Barbara J. Jackson - Construction Management JumpStart

1 Cover

2 Acknowledgments

3 About the Author

4 Introduction Who Should Read This Book What This Book Covers Making the Most of This Book

5 Chapter 1: The Construction Industry The Scope of the Industry A Historical Perspective Industry Sectors The Project Players The Industry Image Career Opportunities Terms to Know Review Questions

6 Chapter 2: What Is Construction Management? Construction Management Defined The Construction Project The Owner Sets the Stage Project Delivery Methods Project Delivery Selection What Does a Construction Manager Do? What It Takes to Be a Construction Manager Terms to Know Review Questions

7 Chapter 3: How We Get the Work Finding the Work The Competition How We Play the Game Making the Bid/No Bid Decision A Final Note Terms to Know Review Questions

8 Chapter 4: The Construction Contract The Contract Documents The Construction Specification Institute Contract Types Terms to Know Review Questions

9 Chapter 5: Project Stages The Design and Construction Process The Successful Project Terms to Know Review Questions

10 Chapter 6: Managing the Project Team The Project Team Communication, Collaboration, and Integration The AEC Culture Management vs. Leadership Terms to Know Review Questions

11 Chapter 7: Performing Pre-construction Services The Evolution of Pre-construction Services What Are Pre-construction Services? Common Pre-construction Services Terms to Know Review Questions

12 Chapter 8: Estimating Project Costs What Is an Estimate? The Characteristics of a Good Estimator Factors Impacting Project Cost Types of Estimates Understanding Project Costs The Estimating Process Putting It All Together Completing the Estimate Terms to Know Review Questions

13 Chapter 9: Contract Administration Starting Off Right Who's on First? Coordinating Construction Details Getting Paid Schedule Issues Making Changes When Things Go Wrong Terms to Know Review Questions

14 Chapter 10: Construction Operations and Job Site Management Building the Project Construction Impacts The Superintendent Documenting Construction Activity Public Relations Company Image and Publicity Terms to Know Review Questions

15 Chapter 11: Project Planning and Scheduling It's All About Time! Types of Schedules Building the Schedule Communicating and Updating the Schedule Terms to Know Review Questions

16 Chapter 12: Monitoring Project Performance The Project Control Cycle Factors Impacting Project Performance Tracking Quality, Cost, and Time Assessing Overall Project Status Documenting Project Performance Terms to Know Review Questions

17 Chapter 13: Managing Quality and Safety Attitude Is Everything Developing the Quality Management Plan The QA/QC Functions Safety as a Component of Quality A Dangerous Business Developing the Safety Management Plan The Economics of Quality and Safety Terms to Know Review Questions

18 Chapter 14: Managing Project Risks A Systematic Process The Risk Mitigation Plan The Risk Management Team You Get What You Plan For Terms to Know Review Questions

19 Chapter 15: BIM and Beyond What Is a Building Information Model? Implementing BIM Designing with BIM Using BIM to Manage Construction Advances on the Horizon Other Collaborative Tools Terms to Know Review Questions

20 Chapter 16: Sustainability and the Built Environment Building Process Life Cycle Fundamental Principles Waste in Construction Triple Bottom Line Sustainability Standards The Bigger Picture Terms to Know Review Questions

21 Appendix A: Common Acronyms Used in Construction

22 Appendix B: Answers to Review QuestionsChapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16

23 Glossary

24 Index

25 End User License Agreement

1 Chapter 2 Table 2.1 Risks Allocation Table

2 Chapter 3 Table 3.1 Selection MethodsTable 3.2 Weighted Criteria Evaluation MatrixTable 3.3 Making the Decision to Bid

3 Chapter 4Table 4.1 Lump-Sum ContractTable 4.2 Cost-Plus-Fee ContractTable 4.3 GMP ContractTable 4.4 Unit-Price Contract

4 Chapter 5Table 5.1 Building Elements and Work Items

5 Chapter 8Table 8.1 Calculating the EstimateTable 8.2 Subcontractor/Vendor ListTable 8.3 Estimate Summary for Office Building

6 Chapter 9Table 9.1 Sample Responsibility Matrix

7 Chapter 11Table 11.1 Level of DetailTable 11.2 Activity List

8 Chapter 12Table 12.1 Management Elements and Tracking ToolsTable 12.2 Cost Analysis

9 Chapter 13Table 13.1 Price Differences Based on Quality

10 Chapter 14Table 14.1 Design RisksTable 14.2 Construction RisksTable 14.3 Political/Legal/Regulatory RisksTable 14.4 Financing RisksTable 14.5 Environmental Risks

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