A cost based approach to project management : planning and controlling construction project costs

Abstract

Chapters break down the details of cost elements, structuring project costs, and integrating budget with schedule, providing novice project managers with the key skills to plan and execute construction projects with confidence and precision. Features: Illustrates the principles of project management and the essentials of cost planning and control with easy-to-understand examples from the construction industry Includes step-by-step details of project planning, cost-estimating, and management processes Offers clear, cost-based methods for defining scope, preparing bids, and planning for contingencies, as well monitoring progress and determining when to take remedial action.