Mastering Construction Project Management
By Michael G. Harvey
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Mastering Construction Project Management: From Planning to Sustainability contains 10 chapters organised into four main parts.
Part I: Foundations of Successful Project Delivery
Chapter 1: Pre-Construction Planning
Focuses on the essential planning activities before construction begins, including feasibility analysis, stakeholder coordination, scheduling, and resource preparation.
Chapter 2: Project Controls During the Construction Phase
Explores project monitoring, cost tracking, quality control, communication systems, and performance management during active construction.
Chapter 3: Forensic Schedule Delay Analysis
Examines methods used to analyse project delays, identify causes of schedule disruption, and assess responsibility and impacts.
Part II: Strategy, Adaptability, and Resilience
Chapter 4: Scalability in Construction Projects
Discusses how construction systems and management strategies can adapt to projects of different sizes and complexities.
Chapter 5: Project Risk Management
Covers identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Chapter 6: Agile Frameworks in Construction Project Management
Introduces agile methodologies and flexible project management approaches for improving collaboration and adaptability in construction.
Part III: Cost, Sustainability, and Project Completion
Chapter 7: Managing Construction Budgets
Focuses on budgeting techniques, financial forecasting, cost control, and maintaining project profitability.
Chapter 8: Sustainability and Green Building Practices
Explores environmentally responsible construction methods, sustainable materials, energy efficiency, and green certification practices.
Chapter 9: Project Closeout and Handover
Covers final inspections, documentation, client handover, operational readiness, and post-project evaluation.
Part IV: Leadership, Innovation, and the Future of Construction
Chapter 10: The Future of Construction Project Management
Discusses emerging technologies, innovation, automation, AI integration, digital transformation, and future trends shaping the construction industry.