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Anyone launching or considering a career in Construction Management should read this one-of-a-kind introductory career book. Its practical approach to managing construction projects and understanding the overall industry appeals to both students and tradespeople alike. You'll become familiar with all the construction management fundamentals, including: how to get the work, construction contracts, the construction management process, estimating project costs, project administration, managing the jobsite, project planning & scheduling, monitoring performance, quality management, and project safety.
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Launch Your Construction Management Career--Quickly and Effectively
Written by an experienced construction management specialist, Construction Management JumpStart provides all the core information you need, whether you're considering a new career or expanding your responsibilities:
Understanding the functions of construction management
Understanding the design and construction process
Working with contracts documents
Estimating project costs
Administering contracts
Managing the job site
Creating and maintaining a project schedule
Measuring project performance
Controlling quality
Ensuring project safety
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
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This book is exactly what I have been searching for. I am a newly employed estimator/project manager and was searching for some sort of reference book to help me along. Dr. Jackson does a fabulous job of explaining things from all angles. Her book is easy to read and understand even for a novice such as myself. There are review questions at the end of each chapter as well as a list of terms to know. I find this book extremely valuable.
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good intro to construction,
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I like this book! It's a good introduction to the world of construction management. I would suggest this read for prospective students interested in a building construction, architecture, facility design, mechanical or civil engineering degree at the undergraduate or graduate degree level. A lot of the terminology in the book is what is really used in the construction industry. A scope of the industry is provided and the author covers important subjects such as estimating and scheduling - as well as project management and contract administration. She's very thorough and she doesn't pull any punches. She let's you know up front that construction management is a challenging and often difficult career to master. But the author also reminds the reader that it's a rewarding career since the buildings and stuctures created will usually be around long after people involved in it's construction live.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent Reference,
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This book contains useful information in an accessible, converstional tone. It is a great reference for someone just starting out in the field, or a college student who wants to know what a construction manager's job is all about. Reading this book is like spending a day on the construction site shadowing the author. It offers a good feel for the tasks and responsibilities of a CM.
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