Table of Contents
1 Cover
4 Introduction Who Should Read This Book What This Book Covers Making the Most of This Book
5 Chapter 1: The Construction Industry The Scope of the Industry A Historical Perspective Industry Sectors The Project Players The Industry Image Career Opportunities Terms to Know Review Questions
6 Chapter 2: What Is Construction Management? Construction Management Defined The Construction Project The Owner Sets the Stage Project Delivery Methods Project Delivery Selection What Does a Construction Manager Do? What It Takes to Be a Construction Manager Terms to Know Review Questions
7 Chapter 3: How We Get the Work Finding the Work The Competition How We Play the Game Making the Bid/No Bid Decision A Final Note Terms to Know Review Questions
8 Chapter 4: The Construction Contract The Contract Documents The Construction Specification Institute Contract Types Terms to Know Review Questions
9 Chapter 5: Project Stages The Design and Construction Process The Successful Project Terms to Know Review Questions
10 Chapter 6: Managing the Project Team The Project Team Communication, Collaboration, and Integration The AEC Culture Management vs. Leadership Terms to Know Review Questions
11 Chapter 7: Performing Pre-construction Services The Evolution of Pre-construction Services What Are Pre-construction Services? Common Pre-construction Services Terms to Know Review Questions
12 Chapter 8: Estimating Project Costs What Is an Estimate? The Characteristics of a Good Estimator Factors Impacting Project Cost Types of Estimates Understanding Project Costs The Estimating Process Putting It All Together Completing the Estimate Terms to Know Review Questions
13 Chapter 9: Contract Administration Starting Off Right Who's on First? Coordinating Construction Details Getting Paid