Product Description

This well established undergraduate textbook has been thoroughly revised and updated to cover the latest practices in PFI/PPP, risk management, supply networks, sustainability, lean construction, KPIs, and value management.

Modern Construction Management now addresses in particular the contractor′s role – often neglected in other textbooks – and throughout it emphasises essential skills and core topics for career development and progression in construction.

Two substantial chapters are devoted to self–learning with problems, worked examples and tutorial exercises and the book′s comprehensive, clear and pragmatic approach ensures it retains its position as the core textbook for students of construction management, civil engineering and quantity surveying.

The material in the book is supported with a comprehensive list of questions and solutions that can be employed as a learning aid. These can be found at

http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/harris/

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #151638 in Books
• Published on: 2006-07-20
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 680 pages

Review
From the reviews of earlier editions:

‘The latest revisions will ensure it remains one of the core texts for undergraduates on construction management courses.’ Construction Manager

‘This well established text is a must for all who aim to become proficient in construction management’ ASI Journal

‘The authors have a refreshingly pragmatic approach to the application of theoretical techniques.’ Building

… both comprehensive and practical in its approach ... it represents an excellent training manual and reference book.’ Building Construction & Law

From the Publisher
* major revisions since last edition cover changes in the industry
* a well established text on a core subject, first published 1977
* sells both to construction and civil engineering students
the only text include a wide range of fully worked examples with solutions

From the Back Cover
This well established undergraduate textbook has been thoroughly revised and updated to cover the latest practices in PFI/PPP, risk management, supply networks, sustainability, lean construction, KPIs, and value management.

Modern Construction Management now addresses in particular the contractor’s role – often neglected in other textbooks – and throughout it emphasises essential skills and core topics for career development and progression in construction.

Two substantial chapters are devoted to self–learning with problems, worked examples and tutorial exercises and the book’s comprehensive, clear and pragmatic approach ensures it retains its position as the core textbook for students of construction management, civil engineering and quantity surveying.

The material in the book is supported with a comprehensive list of questions and solutions that can be employed as a learning aid. These can be found under download tab.