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About the Item
Residential Construction Management will provide construction managers a concise and practical guide to managing residential construction projects. One of the fundamental reasons residential contractors fail to prosper is that they are poor managers. By presenting project management tools in their appropriate context of the project lifecycle—initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing—readers will more clearly understand the iterative nature of construction management, which is a key to successfully managing a construction project. You can’t afford to be without this indispensible working tool and its step-by-step instructions, project management templates, and real-world case studies.
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Key Features
Walks you through the entire project management lifecycle resulting in a better understanding of the iterative processes of construction management
Offers the information and real world tools needed to successfully apply to a planned or current project
Discusses how to approach a banker and secure financing – especially valuable in the current market
Shows how various knowledge areas and project management tools interact when doing a project providing you with the knowledge to create your own project plan
WAV offers a downloadable building specification form, change order authorization form, construction schedule, sample budget, construction flowchart, a guide to working with bankers for spec home loans, and much more – available from the Web Added Value Download Resource Center at www.jrosspub.com
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About the Author(s)
After Joseph Griffin obtained a bachelor’s degree in business management, he went on to begin working full-time in both the real estate and construction industry while simultaneously earning his Masters of Business Administration through Lenoir-Rhyne University. He later earned a Masters of Project Management through Western Carolina University. Joseph is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®), a member of the Project Management Institute, a member of both local REALTOR® associations and the National Association of REALTORS® and holds the Graduate REALTOR® Institute designation. He has authored several articles on construction and project management which have been featured in national publications. |
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Project Management and Residential Construction
Project Management
Definition of a Project
Triple-Constraint
Project Lifecycle
Residential Construction
References
Chapter 2 Initiating the Construction Project
Introduction
Where Do Ideas Come From?
When to Assign a Project Manager
The Initiation Process
Creating the Project Proposal
Reviewing the Project Proposal
Approving the Project Proposal
Transitioning to the Planning Phase
References
Chapter 3 Planning the Construction Project
Overview of the Chapter
Nature of the Planning Phase
Overview of the Project Plan Components
Project Scope and Scope Management Plan
Construction Schedule
Cost Control
Quality Assurance
Human Resource
Communication
Risk Management
Purchasing and Contract Administration
Project Documentation and Project Baselines
Customizing the Project Plan
Developing the Project Plan
Project Scope and Scope Management
Construction Schedule
Cost Control Plan
Quality Assurance Plan
Human Resource Plan
Communication Plan
Risk Management Plan
Purchasing and Contract Administration Plan
Project Documentation and Project Baselines
Transitioning to the Execution Phase
References
Chapter 4 Executing the Construction Project
Characteristics Needed for Successful Execution
Disciplined
Highly Aware
Service Oriented
A Problem Solver
An Effective Communicator
Project Execution
Executing the Work Breakdown Structure
Section 1.1—Permitting and Site Prep
Section 1.2—Foundation, Framing, and Rough-ins
Section 1.3—Interior Finishes
Section 1.4—Exterior Work and Finishes
Section 1.5—Final Inspections
Executing Management Plans
Transitioning to the Controlling Phase
Chapter 5 Controlling the Construction Project
Performance Evaluation
Primary Purpose of Performance Evaluation
Types of Performance Evaluation
Areas of Performance Evaluation
Methods of Performance Evaluation
Methods of Corrective Action
Earned Value Management
Risk Management Plan
Specific Performance Evaluation Techniques
Method of Process Improvement
Integrated Change Control
Integrated Change Control Defined
Construction Change Control
Process Change Control
References
Chapter 6 Closing the Construction Project
Client
Final Inspection
Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
Final Client Approval
Builder-provided Closing Documents and Final Financial Statement
Property Closing
Warranty Procedures
Client Feedback
Job Site
Construction Stakeholders
Project File
Project Team
Audit Procedures
Closing an Unsuccessful Project
Concluding Comments
Index |
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