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Construction Management

Principles and Practice

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  • © 2004
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Authors:
  1. Alan Griffith
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  2. Paul Watson
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  • Comprehensive coverage of construction management
    Suitable as a course textbook for introductory modules and a reference book for later modules 
    Up-to-date with latest developments in the field e.g. electronic information flow 
    Packed with examples and case study material
    Alan Griffith is an established author in this area having written numerous books

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Introduction

    • Alan Griffith, Paul Watson
    Pages 1-8

  3. Corporate and Project Management

    • Alan Griffith, Paul Watson
    Pages 9-23

  4. Effective and Efficient Site Management

    • Alan Griffith, Paul Watson
    Pages 24-85

  5. Planning and Programmes

    • Alan Griffith, Paul Watson
    Pages 86-114

  6. Operations, Cost Planning and Monitoring Expenditure

    • Alan Griffith, Paul Watson
    Pages 115-182

  7. Site Establishment

    • Alan Griffith, Paul Watson
    Pages 183-200

  8. Plant and Materials

    • Alan Griffith, Paul Watson
    Pages 201-220

  9. Progress and Control

    • Alan Griffith, Paul Watson
    Pages 221-235

  10. Quality Assurance

    • Alan Griffith, Paul Watson
    Pages 236-305

  11. Health and Safety

    • Alan Griffith, Paul Watson
    Pages 306-416

  12. Environment

    • Alan Griffith, Paul Watson
    Pages 417-499

  13. Post-Contract Review

    • Alan Griffith, Paul Watson
    Pages 500-505

  14. Back Matter

    Pages 506-508
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About this book

Behind the success of any construction project is the effective site management of the works by the principal contracting organisation. Construction Management provides a comprehensive introduction to the key management concepts, principles and practices that contribute to project success. Up-to-date with the latest developments in the field, and packed with examples and case study material, this book is suitable for a range of students including: HNC/D and undergraduates students on building, civil engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, building surveying and architecture courses.
It would also be a useful reference for postgraduates and young construction professionals.

About the authors

ALAN GRIFFITH is Professor of Building and Construction Management at The Centre for the Built Environment, School of Environment and Development, Sheffield Hallam University. He is an experienced author, and has written numerous books for Palgrave Macmillan and Longman.

PAUL WATSON is Principal Lecturer and Subject Course Leader in the School of Environment and Development, Sheffield Hallam University. His main research interest is quality issues related to industry and education.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Construction Management

  • Book Subtitle: Principles and Practice

  • Authors: Alan Griffith, Paul Watson

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-230-50021-1

  • Publisher: Red Globe Press London

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2004

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XI, 508

  • Additional Information: Previously published under the imprint Palgrave

  • Topics: Construction Management

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