100 Best Construction Management Books of All Time
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Launch your career in construction management with this one-of-a-kind book The construction management industry is expected to increase employment by 16 percent over the next decade. This second edition of a bestselling introduction to construction management walks you through each stage of the construction management process.
Written from the constructor's perspective, this book will familiarize you with all the construction management fundamentals and how Building Information Modeling (BIM) is impacting the construction management profession.
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Written from the constructor's perspective, this book will familiarize you with all the construction management fundamentals and how Building Information Modeling (BIM) is impacting the construction management profession.
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Much of our business thinking is shaped by delusions -- errors of logic and flawed judgments that distort our understanding of the real reasons for a company's performance. In a brilliant and unconventional book, Phil Rosenzweig unmasks the delusions that are commonly found in the corporate world. These delusions affect the business press and academic research, as well as many bestselling books that promise to reveal the secrets of success or the path to greatness. Such books claim to be based on rigorous thinking, but operate mainly at the level of storytelling. They provide comfort and... more
Steven StokesIt questioned the delusions of business books and the pseudoscience that some use. It reminded me that the advice given in business books may not necessarily be right for you, your team, your business or the current situation. (Source)
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WARNING: Do Not Read This Book If You Hate Money
To build a successful business, you need to stop doing random acts of marketing and start following a reliable plan for rapid business growth. Traditionally, creating a marketing plan has been a difficult and time-consuming process, which is why it often doesn't get done.
In The 1-Page Marketing Plan, serial entrepreneur and rebellious marketer Allan Dib reveals a marketing implementation breakthrough that makes creating a marketing plan simple and fast. It's literally a single page, divided up into nine squares. With... more
To build a successful business, you need to stop doing random acts of marketing and start following a reliable plan for rapid business growth. Traditionally, creating a marketing plan has been a difficult and time-consuming process, which is why it often doesn't get done.
In The 1-Page Marketing Plan, serial entrepreneur and rebellious marketer Allan Dib reveals a marketing implementation breakthrough that makes creating a marketing plan simple and fast. It's literally a single page, divided up into nine squares. With... more
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This book is meant to help the reader learn how to program in C. It is the definitive reference guide, now in a second edition. Although the first edition was written in 1978, it continues to be a worldwide best-seller. This second edition brings the classic original up to date to include the ANSI standard.
From the Preface:
We have tried to retain the brevity of the first edition. C is not a big language, and it is not well served by a big book. We have improved the exposition of critical features, such as pointers, that are central to C programming. We have refined the... more
From the Preface:
We have tried to retain the brevity of the first edition. C is not a big language, and it is not well served by a big book. We have improved the exposition of critical features, such as pointers, that are central to C programming. We have refined the... more
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A professional architect presents an update to the classic manual on residential and light construction techniques and includes increased coverage of environmentally friendly materials--plus the latest data on concrete, steel and glazing technology, energy efficiency in buildings, moisture and thermal protection, natural lighting, and masonry. 100+ line drawings. less
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No project management training? No problem!
In today’s workplace, employees are routinely expected to coordinate and manage projects. Yet, chances are, you aren’t formally trained in managing projects—you’re an unofficial project manager.
FranklinCovey experts Kory Kogon, Suzette Blakemore, and James Wood understand the importance of leadership in project completion and explain that people are crucial in the formula for success.
Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager offers practical, real-world insights for effective project... more
In today’s workplace, employees are routinely expected to coordinate and manage projects. Yet, chances are, you aren’t formally trained in managing projects—you’re an unofficial project manager.
FranklinCovey experts Kory Kogon, Suzette Blakemore, and James Wood understand the importance of leadership in project completion and explain that people are crucial in the formula for success.
Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager offers practical, real-world insights for effective project... more
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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... more
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You can get your construction business to work, move to the next level and deliver the results you want. Join over 10,000 construction business owners and managers using George Hedley's proven step by step success system! Draft and implement your BIZ-Builder Blueprint Action Plan. Learn how to know and track your numbers, get organized, install field and project management systems, build an accountable responsible management team, charge the right overhead and profit mark-up, increase your bottom-line margin, and become a 'Best In Class' contractor.
George Hedley CSP is one of the... more
George Hedley CSP is one of the... more
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Whether you are interested in enhancing your own applications of VE and LCC - or you need to understand the current methodology in order to hire a practitioner and oversee the process - this unique publication will provide the information you are seeking. The book shows you:
How to organize and apply VE and life cycle costing for maximum benefit Real-life VE demonstration projects - professionally organized reports, with recommendations you can apply right now Project workbook with forms to conduct a complete VE study less
How to organize and apply VE and life cycle costing for maximum benefit Real-life VE demonstration projects - professionally organized reports, with recommendations you can apply right now Project workbook with forms to conduct a complete VE study less
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Mental illness. Addiction. Pain. Fear. Control. Abuse. What images do those words stir in your mind's eye? For me, those words paint a darkening abyss filled with millions of gallons of heaviness, guilt, and duty trapping me in tangible darkness. My former spouse could not see us or find us because he was locked away in his own mind of mental illness, then became trapped by substance abuse, and would strike out in forms of Domestic Violence.
He had suffered painful experiences in his childhood, and that pain warped and twisted his mind and awakened the genetic mental illness that... more
He had suffered painful experiences in his childhood, and that pain warped and twisted his mind and awakened the genetic mental illness that... more
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Successful Construction Project Management is a 'must read' before you start your next project. It provides useful practical tips for managing a construction project and is aimed at construction professionals as well as those studying construction project management. Managing a construction project isn't an easy job and requires many skills. Some skills are learned by attending courses and colleges. Others, however, are only learned by experience, and often the hard way - learning from mistakes. This book will show you how to avoid the many pitfalls in construction. It includes chapters on... more
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The only series of step-by-step guides to succeeding in the skilled trades and achieving the American dream.
At Your Best as a Plumber is your playbook for learning if a career as a plumber is right for you, progressing from pre-apprentice to journeyman to master plumber, and launching your own small business. Learn:
What does a career as a plumber look like?
Why should you consider becoming a plumber?
How do you become a successful craftsman as a plumber?
How much can you make as a plumber?
What are your career options once you... more
At Your Best as a Plumber is your playbook for learning if a career as a plumber is right for you, progressing from pre-apprentice to journeyman to master plumber, and launching your own small business. Learn:
What does a career as a plumber look like?
Why should you consider becoming a plumber?
How do you become a successful craftsman as a plumber?
How much can you make as a plumber?
What are your career options once you... more
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The Construction Company You Can Lean On Anyone who has hired a general contractor knows that you don't always get what you pay for. Oftentimes, what you get is missed completion dates, unplanned expenses, and less-than-quality results. This is just the nature of the construction industry--except Charlie Garbutt, head of Garbutt Construction, says it doesn't have to be. In Lean Construction: A Small Contractor's Journey, Charlie Garbutt shares the journey--and ultimate successes--that his company experienced by adopting Lean construction methods, and how that success can become your success.... more
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Now in its Fourth Edition, Fundamentals of Building Construction is an essential textbook that has been used by thou-sands of students annually in schools of architecture, engineering, and construction technology. The best-selling reference focuses on the basic materials and methods used in building construction. Emphasizing common construction systems such as light wood frames, masonry bearing walls, steel frames, and reinforced concrete, the new edition includes new coverage of green design and energy-efficient construction energies, and is based on the International Building Code(r). less
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A convergence of lean management and quality management thinking has taken place in organisations across different industries, including construction. Management practice and construction industry practice are both evolving constantly and understanding these changes and how to react is essential to successful construction management.
Starting by introducing the language of total quality, lean, and operational excellence, this book takes the reader right up to the latest industry practice in this sector, and demonstrates the best way to manage change. Written by two of the world's... more
Starting by introducing the language of total quality, lean, and operational excellence, this book takes the reader right up to the latest industry practice in this sector, and demonstrates the best way to manage change. Written by two of the world's... more
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Design and Construct High-Performance Buildings on Standard Budgets
This comprehensive, well-illustrated guide covers the entire process of building a certified green building. It offers expert insight into tackling various projects, from concept and design, to unifying members of the team, to constructing high-performance buildings on time... more
Design and Construct High-Performance Buildings on Standard Budgets
This comprehensive, well-illustrated guide covers the entire process of building a certified green building. It offers expert insight into tackling various projects, from concept and design, to unifying members of the team, to constructing high-performance buildings on time... more
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With extensive case studies for illustration, this is a practitioner's guide to an entirely new production system for construction management using flowline scheduling.
Covering the entire process of presenting a comprehensive management system from design, through measurement, scheduling, and visualization and control its emphasis is on reducing cost and increasing quality.
Drawing its components together into a management system, the authors not only include theory and explanations of how and why it works, but also examine and present a suite of methods for successful... more
Covering the entire process of presenting a comprehensive management system from design, through measurement, scheduling, and visualization and control its emphasis is on reducing cost and increasing quality.
Drawing its components together into a management system, the authors not only include theory and explanations of how and why it works, but also examine and present a suite of methods for successful... more
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Save time and lives with 29 CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Industry Regulations from MANCOMM. Updated through July 2013, this book supplies you with the most current safety and health information essential to the construction industry. Formatted with our reader- friendly approach to regulations - RegLogicr - these complex government standards are easy to navigate, understand, and apply. Inside 29 CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Regulations you will find all the information necessary for full compliance. In addition to a complete collection of Part 1926 regulations for the construction industry, the... more
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This book focuses on the collaborative effort required to complete any public or private construction project, providing the construction professional with the skills needed to work with and alongside the owner representative, the designer, and within the public's eye. It explains in detail the project elements and environment, and the responsibilities of the varied project professionals, and follows in detail the chronology of a project. Estimating, scheduling, control and administrative functions of a project are covered, and separate chapters on Leadership and Management, Construction Law,... more
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Running a small business can be daunting to the contractor whose expertise is in building -- not finance or law. This book helps to demystify the day-to-day challenges that contractors face. Running a Successful Construction Company is acknowledged as the leading book in its field. Includes 50 color photos and drawings. less
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In order to succeed in a construction business, you have to be able to price your jobs to cover all labor, material and overhead expenses, and make a decent profit. But calculating markup is only part of the picture. If you're going to beat the odds and stay in business -- profitably, you also need to know how to write good contracts, manage your crews, work with subcontractors and collect on your work. This book covers the business basics of running a construction company, whether you're a general or specialty contractor working in remodeling, new construction or commercial work. The... more
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Answers to common code questions at your fingertips This handy jobsite tool will become as indispensable to you as your cell phone, tape measure, and level. This pocket-friendly companion to the International Residential Code discusses the impact of 2015 code changes to common walls separating townhouses, remodeling of an existing basement, and more. 2015 Home Builders’ Jobsite Codes also details ramps that do not serve the required egress door and common monoxide alarms. It includes more than 100 detailed illustrations and useful tables and discussion, among other areas, of :
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This book fills a need for a thorough introduction to graph theory that features both the understanding and writing of proofs about graphs. Verification that algorithms work is emphasized more than their complexity. An effective use of examples, and huge number of interesting exercises, demonstrate the topics of trees and distance, matchings and factors, connectivity and paths, graph coloring, edges and cycles, and planar graphs. For those who need to learn to make coherent arguments in the fields of mathematics and computer science. less
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This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions and a whole lot more! Key content includes Orientation to the Trade, Millwright Hand Tools, Fasteners and Anchors, Basic Layout, Gaskets and O-Rings and Oxyfuel Cutting. Instructor Supplements Instructors: Product supplements may be ordered directly through OASIS at http: //oasis.pearson.com. For more information contact your Pearson NCCER/Contren Sales Specialist at http: // more
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Harold Kerzner's essential strategies on measuring project management performance
With the growth of complex projects, stakeholder involvement, and advancements in visual-based technology, metrics and KPIs (key performance indicators) are key factors in evaluating project performance. Dashboard reporting systems provide accessible project performance data, and sharing this vital data in a concise and consistent manner is a key communication responsibility of all project managers.
This third edition of Kerzner's groundbreaking work, Project Management Metrics,... more
With the growth of complex projects, stakeholder involvement, and advancements in visual-based technology, metrics and KPIs (key performance indicators) are key factors in evaluating project performance. Dashboard reporting systems provide accessible project performance data, and sharing this vital data in a concise and consistent manner is a key communication responsibility of all project managers.
This third edition of Kerzner's groundbreaking work, Project Management Metrics,... more
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The book is developed to provide significant information and guidelines to construction and project management professionals (owners, designers, consultants, construction managers, project managers, supervisors, contractors, builders, developers, and many others from the construction-related industry) involved in construction projects (mainly civil construction projects, commercial-A/E projects) and construction-related industries. It covers the importance of construction management principles, procedures, concepts, methods, and tools, and their applications to various... more
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The Elements of Building is about the business of residential construction. It is a must have resource for new and seasoned builders. With 40 years of experience in the trade the author details the skills and wisdom needed to establish and run a successful construction company. This invaluable handbook offers insightful guidance on hiring and working with employees and subcontractors; choosing and working with clients; estimating and bidding; managing money and marketing; and much more. A tradesman with forty-plus years of experience said of The Elements of Building: "This book should be... more
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Tracy Kidder takes readers to the heart of the American Dream: the building of a family's first house with all its day-to-day frustrations, crises, tensions, challenges, and triumphs. less
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Construction project management requires a broad range of skills, from technical expertise to leadership, negotiation, team building and communication. This no-nonsense guide covers all of the essentials of the role, including:
Pre-construction activities
Design management and BIM
Procurement
Feasibility studies
Environmental management systems
People skills
Recommended document formats
Occupancy... more
Pre-construction activities
Design management and BIM
Procurement
Feasibility studies
Environmental management systems
People skills
Recommended document formats
Occupancy... more
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The book provides comprehensive, easy-to-understand introductory coverage of mechanical and electrical systems in buildings. Elementary engineering concepts and step-by-step design principles are introduced in a straightforward manner and supported by over 320 illustrations and 500 photographs. It includes new chapters on emerging sustainability (green) technologies and building science. It presents material that can provide the future architect, architectural engineer, and architectural engineering technician with a basic working-level knowledge of principles and practices. MARKET: ... more
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A Complete Resource for Residential and Light Commercial Contractors -- based on the latest construction materials and methods.Learn how to: read and interpret building planscreate an accurate takeoff, using a complete set of working drawings.
Each chapter covers a major construction division, such as concrete, masonry and carpentry -- and uses plans, details and tables to illustrate plan reading and takeoff procedures. A checklist for each material division helps ensure that nothing is left out of your takeoff.
Includes a complete set of residential plans from Home... more
Each chapter covers a major construction division, such as concrete, masonry and carpentry -- and uses plans, details and tables to illustrate plan reading and takeoff procedures. A checklist for each material division helps ensure that nothing is left out of your takeoff.
Includes a complete set of residential plans from Home... more
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Almost 80% of CEOs say that their organization must get better at managing external relationships. According to The Economist, one of the major reasons why so many relationships end in disappointment is that most organizations 'are not very good at contracting'. This ground-breaking title from leading authority IACCM (International Association for Contract and Commercial Management) represents the collective wisdom and experience of Contract, Legal and Commercial experts from some of the world's leading companies to define how to partner for performance. This practical guidance is designed to... more
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Escape the Owner Prison is the book to teach the "Do everything myself" business owner how to let go of their death grip and scale their business to create freedom and wealth in their lives.
With thirty years of real world experience Richard Walsh takes you through the exciting journey of business scaling that will teach you how to...
Have your business serve you instead of you serving it.
Automate your contracting business for profit and freedom.
Do only 5% of the work in your business while it effortlessly... more
With thirty years of real world experience Richard Walsh takes you through the exciting journey of business scaling that will teach you how to...
Have your business serve you instead of you serving it.
Automate your contracting business for profit and freedom.
Do only 5% of the work in your business while it effortlessly... more
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Written by a group of academics and practitioners, this guide is for construction practitioners having to manage real projects. It shows how the risk management process improves decision making in conditions of uncertainty.
This new edition includes the input of the Turnbull report, as well as to introduce the concept of corporate, strategic business, and project level risk.
The authors cover:
* a description of risk management and decision making in the context of a construction project
* the human dimension
* tools and techniques... more
This new edition includes the input of the Turnbull report, as well as to introduce the concept of corporate, strategic business, and project level risk.
The authors cover:
* a description of risk management and decision making in the context of a construction project
* the human dimension
* tools and techniques... more
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Save 30% on home construction!
Whether you want to take on all the responsibility of contracting your home or simply want to intelligently communicate with your homebuilder, The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home can help you save 30% or more on the cost of home construction by teaching you the ins and outs of managing your construction project.
Learn how to get your project off to a solid start. Get financial and legal details in language you can understand. Learn what to consider when selecting a lot and how to deal with suppliers, labor and... more
Whether you want to take on all the responsibility of contracting your home or simply want to intelligently communicate with your homebuilder, The Complete Guide to Contracting Your Home can help you save 30% or more on the cost of home construction by teaching you the ins and outs of managing your construction project.
Learn how to get your project off to a solid start. Get financial and legal details in language you can understand. Learn what to consider when selecting a lot and how to deal with suppliers, labor and... more
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4 Books in 1 Boxset
Included in this book collection are:
How to Analyze People: The Complete Psychologist's Guide to Speed Reading People - Analyze and Influence Anyone through Human Behavior Psychology, Analysis of Body Language and Personality Types
Emotional Intelligence: The Complete Psychologist's Guide to Mastering Social Skills, Improve Your Relationships, Boost Your EQ and Self Mastery
Manipulation: The Complete Psychologist's Guide to Highly Effective Manipulation and Deception Techniques - Influence People with NLP, Mind Control and... more
Included in this book collection are:
How to Analyze People: The Complete Psychologist's Guide to Speed Reading People - Analyze and Influence Anyone through Human Behavior Psychology, Analysis of Body Language and Personality Types
Emotional Intelligence: The Complete Psychologist's Guide to Mastering Social Skills, Improve Your Relationships, Boost Your EQ and Self Mastery
Manipulation: The Complete Psychologist's Guide to Highly Effective Manipulation and Deception Techniques - Influence People with NLP, Mind Control and... more
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The bestselling 'bible' of project management In today's time-crunched, cost-conscious global business environment, tight project deadlines and stringent expectations are the norm. So how can you juggle all the skills and responsibilities it takes to shine as a project management maven? Updated in a brand-new edition, Project Management For Dummies offers everything you need to successfully manage projects from start to finish--without ever dropping the ball.
Written by a well-known project management expert, this hands-on guide takes the perplexity out of being a... more
Written by a well-known project management expert, this hands-on guide takes the perplexity out of being a... more
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It's often said that the construction professional has to be a "jack of all trades, and master of all." This text covers a wide range of subjects, reflecting the breadth of knowledge needed to understand the dynamics of this large and complex industry. This edition includes updated chapters on planning and scheduling, a new chapter addressing linear scheduling methods, material regarding the historical background of... more
It's often said that the construction professional has to be a "jack of all trades, and master of all." This text covers a wide range of subjects, reflecting the breadth of knowledge needed to understand the dynamics of this large and complex industry. This edition includes updated chapters on planning and scheduling, a new chapter addressing linear scheduling methods, material regarding the historical background of... more
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Susan Eisenberg began her electrical apprenticeship in 1978, the year President Jimmy Carter set goals and timetables for the hiring of women on federally assisted construction projects and for the inclusion of women in apprenticeship programs. Eisenberg expected not only a challenging job and the camaraderie of a labor union but also the chance to be part of a historic transformation, social and economic, that would make the construction trades accessible to women. That transformation did not happen. In this book, Eisenberg gracefully weaves the voices of thirty women who pioneered as... more
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The classic reference for high-performance green building delivery systems
No longer just a buzzword, sustainable construction is going mainstream--and soon will be the norm. Revised to reflect the latest developments of the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system and other tools, Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery, Third Edition guides construction and design professionals through the process of developing commercial and institutional high-performance green buildings in today's... more
No longer just a buzzword, sustainable construction is going mainstream--and soon will be the norm. Revised to reflect the latest developments of the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system and other tools, Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery, Third Edition guides construction and design professionals through the process of developing commercial and institutional high-performance green buildings in today's... more
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For Junior & Senior level simulation courses in engineering, business, or computer science. This text provides a basic treatment of discrete-event simulation, including the proper collection and analysis of data, the use of analytic techniques, verification and validation of models, and designing simulation experiments. It offers an up-to-date treatment of simulation of manufacturing and material handling systems, computer systems, and computer networks. Students and instructors will find a variety of resources at the associated website, more
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Succeed as a project manager, even if you've never run a project before! This book is the fastest way to master every project management task, from upfront budgeting and scheduling through execution, managing teams through closing projects, and learning from experience. Updated with more insights from the front lines, including agile approaches, dealing with security and privacy priorities, and leading remote/virtual teams, along with the latest on Microsoft Project and PMI standards and certifications and a special bonus chapter on preparing for the PMP certification. This book will show you... more
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Evolutionary algorithms are relatively new, but very powerful techniques used to find solutions to many real-world search and optimization problems. Many of these problems have multiple objectives, which leads to the need to obtain a set of optimal solutions, known as effective solutions. It has been found that using evolutionary algorithms is a highly effective way of finding multiple effective solutions in a single simulation run. Comprehensive coverage of this growing area of research Carefully introduces each algorithm with examples and in-depth discussion Includes many applications to... more
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Friends in High Places: The Bechtel Story: The Most Secret Corporation and How It Engineered the World Book Description Laton Mc Cartney has contributed to Friends in High Places: The Bechtel Story: The Most Secret Corporation and How It Engineered the World as an author.Laton McCartney is the author of the national bestseller "Friends in High Places: The Bechtel Story-The Most Secret Corporation and How It Engineered the World" and "Across the Great Divide: Robert Stuart and the Discovery of the Oregon Trail." McCartney has written extensively on business, finance, and politics for many... more
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This popular manual has been updated and improved to bring it more current with modern earthmoving and trenching equipment, refined excavation techniques, stricter safety rules, and improved materials. Here you'll find how to enter and succeed in the underground utility business. Includes hands-on instructions for operating the equipment and doing the trenching, pipe laying and connecting work and answers to what causes so many skilled equipment operators and pipelayers to fail when they try to start their own business. Learn how to find the right kind of work, read and compute quantities... more
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Given that the greatest risk factor on any project is manpower costs, problems resulting in delays, rework, or overtime will lower profits through increased labor costs. Most of these process-generated costs are fully preventable. An in-depth exploration of the application of Lean initiatives in the construction industry, Lean Culture for the Construction Industry: Building Responsible and Committed Project Teams addresses employee issues in terms of productivity and waste by applying behavioral psychology principles at both tactical and strategic levels.
Written... more
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More than a few residential builders and remodelers have walked away from closings with less money than they deserve. Performed correctly, estimating is your key to keeping more of your hard-earned profit. Master builder and business expert Bill Asdal shows builders and remodelers how to estimate based on fiscal goals and protecting the company’s bottom line. His unique approach to estimating gives readers user-friendly systems to improve the process and provides hundreds of ideas and simple suggestions. Asdal takes the magic and science of estimating and turns it into an art.
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Black Power at Work chronicles the history of direct action campaigns to open up the construction industry to black workers in the 1960s and 1970s. The book's case studies of local movements in Brooklyn, Newark, the Bay Area, Detroit, Chicago, and Seattle show how struggles against racism in the construction industry shaped the emergence of Black Power politics outside the U.S. South. In the process, "community control" of the construction industry--especially government War on Poverty and post-rebellion urban reconstruction projects-- became central to community organizing for black... more
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This book, Corruption and Racketeering In The New York City Construction Industry: The Final Report of the New York State Organized Task Force, lays out in close and compelling detail the intricate patterns of currupt activities and relationships that for the better part of a century have characterized business as usual in the construction industry in America's largest metropolis.
The book is the end product of more than five years' worth of investigation, prosecutions, and research by the New York State Organized Crime Task Force, a unique agency that has set a national... more
The book is the end product of more than five years' worth of investigation, prosecutions, and research by the New York State Organized Crime Task Force, a unique agency that has set a national... more
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A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) provides generalized project management guidance applicable to most projects most of the time. In order to apply this generalized guidance to construction projects, the Project Management Institute has developed the Construction Extension to the PMBOK® Guide. This Construction Extension provides construction-specific guidance for the project management practitioner for each of the PMBOK® Guide Knowledge Areas, as well as guidance in these additional areas not found in the PMBOK® Guide: • All project resources, rather than just... more
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Offering practical advice and tested techniques, this book serves as the first and only building information modeling (BIM) integration guide for the construction industry. You'll explore crucial construction tasks such as estimating, staging, sustainability testing, multiple model trade coordination, and digital detail resolution. In addition, the book also looks at facility management models and offers a clear picture of how the featured tools, techniques, and workflows can benefit each discipline. less
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Nail Your Numbers is the new book from David Gerstel, a veteran builder and author of Running a Successful Construction Company, the best seller which has long been regarded as a "bible" of the construction industry.
Nail Your Numbers is a complete guide to estimating accurately and bidding wisely. It includes guidance on:
Selecting the right jobs to bid Accurately figuring labor costs Obtaining reliable sub and supplier quotes Astutely marking up for overhead and profit The creation of a powerful Excel estimating spreadsheet Protecting a bid... more
Nail Your Numbers is a complete guide to estimating accurately and bidding wisely. It includes guidance on:
Selecting the right jobs to bid Accurately figuring labor costs Obtaining reliable sub and supplier quotes Astutely marking up for overhead and profit The creation of a powerful Excel estimating spreadsheet Protecting a bid... more
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Residential Construction Management will provide construction managers a concise and practical guide to managing residential construction projects. One of the fundamental reasons residential contractors fail to prosper is that they are poor managers. By presenting project management tools in their appropriate context of the project lifecycle—initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing—readers will more clearly understand the iterative nature of construction management, which is a key to successfully managing a construction project. You can't afford to be... more
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Learn the Tips, Become One of Those Who Know Building Construction and Architectural Practice, and Thrive! For architectural practice and building design and construction industry, there are two kinds of people: those who know, and those who don't. The tips of building design and construction and project management have been undercover-until now. Most of the existing books on building construction and architectural practice are too expensive, too complicated, and too long to be practical and helpful. This book simplifies the process to make it easier to understand and uncovers the tips of... more
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How you can make your construction company more profitable. A 'must read' before you price your next project. Many construction companies fail despite the hard work and knowledge of their managers and owners. Some companies even start well, earning good profits, building successful projects, and the company grows - only for it all to come crashing down, often leaving a mountain of debts behind. So why do construction companies fail? Is it due to bad luck? This book explores important aspects of managing a construction company that impact its success and profitability. Obviously managers... more
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Imagine a world where there are no building codes, no licensing requirements, no permit fees, no inspectors—no rules or regulations, only common sense and the desire to build something better. This is the world that forged America, the land where the early pioneers and town developers thrived.
But this type of open environment is long gone.
It’s prohibitively expensive for young entrepreneurs to start a business today. In fact, it is almost impossible to build anything unless you are part of a larger organization that has the expertise and resources to navigate the... more
But this type of open environment is long gone.
It’s prohibitively expensive for young entrepreneurs to start a business today. In fact, it is almost impossible to build anything unless you are part of a larger organization that has the expertise and resources to navigate the... more
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Crafting the Considerate House tells the story of designing and building a home for our times-one that is mindful of both environmental and dollar costs, yet responsive to our needs and wants. In his fast moving narrative David Gerstel - a highly skilled builder and an author with several admired books that have enjoyed strong sales for decades to his credit - involves the reader in the challenge and excitement of creating a house that is highly energy efficient, healthy, and a pleasure to live in. You experience the project up close from the first imaginings through the final construction of... more
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From a leading authority in the design-build movement, this practical, multi-disciplinary guide brings you all of the fundamentals that constructors, architects, and engineers must understand in order to mitigate risks, optimize results, and be successful in the design-build arena. Design-Build Essentials is truly a design-builder's resource. It addresses the fact that design-build requires the unique integration of both design and construction functions by featuring input from all of the various players associated with delivering a design-build project. Opening with an introduction to the... more
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Presents the principles and techniques of project management, beginning with the conceptual phase by the owner, through coordination of design and construction, to project completion. This book emphasizes the importance of management skills to enable the user to develop his or her own style of project management. less
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This incisive, practical guide provides a thorough breakdown of the ins and outs everyone needs to know when turning contracting skills into a business, from summoning the motivation to start your own business to the intricacies of being your own boss,
Claudiu Fatu turns his personal experiences and those of other successful contractors into advice on every aspect of building a business. The chapters focus on:
Developing a business structure, including bank accounts, tax registration, insurance, and branding
Handling legal and accounting hurdles
Managing... more
Claudiu Fatu turns his personal experiences and those of other successful contractors into advice on every aspect of building a business. The chapters focus on:
Developing a business structure, including bank accounts, tax registration, insurance, and branding
Handling legal and accounting hurdles
Managing... more
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Take control of your finances with Accounting and Financial Management. This solid resource for builders, remodelers, developers, and contractors provides detailed information on how an accounting system operates and the basic principles for processing financial data. This fifth edition includes the updated NAHB Chart of Accounts and explains:
-how technology facilitates procedures for such items as accounts payable, change orders, and payroll and how it impacts processing systems
-the impact of additional management reports and how they can enhance and facilitate a manager’s... more
-how technology facilitates procedures for such items as accounts payable, change orders, and payroll and how it impacts processing systems
-the impact of additional management reports and how they can enhance and facilitate a manager’s... more
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Unlike the majority of construction project management textbooks out there, Management of Construction Projects takes a distinctive approach by setting itself in the context of a single and real-world construction project throughout and also by looking at construction project management from the constructor's perspective. This project-based learning approach emphasizes the skills, knowledge, and techniques students require to become successful project managers.
This second edition uses a brand new, larger, and more challenging case study to take students through key stages... more
This second edition uses a brand new, larger, and more challenging case study to take students through key stages... more
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"John Tishman is a true pioneer in the Construction Management industry. Through his CM leadership, some of America's most well-known buildings have been brought to successful completion."
---Bruce D'Agostino, president and chief executive, Construction Management Association of America
"Building Tall will provide readers with insights into John Tishman's career as a visionary engineer, landmark builder, and great businessman. Responsible for some of the construction world's most magnificent projects, John is one of the preeminent alumni in the history of... more
---Bruce D'Agostino, president and chief executive, Construction Management Association of America
"Building Tall will provide readers with insights into John Tishman's career as a visionary engineer, landmark builder, and great businessman. Responsible for some of the construction world's most magnificent projects, John is one of the preeminent alumni in the history of... more
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Skilled Hands, Strong Spirits follows the history of the Building and Construction Trades Department from the emergence of building trades councils in the age of the skyscraper; through treacherous fights over jurisdiction as new building materials and methods of work evolved; and through numerous Department campaigns to improve safety standards, work with contractors to promote unionized construction, and forge a sense of industrial unity among its fifteen (and at times nineteen) autonomous and highly diverse affiliates. Arranged chronologically, Skilled Hands, Strong Spirits... more
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Less than half of construction firms are still in business after four years. Make sure your company thrives with essential - and very readable - guidance from a pro with 25 years' success. Find out what it takes to build all aspects of a business that's profitable, enjoyable, and enduring. Here are just a few of the things you'll learn from this book:
The duties of the owner of a successful construction business Essential terms and conditions to include and exclude in contracts Commandments to follow to ensure you're paid what you're owed, including step-by-step change-order... more
The duties of the owner of a successful construction business Essential terms and conditions to include and exclude in contracts Commandments to follow to ensure you're paid what you're owed, including step-by-step change-order... more
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This revised and updated edition of Construction Equipment Management fills a gap on this subject by integrating both conceptual and hands-on quantitative knowledge on construction equipment into a process that facilitates student learning.
The first six chapters summarize interdisciplinary concepts that are necessary to ground students' learning on construction equipment management, including both engineering and economics. Each of the next 16 chapters covers a different type of construction equipment and associated methods of use. The final chapter introduces the more... more
The first six chapters summarize interdisciplinary concepts that are necessary to ground students' learning on construction equipment management, including both engineering and economics. Each of the next 16 chapters covers a different type of construction equipment and associated methods of use. The final chapter introduces the more... more
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This detailed overview of the construction contracting business delivers an invaluable collection of best practices, forms, templates, and checklists designed to reduce risks and increase profits. Contractors will learn everything they need to know about the make-or-break areas of estimating, pricing, bidding, project management, and financial management.
The author is well-known in the industry, with a weekly newsletter, website, online digest, regular column for Contractor magazine, and 70-plus seminar bookings for 2006
Extensive examples and illustrations help readers... more
The author is well-known in the industry, with a weekly newsletter, website, online digest, regular column for Contractor magazine, and 70-plus seminar bookings for 2006
Extensive examples and illustrations help readers... more
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Across the nation, construction projects large and small—from hospitals to schools to simple home improvements—are spiraling out of control. Delays and cost overruns have come to seem “normal,” even as they drain our wallets and send our blood pressure skyrocketing. In Broken Buildings, Busted Budgets, prominent construction attorney Barry B. LePatner builds a powerful case for change in America’s sole remaining “mom and pop” industry—an industry that consumes $1.23 trillion and wastes at least $120 billion each year.
With three decades of experience representing clients... more
With three decades of experience representing clients... more
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Lean, Simplified
An Extensive Introduction to the Lean Business Model, Applicable to All Industries and All Experience Levels. Now released in a second edition to reflect the newest innovations and learning within the Lean system!
You've heard the terms, you've heard about the results; now harness the method that has been creating unmatched levels of efficiency and success throughout the modern business sphere.
Yesterday, it was enough to have heard about Lean. Today, everyone from the very front line all the way up to the... more
An Extensive Introduction to the Lean Business Model, Applicable to All Industries and All Experience Levels. Now released in a second edition to reflect the newest innovations and learning within the Lean system!
You've heard the terms, you've heard about the results; now harness the method that has been creating unmatched levels of efficiency and success throughout the modern business sphere.
Yesterday, it was enough to have heard about Lean. Today, everyone from the very front line all the way up to the... more
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This book provides 101 real-life construction management case studies from an author with over 40 years' experience in the construction industry and as a lecturer in construction management. Over 14 chapters, Len Holm has included case studies from real jobsites that cover organization, procurement, estimating, scheduling, subcontractors, communications, quality and cost control, change orders, claims and disputes, safety, and close-outs. Other hot topics covered include BIM, sustainability, and lean.
Each case is written in straightforward language and designed to test the... more
Each case is written in straightforward language and designed to test the... more
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If you are a great craftsman and project manager but not good at numbers or paperwork, then you need to learn how. Finding Hidden Profits: A Guide for Custom Builders, Remodelers, and Architects shows you step-by-step how to position your business to make more money through these five key elements: • Allowances • Change orders • Draw schedules • Detailed specifications • Comprehensive contracts With more than 30 years of experience working on 300+ projects, from high-end custom homes to remodeling, smoke and fire damage, and annual property maintenance, Dennis Dixon knows how important it is... more
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The ARE 5 Review Manual is the most comprehensive textbook for the Architect Registration Exam 5.0 (ARE 5.0). All six exam divisions are covered with thorough explanations for each of the division’s sections.
The ARE 5 Review Manual has been revised. If you have a copy of this... more
The ARE 5 Review Manual is the most comprehensive textbook for the Architect Registration Exam 5.0 (ARE 5.0). All six exam divisions are covered with thorough explanations for each of the division’s sections.
The ARE 5 Review Manual has been revised. If you have a copy of this... more
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Written for the serious layperson, The Pond Manual explores the wide variety of pond ecosystems available, and their function; topographic and soil requirements, design and construction techniques, wildlife management, fish species and their cultivation, algae and plant control, parasite problems, chemical and physical parameters of water sources and water control/erosion devices. less
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Good Guys, Wiseguys, and Putting Up Buildings is an engaging memoir about one man's career in construction--rising to the top of an industry renowned for crime, corruption, violence, physical danger, and the chronic risk of financial catastrophe.
Starting in the Navy Seabees at the end of WWII, Samuel C. Florman made his way as a general contractor in New York City through the period of explosive development, private exuberance and the historic growth of publicly supported housing--all amidst the rise of the notorious Mafia families,
and evolution of the Civil Rights Movement.... more
Starting in the Navy Seabees at the end of WWII, Samuel C. Florman made his way as a general contractor in New York City through the period of explosive development, private exuberance and the historic growth of publicly supported housing--all amidst the rise of the notorious Mafia families,
and evolution of the Civil Rights Movement.... more
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Professionals working in the construction industry know the extent of permits and mountains of requirements that have to be followed for every project, so it's not surprising that environmental practices inevitably slip through the cracks. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) were initially developed during the 1990s to minimize the impact and consequences of soil disturbance and construction activity on the environment. SWPPPs are mainly formed around five best management practices (BMPs): Soil stabilization Sediment control Tracking control Non-storm water management Waste... more
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Whether you are new to the A/E/C community and working on your very first job or you are a more seasoned professional who is taking on marketing responsibilities for the first time, you will find "A/E/C Marketing Fundamentals: Your Keys to Success' a useful introduction to marketing basics. Even if you are a more experienced marketer, you will learn core principles and effective strategies that will improve your job performance. This book, developed by subject matter experts from the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), provides marketers with the resources and ideas necessary... more
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Are you ready to take your business to the next level?
With over 46 years of experience in the construction industry working on every type of project imaginable, Joel Anderson shares the nuts and bolts for building a successful business.
From hiring and managing employees to operations, marketing, and keeping clients to financing projects, Joel shows you the secrets for running your business smoothly, avoiding costly mistakes, and growing at a sustainable rate. Step-by-step, he'll also show you how to get and stay organized while you regain your sanity, so you can run... more
With over 46 years of experience in the construction industry working on every type of project imaginable, Joel Anderson shares the nuts and bolts for building a successful business.
From hiring and managing employees to operations, marketing, and keeping clients to financing projects, Joel shows you the secrets for running your business smoothly, avoiding costly mistakes, and growing at a sustainable rate. Step-by-step, he'll also show you how to get and stay organized while you regain your sanity, so you can run... more
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