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Construction Process Planning and Management
An Owner's Guide to Successful Projects
- 1st Edition - August 14, 2009
- Author: Sidney M Levy
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 1 6 4 9 6 - 2
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 8 5 6 1 7 - 5 4 8 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 9 4 9 8 0 - 2
By their very nature, construction projects can create seemingly endless opportunities for conflict. Written by a best selling author with over 40 years of experiences in the… Read more
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Request a sales quoteBy their very nature, construction projects can create seemingly endless opportunities for conflict. Written by a best selling author with over 40 years of experiences in the construction and general contracting business, Construction Process Planning and Management provides you with the necessary tools to save time and money on your construction project. In this book, Sid Levy provides valuable advice for avoiding or working through the common problems that are a result of the long-term nature of construction projects, failure to select a ?project delivery system? appropriate to the project, incomplete drawing and specifications, unrealistic scheduling, poor communication and coordination among participants, and inadequate contract administration. From project genesis, through design development to contractor and contract selection, on to construction oversight, punch list and successful project close-out, this book will point out those pitfalls to avoid and offer practical advice at every step along the way.
- Administer the general construction process including solicitation of contractor's qualifications (pre-qualify bidders), comparative analysis of bid packages, recommendation for contract award, contract document negotiation and documentation of job change orders
- Provide Project Planning and on-site management and coordination of all construction projects
- Ensure compliance of building construction rules and regulations and collaborate with chief engineers to monitor quality of construction
- Conduct technical/plan review of construction documents and submit written responses identifying required corrections or changes
- Design, implement and oversee Company standards for construction policies, practices and processes
Construction Engineers, Construction Managers, Construction Cost Estimators, Architectural Engineers, Contractors, Owners
Chapter 1 An Introduction to the Design and Construction industryThe construction. architectural and engineering business Hiring an architect and defining the Owner's ProgramGeneral Contracting- full service, broker- how they operateSubcontracting - 2nd, 3rd tier subs. Chapter 2 Project Genesis The Fast Track process- pluses and minuses To CM or not to CM?Considering Design-Build at this early stageChapter 3 Selecting and Working with ArchitectsThe Right Questions to AskChecking up via ReferencesThe process of extracting the owner's program The full field of services architects can supplyChapter 4 Construction Contracts-Types, Pros and Cons of EachGetting Started with a Letter of IntentCost PlusCost Plus a Fee with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)Lump or Stipulated sumConstruction Manager (CM)Design-Build The Value of Alternates and AllowancesChapter 5 Preparing Meaningful Bid DocumentsThe Request for Qualifications (RFQ)The Request for Proposal (RFP) Sample formsThe Value of a Pre-Bid ConferenceEvaluating BidsContractor SelectionChapter 6 Preparing the Construction ContractSome Helpful TipsContract Language to Protect the OwnerThe Value of Exhibits to the ContractWhen Tenant Work is Involved in a Commercial LeaseThe Need for a ContingencyThe role of Bonds and InsuranceChapter 7 Organizing for ConstructionThe role of the Architect During ConstructionThe role of the Owner's RepresentativeEstablishing Effective communications between all parties Dealing With Difficult Issues That Can Cause Disputes & ClaimsChapter 8 The Construction ScheduleThe CMP Schedule- the Bar Chart ScheduleThe Importance of the Base Line ScheduleThe Double Edged Sword Chapter 9 The Change Order ProcessHow to Eliminate Many problems Up FrontEffective Monitoring of Contractor's cost proposalsThe Owner's rights and obligationsChapter 10 Participating in the Construction ProcessThe Weekly Progress MeetingsProject Documentation to Protect One's Position Lien Waivers- What They Do and what They don't DoThe Art of CompromiseChapter 11 Successfully Closing out the ProjectSuccessful Close-Out Starts at the Project's BeginningPunch List TipsWarranties/Guarantees- Read the Fine PrintBefore Issuing that Final PaymentAppendix ? Samples of Design and Construction ContractsAmerican Institute of Architects (AIA)
- No. of pages: 392
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 14, 2009
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323164962
- Hardback ISBN: 9781856175487
- eBook ISBN: 9780080949802
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