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Managing Residential Construction Projects: Strategies and Solutions

Author(s): Derek Graham (Author)

Publisher: McGraw Hill
Publication Date: June 13, 2006
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 555 pages
ISBN-10: 0071459340
ISBN-13: 9780071459341

Book Description

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Residential construction projects are notorious for being overbudget and behind schedule, and the industry is in dire need ofan effective solution. This highly visual resource provides justthat--customizable solutions that work in a real-world constructionenvironment. It is a solid blueprint for using projectmanagement to gain control over quality, cost, and schedule earlyin the process, before problems happen.

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Derek Graham has more than 20 years of experience in construction and construction project management. Currently an independent consultant in the New York City high-end residential sector as an owner's representative, quality control inspector/specialist, planner, and expert witness, he has also worked extensively in the commercial and hospitality sectors. Mr. Graham is skilled in all aspects of construction, including building trades, cost estimating, contract negotiation, troubleshooting, financial reporting, and crisis management.

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Use Project Management Tools to Control Quality, Cost, and Schedule on Any Residential Construction Project

Managing Residential Construction Projects provides you with an effective, real-world blueprint for using the latest project management tools to gain control over quality, cost, and schedule. Construction expert Derek Graham addresses the practical issues behind budget and scheduling problems, providing you with the expertise to anticipate crises before they arise and develop a residential construction process that flows more smoothly and efficiently.

Offering a unique visual presentation that delivers at-a-glance solutions, the author shows you step by step how to:

Customize a project management strategy for your specific needs
Create a model for bids and project cycles
Establish administrative models for each project type
Use staff and facilities to best advantage
Deal effectively with clients, vendors, and subcontractors
Resolve disputes among team members, clients, design professionals, and managers
Troubleshoot problems such as errors and omissions, change orders, delays, quality control failures, and litigation

Get the Skills Needed to Take Charge of Residential Construction Jobs:
* Project Management Strategy * Cost Estimating * Scheduling and Planning * Contract Management * Construction Management * Business Tools * Crisis and Siege Management * Resolving Conflicts

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