Construction Project Administration (10^th Ed.)

Construction Project Administration, Tenth Edition, shows readers how a successful construction project is managed and administered from design through construction to closeout. From start to finish, the topics pertinent to each stage of a project are introduced and discussed as they occur throughout the life of the project. Readers learn how to unite the key stakeholders (contractors, architects, engineers, etc.) and provide them with a workable system for operating as an effective construction team. Reflecting the latest technology, laws, and regulations, the text addresses concepts using simple, straightforward language and numerous real-world examples.

1. The Project Delivery System

2. Responsibility and Authority

3. Resident Project Representative Office Responsibilities

4. Documentation: Records and Reports

5. Electronic Project Administration

6. Specifications and Drawings

7. Using the Specifications in Contract Administration

8. Construction Laws and Labor Relations

9. Construction Safety

10. Meetings and Negotiations

11. Risk Allocation and Liability Sharing

12. Preconstruction Operations

13. Planning for Construction

14. CMP Scheduling for Construction

15. Construction Operations

16. Value Engineering

17. Measurement and Payment

18. Construction Materials and Workmanship

19. Changes and Extra Work

20. Claims and Disputes

21. Project Closeout

For courses in Construction Project Administration, Construction Project Management, Construction Administration, Construction Management.

Construction Project Administration, Tenth Edition, shows readers how a successful construction project is managed and administered from design through construction to closeout. From start to finish, the topics pertinent to each stage of a project are introduced and discussed as they occur throughout the life of the project. Students learn how to unite the key stakeholders (contractors, architects, engineers, etc.) and provide them with a workable system for operating as an effective construction team. Reflecting the latest technology, laws, and regulations, the text addresses concepts using simple, straightforward language and numerous real-world examples.

Reflects the latest technology, laws and regulations—shaping construction project administration.

• Covers the latest techniques in the field (CMP scheduling, liquidation of assets, etc.); discusses the DOT and local standards specs; covers design-build laws for Federal and public projects, and more!

Traces a project from start to finish—from design through construction to closeout.

• Shows topics pertinent to each stage of a project and illustrates a project’s lifecycle.

Uses simple, straightforward language—with many real world examples.

• Offers practical application that is relevant to all in the construction industry—from students to design professionals to project managers to contract administrators and construction engineers.