The Practice of Construction Management
People and Business Performance

Barry Fryer (Author), Robert Ellis (Revised by), Charles Egbu (Revised by), Christopher A. Gorse (Revised by)

9781405111102, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 19 July 2004

368 pages
24.4 x 17.3 x 2 cm, 0.798 kg

It provides a perfect introduction to the various theories and does a good job in relating them to construction management activities... Although I am familiar with theories it contains, the manner in which they are presented makes this a fascinating and thought-provoking read, far superior to similar books I have studied.

Building Engineer Feb 2005

This book offers construction managers and students a readable account of management ideas and practices, concentrating particularly on the human side of construction management. It pulls together what has been learned both from management practice and research, and summarises the main themes and trends.

The text has been substantially revised to reflect the latest management thinking and to include new sections on communication, conflict management and managing innovation.

The development of management thinking
Managers and their jobs
Organisation
Leadership
Communication
Conflict and conflict management
Individuals, group behaviour and teamwork
Motivation and human performance
Conflict
Problem-solving and decision-making
Managing change
Value and risk management
Managing innovation in construction
Managing supply chains and construction networks
Human Resources Management
Recruitment and staff development
Health and safety
Industrial relations
Managing quality and environmental impact

Subject Areas: Civil engineering, surveying & building [TN]