Construction Process Planning and Management
An Owner's Guide to Successful Projects

Levy provides powerful tools for managing projects'tools that maximize profits, minimize costs, and keep change orders and project documents under control

Sidney M Levy (Author)

9781856175487, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 24 September 2009

392 pages
23.4 x 19 x 2.6 cm, 0.96 kg

By their very nature, construction projects can create seemingly endless opportunities for conflict. Written by a best selling author with over 40 years of experiences in the construction and general contracting business, Construction Process Planning and Management provides you with the necessary tools to save time and money on your construction project. In this book, Sid Levy provides valuable advice for avoiding or working through the common problems that are a result of the long-term nature of construction projects, failure to select a ?project delivery system? appropriate to the project, incomplete drawing and specifications, unrealistic scheduling, poor communication and coordination among participants, and inadequate contract administration. From project genesis, through design development to contractor and contract selection, on to construction oversight, punch list and successful project close-out, this book will point out those pitfalls to avoid and offer practical advice at every step along the way.

1. An Introduction to the Design and Construction industry2. Project Genesis 3. Selecting and Working with Architects4. Construction Contracts-Types, Pros and Cons of Each5. Preparing Meaningful Bid Documents6. Preparing the Construction Contract7. Organizing for Construction8. The Construction Schedule9. The Change Order Process10. Participating in the Construction Process11. Successfully Closing out the Project

Subject Areas: Structural engineering [TNC], Construction industry [KNJC]