engr, PE. Lead for Engineering & Construction FAA ASR-11 Radar Program His book investigates the critical elements of construction management in a clear and concise manner. The book in its entirety honors the three basic components of good writing: clarity, logical continuity and thoroughness Construction Management 101 offers a treatise which is full of gems that will help clarify the issues of construction management even for novice designers, planners and constructors working in a variety of industrial settings. The author shares these gems with his audience in an unselfish, unassuming and in an easy-reading style Turgay Ertekin Professor of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Penn State University Very Intuitive, right on the money, a must for any construction professional regardless of experience Charles M. Myers, Master Millwright

Author : Sidney M Levy
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN 13 : 9780080949802
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Construction Process Planning and Management written by Sidney M Levy and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2009-09-24 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By their very nature, construction projects can create seemingly endless opportunities for conflict. Written by a best selling author with over 40 years of experiences in the construction and general contracting business, Construction Process Planning and Management provides you with the necessary tools to save time and money on your construction project. In this book, Sid Levy provides valuable advice for avoiding or working through the common problems that are a result of the long-term nature of construction projects, failure to select a ?project delivery system? appropriate to the project, incomplete drawing and specifications, unrealistic scheduling, poor communication and coordination among participants, and inadequate contract administration. From project genesis, through design development to contractor and contract selection, on to construction oversight, punch list and successful project close-out, this book will point out those pitfalls to avoid and offer practical advice at every step along the way. Administer the general construction process including solicitation of contractor's qualifications (pre-qualify bidders), comparative analysis of bid packages, recommendation for contract award, contract document negotiation and documentation of job change orders Provide Project Planning and on-site management and coordination of all construction projects Ensure compliance of building construction rules and regulations and collaborate with chief engineers to monitor quality of construction Conduct technical/plan review of construction documents and submit written responses identifying required corrections or changes Design, implement and oversee Company standards for construction policies, practices and processes

Author : Dennis H. Sanders
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 146206714X
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Field Guide for Construction Management written by Dennis H. Sanders and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-12-19 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From any perspective, the ideal construction project is one in which the contractor shows up on your doorstep with the right price and all of his tools, people, and equipment ready to start, and builds exactly what you want for the price you want and finish on schedule. Everyone then goes away, happy as clams. This is the ideal, but it never occurs. The world is a competitive place; to survive, contractors must think competitively in order to win work. They must find a way to complete a quality project for the lowest price. Circumstances can easily derail even the best plans and contractors, but with planning, delays and cost overruns can be minimized. This handbook helps guide the construction manager through the trials and tribulations of selecting, expecting, rejecting, prompting, requiring, and documenting what the contractor produces on the project. Contracts can be written that foresee common problems and provide the construction manager with their resolution. The concepts in Field Guide for Construction Management can help you do just that.