{"product_id":"construction-management-jumpstart-the-best-first-step-toward-a-career-in-construction-management-paperback-softback-9781394240593","title":"Construction Management JumpStart; The Best First Step Toward a Career in Construction Management (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394240593","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eConstruction Management JumpStart\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Best First Step Toward a Career in Construction Management\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eBarbara J. Jackson (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394240593, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 9 October 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e528 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 18.5 x 3.1 cm, 0.726 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew edition of a bestselling introduction to construction management, offering a walkthrough of each stage of the construction management process\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten from the constructor’s perspective, \u003ci\u003eConstruction Management JumpStart \u003c\/i\u003eis the definitive introduction to the field, providing authoritative coverage of all construction management fundamentals and how the latest trends in project delivery methods, technology, and emerging new career opportunities are impacting the construction management profession. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will find step-by-step instructions on how to administer contracts, manage job site operations, plan and schedule projects, monitor project performance, manage project quality and safety, assess project risks, and perform other duties essential to the manager’s role. Key foundational information on residential, commercial, heavy civil, industrial, and environmental industry sectors, project players, and professional affiliations is also included. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis revised and updated Fourth Edition reflects the field’s current environment and best practices. Two new chapters include insightful discussion on the scope of the industry and business fundamentals for construction entrepreneurs. Several new sections review capital projects, real estate development, preconstruction services, and design-phase management. Review questions at the end of each chapter help reinforce learning, and an instructor companion website offers PowerPoint slides and quizzes by chapter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eConstruction Management JumpStart \u003c\/i\u003ecovers topics including: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction contracts, with information on documentation, drawings, project manuals, and contract types including lump-sum, cost-plus-fee, and guaranteed-maximum-price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-construction services, including feasibility studies, constructability reviews, conceptual estimating, value engineering, and life-cycle cost analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProject cost estimation, covering project size and complexity, site location, time of construction, quality of work, market conditions, and different types of estimates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction operations, including quality control, noise, dust, and mud control, environment protections, and cleanup and trash removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Fourth Edition of \u003ci\u003eConstruction Management JumpStart\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal textbook for all undergraduate courses teaching construction management. The text is also highly valuable for career changers seeking to transition into the construction industry and professionals in the field seeking to fill gaps in their knowledge base and stay up-to-date on industry developments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xxv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 The Construction Industry 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 What Is Construction Management? 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 How We Get the Work 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 The Construction Contract 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 The Project Development Process 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Managing the Project Team 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Performing Preconstruction Services 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Estimating Project Costs 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Contract Administration 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Construction Operations and Jobsite Management 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Project Planning and Scheduling 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Monitoring Project Performance 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Managing Quality and Safety 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14 Managing Project Risks 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15 BIM and Beyond 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16 Sustainability and the Built Environment 403\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17 The Business of Construction 423\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Common Acronyms Used in Construction 453\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B Answers to Review Questions 455\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 479\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndex 491\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Civil engineering, surveying \u0026amp; building [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Civil engineering, surveying \u0026amp; building\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Civil%20engineering,%20surveying%20\u0026amp;%20building%20%5BTN%5D%22\"\u003eTN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52653367722264,"sku":"9781394240593","price":28.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394240593.jpg?v=1789090879","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/construction-management-jumpstart-the-best-first-step-toward-a-career-in-construction-management-paperback-softback-9781394240593","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}