{"product_id":"management-essentials-for-civil-engineers-a-practical-guide-to-business-communication-ethics-and-risk-hardback-9781119851608","title":"Management Essentials for Civil Engineers; A Practical Guide to Business, Communication, Ethics, and Risk (Hardback) 9781119851608","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eManagement Essentials for Civil Engineers\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Practical Guide to Business, Communication, Ethics, and Risk\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eCody A. Pennetti (Author), C. Kat Grimsley (Author), Brian M. Grindall (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781119851608, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 30 September 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e528 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.6 x 19.6 x 3 cm, 0.907 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\u003eThe Civil Engineer’s Guide to Effective Project Management\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA project’s success requires more than technical calculations and engineered designs. As this book details, effective management in civil engineering involves aligning operations with the broader context of stakeholder objectives. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eManagement Essentials for Civil Engineers\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive resource designed to help civil engineers enhance their project management and business development skills. This text integrates engineering acumen with management principles, offering insights on business, communication, ethics, and risk analysis. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTopics included in this book:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProject Management Principles\u003c\/b\u003e specifically tailored for civil engineers with content relevant to infrastructure and real estate projects.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLeadership and Power Dynamics\u003c\/b\u003e to understand and leverage various forms of power that support team objectives.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRisk Management\u003c\/b\u003e concepts to develop skills in anticipating, assessing, and responding effectively to project threats and opportunities.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eContract Law and Liability\u003c\/b\u003e covering the complexities of contractual frameworks, project delivery methods, and broader legal aspects.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEffective Communication\u003c\/b\u003e strategies to enhance interactions with diverse clients, project team members, and external stakeholders.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eValue Creation\u003c\/b\u003e principles that consider cost management while ensuring meaningful value in the project deliverables.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSystems Perspective\u003c\/b\u003e viewing projects as integral components of broader operational frameworks, including program and portfolio management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplementing the content of each chapter is a narrative that threads through the core topics of this book, providing tangible context to theoretical constructs. This narrative approach facilitates the application of project management principles.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthored by three professionals with backgrounds in engineering, law, and business, this book combines insightful experiences with practical recommendations. The interdisciplinary approach underscores the book’s comprehensive nature, providing core frameworks directly applicable to real-world projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction to Management Essentials 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Origins and the Initiation of Projects 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Project Pursuit Processes 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Contractual Frameworks and Liability 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Scope Definition and Quality Management 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Project Planning and Scheduling 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Cost Management and Monitoring 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Risk Management 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Principles of Effective Communication 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Leadership, Power, and Stakeholder Relationships 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Millbrook Logistics Park 413\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 505\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 509\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":52174419755288,"sku":"9781119851608","price":84.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781119851608.jpg?v=1781174069","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/management-essentials-for-civil-engineers-a-practical-guide-to-business-communication-ethics-and-risk-hardback-9781119851608","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}