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Project Management in Construction - New Edition

Thursday, September 28th, 2006

Project Management in Construction by Sidney M. Levy. Released in September 2006 the fourth edition contains new chapters on Quality Control and Quality Assurance and Successful Commencement.

This excellent book gives you the benefit of the authors 40+ years’ experience in managing construction projects. Plus, you’ll find updated or new coverage of:

  • Design-build
  • Effective writing techniques
  • E-construction and the advantages to construction operation and management
  • Building hazards including indoor air quality
  • Computer-generated databases, estimating software, scheduling, and project documentation

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Graham Perry

Managing Construction Projects - Book review

Tuesday, July 4th, 2006

A valuable source of information for practitioners and students. It covers the A-Z of project management in the construction industry in a confident manner, and provides a much needed pragmatic approach.

This engaging book introduces a range of challenges to established thinking about project management, often by making comparisons between practices in the UK and those of other countries.

Managing Construction Projects

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Graham Perry