Construction Management JumpStart

The Best First Step Toward a Career in Construction Management

Barbara J. Jackson

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2025

ISBN-13: 9781394240609

ISBN-10: 1394240600

Pages: 528

Subjects: Technology & Engineering / Construction / General, Business & Economics / Industries / Construction, Technology & Engineering / Construction / Contracting, Technology & Engineering / Civil / General, Technology & Engineering / Environmental / General

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About Construction Management JumpStart

New edition of a bestselling introduction to construction management, offering a walkthrough of each stage of the construction management process Written from the constructor’s perspective, Construction Management JumpStart is the definitive introduction to the field, providing authoritative coverage of all construction management fundamentals and how the latest trends in project delivery methods, technology, and emerging new career opportunities are impacting the construction management profession. Readers will find step-by-step instructions on how to administer contracts, manage job site operations, plan and schedule projects, monitor project performance, manage project quality and safety, assess project risks, and perform other duties essential to the manager’s role. Key foundational information on residential, commercial, heavy civil, industrial, and environmental industry sectors, project players, and professional affiliations is also included. This revised and updated Fourth Edit...

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