About the Author xv
Acknowledgments xvii
Introduction xix
About the Companion Website xxv
Chapter 1 The Construction Industry 1
Chapter 2 What Is Construction Management? 39
Chapter 3 How We Get the Work 71
Chapter 4 The Construction Contract 95
Chapter 5 The Project Development Process 119
Chapter 6 Managing the Project Team 145
Chapter 7 Performing Preconstruction Services 171
Chapter 8 Estimating Project Costs 193
Chapter 9 Contract Administration 227
Chapter 10 Construction Operations and Jobsite Management 255
Chapter 11 Project Planning and Scheduling 291
Chapter 12 Monitoring Project Performance 313
Chapter 13 Managing Quality and Safety 337
Chapter 14 Managing Project Risks 363
Chapter 15 BIM and Beyond 385
Chapter 16 Sustainability and the Built Environment 403
Chapter 17 The Business of Construction 423
Appendix A Common Acronyms Used in Construction 453
Appendix B Answers to Review Questions 455
Glossary 479
Index 491
