Overview

This is an indispensible working tool for anyone involved in the management of residential construction projects. This book provides construction managers with a concise and practical guide to managing residential construction projects across their entire lifecycle - initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closing. By presenting project management tools in the context of their place in the project lifecycle, this volume provides readers with a thorough understanding of the repetitious nature of construction management, which is nevertheless of vital importance to successfully managing a project. With its step-by-step instructions, management templates, and real-world cases studies, Residential Construction Management is an indispensible tool.

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Author:   Joseph Griffin
Publisher:   J Ross Publishing
Imprint:   J Ross Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.408kg
ISBN:  

9781604270228

ISBN 10:   1604270225
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   30 March 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Project Management and Residential ConstructionProject Management Definition of a Project Triple-Constraint Project Lifecycle Residential ConstructionReferencesChapter 2 Initiating the Construction Project Introduction Where Do Ideas Come From? When to Assign a Project ManagerThe Initiation Process Creating the Project Proposal Reviewing the Project Proposal Approving the Project Proposal Transitioning to the Planning PhaseReferences Chapter 3 Planning the Construction Project Overview of the Chapter Nature of the Planning Phase Overview of the Project Plan Components Project Scope and Scope Management Plan Construction Schedule Cost Control Quality Assurance Human Resource Communication Risk Management Purchasing and Contract Administration Project Documentation and Project BaselinesCustomizing the Project PlanDeveloping the Project Plan Project Scope and Scope Management Construction Schedule Cost Control Plan Quality Assurance Plan Human Resource Plan Communication Plan Risk Management Plan Purchasing and Contract Administration Plan Project Documentation and Project BaselinesTransitioning to the Execution PhaseReferences Chapter 4 Executing the Construction ProjectCharacteristics Needed for Successful Execution Disciplined Highly Aware Service Oriented A Problem Solver An Effective Communicator Project Execution Executing the Work Breakdown Structure Section 1.1-Permitting and Site Prep Section 1.2-Foundation, Framing, and Rough-ins Section 1.3-Interior Finishes Section 1.4-Exterior Work and Finishes Section 1.5-Final Inspections Executing Management Plans Transitioning to the Controlling Phase Chapter 5 Controlling the Construction Project Performance Evaluation Primary Purpose of Performance Evaluation Types of Performance Evaluation Areas of Performance Evaluation Methods of Performance Evaluation Methods of Corrective Action Earned Value Management Risk Management Plan Specific Performance Evaluation Techniques Method of Process Improvement Integrated Change Control Integrated Change Control Defined Construction Change Control Process Change ControlReferences Chapter 6 Closing the Construction Project Client Final Inspection Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy Final Client Approval Builder-provided Closing Documents and Final Financial Statement Property Closing Warranty Procedures Client FeedbackJob Site Construction Stakeholders Project FileProject Team Audit Procedures Closing an Unsuccessful ProjectConcluding Comments Index

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After Joseph Griffin obtained a bachelor's degree in business management, he went on to begin working full-time in both the real estate and construction industry while simultaneously earning his Masters of Business Administration through Lenoir-Rhyne University. He later earned a Masters of Project Management through Western Carolina University. Joseph is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), a member of the Project Management Institute, a member of both local REALTOR associations and the National Association of REALTORS and holds the Graduate REALTOR Institute designation. He has authored several articles on construction and project management which have been featured in national publications.

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