Construction project management

Title:

Personal Author:

Gould, Frederick E., 1954-

Publication Information:

Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall, 2000

ISBN:

9780136958598

Subject Term:

Building -- Superintendence

Added Author:

Joyce, Nancy (Nancy Eleanor)

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The construction industry has shifted from narrowly scoped services to the forefront of the design and construction profession, according to Gould (Wentworth Institute of Technology) and Joyce (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). With the input of guest contributors, they address the human and t

M. Ilyas Bhatti, P.E., President and Barry FriswoldDr. James M. Becker, PresidentKevin HinesTerry Anderson, P.E.Kenneth H. Stowe, P.E.

1 The Construction Industry	p. 1
Introduction	p. 2
What Is the Construction Industry?	p. 3
Industry Sectors	p. 7
The Residential Sector	p. 8
Building Construction	p. 9
Infrastructure and Heavy Construction	p. 10
Industrial	p. 12
Research and Development	p. 13
Trends in the Industry	p. 13
Promoting the Construction Profession	p. 15
Demographics	p. 17
Opportunities	p. 17
Computer-Integrated Construction	p. 19
Conclusion	p. 22
Chapter Review Questions	p. 24
Exercises	p. 25
2 Project Participants	p. 27
Introduction	p. 28
Owners	p. 29
Public Owners	p. 30
Private Owners	p. 31
Owner Representation	p. 31
Design Professionals	p. 33
Architects	p. 36
Engineers	p. 40
Construction Professionals	p. 42
Constructors	p. 42
Specialty Contractors	p. 44
The Trades	p. 44
The Advantages of Union Versus Merit Shops	p. 46
Material Suppliers	p. 48
Equipment Suppliers	p. 49
Other Participants	p. 50
Organization of Companies	p. 51
Conclusion	p. 53
Chapter Review Questions	p. 54
Exercises	p. 55
3 Project Delivery Methods	p. 57
Introduction	p. 58
Managing Project Risks	p. 59
Lessons from History	p. 59
Delivering a Project Fast	p. 62
Assessing Project Risks	p. 63
General Risks	p. 64
Project-Specific Risks	p. 65
Seabrook Station	p. 66
The Owner Organization	p. 69
Minimizing Risk	p. 70
Choosing the Right Delivery Method	p. 70
Choosing a Contract Type	p. 71
Monitoring the Entire Process	p. 71
Delivery Methods	p. 71
Traditional	p. 71
Design/Build	p. 75
Construction Project Management	p. 79
Contract Types	p. 82
Single Fixed Price	p. 83
Unit Price Contract	p. 83
Cost Plus a Fee	p. 85
Contract Changes	p. 86
Conclusion	p. 88
Chapter Review Questions	p. 90
Exercises	p. 91
4 Project Chronology	p. 93
Introduction	p. 94
Initiation of the Project	p. 96
Feasibility Analysis	p. 97
Financing	p. 99
Design of the Project	p. 100
Programming	p. 101
Schematic Design	p. 102
Design Development	p. 103
Construction Documents	p. 103
Procurement	p. 104
Construction	p. 104
Turnover and Startup	p. 105
Operation of the Facility	p. 106
Disposal of the Facility	p. 106
Conclusion	p. 106
Chapter Review Questions	p. 107
Exercises	p. 108
5 Construction Services During Design	p. 109
Introduction	p. 110
Finding the Right Construction Manager	p. 112
Request for Proposal	p. 114
Team Introductions	p. 115
Tasks and Responsibilities of the Construction Manager	p. 116
Feasibility Studies	p. 116
Site Investigations	p. 117
Construction, Not Disruption	p. 121
Noise Mitigation	p. 121
Traffic Flow	p. 122
Pedestrian and Business Access	p. 123
Air Quality	p. 124
The Way of the Future	p. 124
Value Engineering	p. 127
Up/Down Construction in Boston: an Example of Construction Innovation	p. 133
What Is Up/Down Construction?	p. 133
Example Projects	p. 134
Conclusion	p. 136
Design Review	p. 136
Estimating	p. 137
Scheduling	p. 137
Long-Lead Item Procurement	p. 138
Work Packages	p. 138
Conclusion	p. 139
Chapter Review Questions	p. 140
Exercises	p. 142
6 Bidding and Procurement	p. 143
Introduction	p. 145
Qualification of Bidders	p. 146
Work Packages	p. 147
Construction Documents	p. 150
Bidding Information	p. 150
Invitation to Bid	p. 151
Instruction to the Bidders	p. 152
Bid Form	p. 153
Alternates	p. 153
Addenda	p. 154
Contractual Information	p. 154
Agreement	p. 155
General Conditions	p. 157
Special Conditions	p. 157
Bonds	p. 157
Insurance	p. 158
Risk Management Trends	p. 160
Technical Information	p. 163
Drawings	p. 163
Specifications	p. 165
Analysis of Bids	p. 168
Award of the Contract	p. 170
Conclusion	p. 171
Chapter Review Questions	p. 172
Exercises	p. 173
7 Construction and Closeout	p. 175
Introduction	p. 176
Subcontracts	p. 178
Staffing	p. 179
Organizational Design	p. 181
Legal Forms of Organizations	p. 184
Construction Ethics	p. 188
Partnering	p. 189
Quality Management	p. 190
Total Quality Management	p. 192
Job Start	p. 194
Construction Operations	p. 194
Procurement	p. 194
Job Site	p. 196
Organizing for Efficiency: the Construction of the Empire State Building	p. 197
Project Completion	p. 201
Construction Closeout and Turnover	p. 201
Planning	p. 202
Owner Startup	p. 204
Operating Phase	p. 205
Conclusion	p. 205
Chapter Review Questions	p. 206
Exercises	p. 207
8 Estimating Project Costs	p. 209
Introduction	p. 210
Common Estimating Traits	p. 211
The Function of the Estimate	p. 213
Estimate Considerations	p. 214
Project Size	p. 214
Project Quality	p. 215
Location	p. 218
Time	p. 219
Other	p. 220
Types of Estimates	p. 220
Estimating during Design	p. 221
Estimating during Construction	p. 229
Conclusion	p. 236
Chapter Review Questions	p. 237
Exercises	p. 239
9 Project Planning and Scheduling	p. 241
Introduction	p. 242
Scheduling throughout the Project	p. 244
Preconstruction Planning	p. 244
Scheduling during Construction	p. 247
Postconstruction Scheduling	p. 247
The Planning and Scheduling Process	p. 248
Scheduling Methods	p. 250
Bar Chart Schedules	p. 251
Matrix Schedules	p. 253
Network Schedules	p. 255
Creating the Schedule	p. 257
Activity Definition	p. 257
Network Diagram	p. 258
Activity Duration	p. 258
Calculations	p. 261
Refining	p. 266
Monitor	p. 267
Conclusion	p. 268
Chapter Review Questions	p. 269
Exercises	p. 270
10 Controlling Project Cost, Time, and Quality	p. 273
Introduction	p. 274
Project Control Objectives	p. 275
Standards	p. 275
Actuals	p. 276
Basic Control Theory	p. 277
Control in the New Millennium	p. 282
Communication Today	p. 282
New Millennium Communication	p. 282
Preparing a Project for Construction	p. 283
Cost Baseline	p. 283
Time Baseline	p. 284
Baseline Summary	p. 288
Minimum Cost Scheduling	p. 288
Direct Versus Indirect Costs	p. 289
Direct Costs	p. 289
Indirect Costs	p. 289
Home Office Overhead	p. 289
Project Overhead (General Conditions)	p. 290
Crashing	p. 290
Cost and Schedule Performance Models	p. 292
Income Projection	p. 294
Payment Projection	p. 294
Control in Action	p. 300
Cost Engineering	p. 300
Progress Evaluation and Control	p. 302
Cost and Schedule Performance	p. 303
Project Documentation	p. 306
Conclusion	p. 309
Chapter Review Questions	p. 310
Exercises	p. 311
11 Job Site Administration	p. 313
Introduction	p. 314
Communication	p. 315
Notice to Proceed	p. 315
Meeting Minutes	p. 316
Requests for Information	p. 317
Daily Reports	p. 319
Diaries	p. 321
Progress Photographs	p. 322
Monthly Reports	p. 322
Electronic Communication	p. 322
Advanced Project Communication: Leveraging the Internet and Computer-Aided Design to Achieve Project Goals	p. 326
Sharing Information	p. 326
Integrating the Models	p. 327
Efficiencies by Combining CAD and Internet	p. 327
Greater Understanding Leads to Commitment	p. 328
Submittals	p. 331
Shop Drawings	p. 331
Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse	p. 334
Product Data	p. 337
Samples	p. 338
Application for Payment	p. 339
Schedule of Values	p. 341
Stored Material	p. 341
Lien Waivers	p. 341
Retainage	p. 344
Changes to the Work	p. 344
Change Orders	p. 346
Extension of Time	p. 349
Claims and Disputes	p. 349
Conclusion	p. 350
Chapter Review Questions	p. 351
Exercises	p. 352
12 Construction Safety and Health	p. 353
Introduction	p. 354
The Cost of Accidents	p. 356
Contractor Experience Rating	p. 358
The Cause of Accidents	p. 361
Types of Accidents	p. 363
Accident Prevention	p. 363
Occupational Safety and Health Administration	p. 363
Safety Programs	p. 368
Employee Orientation and Training	p. 370
Safety Meetings	p. 372
Preventive Devices	p. 372
Owner and Architect Roles	p. 373
Identification of Hazards	p. 375
Enforcement	p. 376
Osha Inspections	p. 377
If an Accident Occurs	p. 378
Accident Investigation	p. 378
Conclusion	p. 379
Chapter Review Questions	p. 380
Exercises	p. 381
Appendix	p. 383
Index	p. 385

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