Review
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“This is a comprehensive and in–depth book covering an evolving
discipline that is undergoing a technological modernisation,
particularly with building information modelling.” (Civil
Engineering, 1 August 2014)
“Modern Construction Management is a textbook for advanced
studies in construction management. It is a substantial volume of
572 pages with general descriptions, partly detailed texts,
numerous examples and references.” (Construction Management and
Economics, 8 January 2014)
“I highly recommend the landmark and very modern best practices
oriented textbook Modern Construction Management, Seventh Edition
by Frank Harris, Ph.D., and Ronald McCaffer, Ph.D., to any
students and graduates in civil engineering, construction
management, building and quantity surveying, corporate leaders,
and government policy makers seeking a clear and all encompassing
guide to the current business, technical, environmental, and
societal issues and challenges of modern construction management.
This book is a tremendous starting point for students and
professionals at any level of construction project management.”
(Blog Business World, 10 May 2013)
From the Back Cover
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This new edition of a core undergraduate textbook for
construction managers reflects current best practice, topical
industry preoccupations and latest developments in courses and
fundamental subjects for students.
While the construction process still requires traditional
skills, changes over recent decades today demand improved
understanding of modern business, production and contractual
practices. The authors have responded accordingly and the book
has undergone a thorough re–write, eliminating some of the older
material and adding new processes now considered essential to
achieving lean construction. Particular emphasis is given, for
example, to supply chains and networks, value and risk
management, BIM, ICT, project arrangements, corporate social
responsibility, training, and welfare and environmental
sustainability.
Modern Construction Management presents construction as a
socially responsible, innovative, carbon–reducing,
manager–involved, people–orientated, crisis–free industry that is
efficient and cost effective. The overall themes for the Seventh
Edition are:
* Drivers for efficiency: lean construction underpinning
production management and off–site production methods.
* Sustainability: reflecting the transition to a low carbon
economy.
* Corporate Social Responsibility: embracing & safety,
modernistic contracts, effective procurement, and employment
issues.
* Building Information Management: directed towards the
improvement of construction management systems.
The comprehensive selection of worked examples, based on real
and practical situations in construction management and methods
will help to consolidate learning. A companion website offers
invaluable support material for both tutors and students.
Structured to reflect site, business and corporate
responsibilities of managers in construction, the book continues
to provide strong coverage of the salient elements required for
developing and equipping the modern construction manager with the
competencies and skills for both technical and business related
areas.