This is the revised and enlarged second edition of the world’s first comprehensive guidebook of construction management written by a single author, covering all aspects of general management practices with their nuances to engineering project’s construction.
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Chapter 1. : Introduction
Chapter 2. : Get Contracts without Pitfalls
Chapter 3. : Planning and Monitoring from Head Office
Chapter 4. : Execution and Site Monitoring
Chapter 5. : Personnel Manual for A Construction Organisation
Chapter 6. : Purchase and Stores Manual for A Construction Organisation
Chapter 7. : Manual of Capital Equipment for Construction Operations
Chapter 8. : Manual of Risk Management and Insurance for A Construction Organisation
Chapter 9. : Manual of General Office Services for A Construction Organisation
Chapter 10. : Finance and Accounts Manual for Construction Business
Chapter 11. : Claims Manual for A Construction Organisation
Chapter 12. : Essentials of Contract Law
Chapter 13. : Use of Computer in Construction
Chapter 14. : International Construction Contracts
Chapter 15. : Corporate Planning in A Construction Organisation
Chapter 16. : Techniques to Combat Project Overruns
General Appendices
1 : Prebid Site Investigation Report from Erection Contractor’s Angle
2 : Hierarchy of Planning
3 : Integrated Plan for a Project
4 : Integrated Procurement Plan with Sequential Relationship
5 : Monthly Microplan for Erection and Resources Loading (ERL Plan)
6 : Periodical Report to Head Office on Subcontractor’s Performance
7 : Schedule of Diverse Optional Services an Associate or a Consultant Can Render to a Foreign Contractor
8 : Guidelines for Environmental Care
9 : Operating Model for a Consulting Organisation
10 : A Model of Succession Planning Process
Bibliography
Index
