Construction Project Management

• Presents construction project management concepts in a clear and understandable manner
• Provides practical information on pre-construction activities to enhance field productivity for construction projects
• Offers specific examples based on real life experience in electrical construction
• Covers major industry issues such as the impact of change orders, safety, tools and material control, and contract risk management
• Presents strategies for implementing concepts such as partnering, total quality management, and quality assurance at the field level

Dr. Eddy M. Rojas is Professor of Construction Management at the University of Washington, where he is the Graduate Program Coordinator and the Executive Director of the Pacific Northwest Center for Construction Research and Education. He is an internationally recognized scholar in construction engineering and management. Dr. Rojas has published numerous papers in professional journals and conference proceedings and is also the developer and facilitator of the Virtual Community of Construction Scholars. His research interests are modeling, simulation, and visualization of construction engineering and management processes; engineering education; and construction economics.

Chapter 1: Pre-Construction Planning
Introduction
Methodology
The Pre-Construction Planning Process
Pre-Construction Planning Activities
The Planning Assessment Process
Conclusions

Chapter 2: Early Warning Signs of Project Distress
Introduction
Project Distress Diary (PDD)
Case Study 1
Case Study 2
Conclusions

Chapter 3: Cumulative Impact of Change Orders
Introduction
Fundamental Concepts
Is Cumulative Impact Real?
Determining Impact
Quantifying Impact
Recommendations
Conclusions

Chapter 4: Sequencing Guidelines
Introduction
Background
Case Studies
Sequencing Guidelines
Rules to Support Sequencing Guidelines
Conclusions

Chapter 5: Ideal Jobsite Inventory Levels
Introduction
Inventory Principles
Developing the Loss Function
Optimal Inventory Levels in Construction
Optimal Material Management Models for Contractors
Sic Step of the Procurement Process
Conclusions

Chapter 6: Tool and Material Control Systems
Introduction
Tool Control Systems
Material Control Systems
Conclusions

Chapter 7: Recommended Safety Practices
Introduction
Safety and the Bottom Line
Causation Theories: Why Do Accidents Occur?
The Problem with Academic Accident Theory
Magnitude of the Safety Issue in the Construction Industry
Methodology
Anecdotal Experiences: Recommended Practices
Safety Program Analysis
Conclusions

Chapter 8: Total Quality Management
Introduction
Fundamentals of Total Quality Management
What is Quality?
Committing to Quality
Planning for Quality
Organizing for Quality
Managing for Quality
Identifying Improvement Opportunities
Implementing TQM in the Field
Measuring Results
Conclusions

Chapter 9: Quality Assurance
Introduction
Quality Assurance Fundamentals
Quality Assurance Program Model
Steps in Developing a Quality Assurance Program
Installation, Inspection, and Testing Procedures
Forms, Tags, Checklists, and Records
Evaluating Your Quality Assurance Program
Conclusions

Chapter 10: Partnering
Introduction
Partnering Fundamentals
Benefits of Partnering
Partnering Applications
Recommended Steps for Implementation
Conclusions

Chapter 11: Performance Evaluations
Introduction
Methodology
The Purpose of Performance Evaluations
Survey of Supervisors’ Duties and Attributes
Survey of Craftsmen’s Duties and Attributes
Evaluation Process Details
Conducting Evaluations
Conclusions

Chapter 12: Contract Risk Management
Introduction
Preparing for Contract Risk Management
Rights and Responsibility Clauses
Entitlement Clauses
Procedural Clauses
Conclusions

Appendix: Bibliography
Index