Construction management : International Student Version /

Halpin, Daniel W.

Construction management : International Student Version / Daniel W. Halpin - Fouth edition. - Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley, c2012 - xi, 372 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

History and basic concepts -- Developing construction processes for the future -- Preparing the bid package liability and proof engineering -- Issues during construction phase issues related to site layout -- Construction contracts web-based contracts -- Legal structure -- Joint venturing -- Project planning -- Building information modeling -- Project scheduling -- Four dimensional modeling -- Scheduling program evaluation and review technique networks and linear operations -- Project cash flow -0- Project Funding -- Build operate and transfer (BOT) -- Equipment ownership -- Radio frequency identification application in construction -- Equipment productivity -- Laser-based machine control -- Construction operations -- PROSIDYC, simulation program for construction operations -- Construction labor managing voluntary labor crews -- Estimating process -- Estimating using handheld devices -- Cost control -- Leadership in energy and environmental design certification -- Materials management -- Fiber reinforced polymer rebar -- Safety -- Safety in trenches.

The construction professional has to be a "jack of all trades, and master of all." This text covers a wide range of subjects, reflecting the breadth of knowledge needed to understand the dynamics of this large and complex industry.

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CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY -- MANAGEMENT

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