Project Management & Leadership Skills for Engineering & Construction Projects

Title: Project Management & Leadership Skills for Engineering & Construction Projects
Author: Albert Thumann, Barry Benator
ISBN: 0824709993 / 9780824709990
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 226
Publisher: Marcel Dekker
Year: 2003
Availability: 2 to 3 weeks

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Project management is the key to any engineering and construction project's success. Now you can learn from the experts real-world tested strategies you can use to lead your projects to on-time, within budget, high quality success stories. Specifics of scheduling, cost estimating and leadership skills are fully detailed. The authors will show you how to organize your project from the very beginning to achieve success. You'll also learn to use win-win negotiation skills during each stage of your project. Real world examples will facilitate your understanding of how to apply every aspect of the material presented in the text. Loaded with forms, checklists and case studies, this invaluable reference is a must for everyone involved with engineering and construction projects.

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You'll find complete details on :—

Effective planning: people, schedule, resources and budget

Defining and refining contract terms to protect your interests

Fine tuning your negotiating skills

Accountability and technical management

Keeping your project on schedule: the critical path

Effective financial management

Dealing with the unexpected: the problem resolution process

And MUCH MORE!

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Chapter 1 : Overview of Project Management
Chapter 2 : Staffing the Project
Chapter 3 : Fundamentals of Scheduling
Chapter 4 : Computer Tools for Project Management
Chapter 5 : Technical, Schedule, Financial Management
Chapter 6 : Cost Estimating
Chapter 7 : Leadership Fundamentals
Chapter 8 : Effective Communications
Chapter 9 : Economic Decision Making
Chapter 10 : Contract Planning Essentials
Chapter 11 : Commissioning Construction Projects
Chapter 12 : Case Study: Microbial Abatement of a Moldy Hotel

Index