Construction project management - Peter Fewings

The role of the project manager continues to evolve, presenting new challenges to established practitioners and those entering the field for the first time. Thissecond edition of Peter Fewings' groundbreaking textbook has been thoroughly revised to recognise the increasing importance of sustainability and lean construction in the construction industry. It also tackles the significanceof design management, changing health and safety regulation, leadership and quality for continuous improvement of the service and the product.

Using anintegrated project management approach, emphasis is placed onthe importance of effectively handling external factors in order to best achieve an on-schedule, on-budget result, as well as good negotiation with clients and skilledteam leadership. Its holistic approach provides readers with athorough guide in how to increase efficiency and communication at all stages while reducing costs, time and risk. Short case studies are used throughout the book to illustrate different tools and techniques.

Combining the theoriesunderpinningbest practice in construction project management, witha wealth of practical examples,this book isuniquely valuable for practitioners and clients as well as undergraduate and graduate students for construction project management.