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| The Construction Industry | |
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| Introduction | |
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| What Is the Construction Industry? | |
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| Industry Sectors | |
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| The Residential Sector | |
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| Building Construction | |
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| Infrastructure and Heavy Construction | |
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| Industrial | |
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| Research and Development | |
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| Trends in the Industry | |
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| Promoting the Construction Profession | |
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| Demographics | |
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| Opportunities | |
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| Computer-Integrated Construction | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Chapter Review Questions | |
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| Exercises | |
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| Project Participants | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Owners | |
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| Public Owners | |
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| Private Owners | |
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| Owner Representation | |
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| Design Professionals | |
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| Architects | |
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| Engineers | |
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| Construction Professionals | |
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| Constructors | |
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| Specialty Contractors | |
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| The Trades | |
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| The Advantages of Union Versus Merit Shops | |
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| Material Suppliers | |
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| Equipment Suppliers | |
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| Other Participants | |
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| Organization of Companies | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Chapter Review Questions | |
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| Exercises | |
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| Project Delivery Methods | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Managing Project Risks | |
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| Lessons from History | |
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| Delivering a Project Fast | |
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| Assessing Project Risks | |
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| General Risks | |
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| Project-Specific Risks | |
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| Seabrook Station | |
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| The Owner Organization | |
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| Minimizing Risk | |
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| Choosing the Right Delivery Method | |
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| Choosing a Contract Type | |
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| Monitoring the Entire Process | |
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| Delivery Methods | |
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| Traditional | |
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| Design/Build | |
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| Construction Project Management | |
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| Contract Types | |
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| Single Fixed Price | |
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| Unit Price Contract | |
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| Cost Plus a Fee | |
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| Contract Changes | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Chapter Review Questions | |
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| Exercises | |
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| Project Chronology | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Initiation of the Project | |
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| Feasibility Analysis | |
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| Financing | |
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| Design of the Project | |
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| Programming | |
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| Schematic Design | |
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| Design Development | |
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| Construction Documents | |
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| Procurement | |
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| Construction | |
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| Turnover and Startup | |
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| Operation of the Facility | |
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| Disposal of the Facility | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Chapter Review Questions | |
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| Exercises | |
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| Construction Services During Design | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Finding the Right Construction Manager | |
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| Request for Proposal | |
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| Team Introductions | |
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| Tasks and Responsibilities of the Construction Manager | |
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| Feasibility Studies | |
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| Site Investigations | |
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| Construction, Not Disruption | |
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| Noise Mitigation | |
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| Traffic Flow | |
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| Pedestrian and Business Access | |
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| Air Quality | |
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| The Way of the Future | |
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| Value Engineering | |
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| Up/Down Construction in Boston: an Example of Construction Innovation | |
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| What Is Up/Down Construction? | |
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| Example Projects | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Design Review | |
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| Estimating | |
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| Scheduling | |
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| Long-Lead Item Procurement | |
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| Work Packages | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Chapter Review Questions | |
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| Exercises | |
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| Bidding and Procurement | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Qualification of Bidders | |
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| Work Packages | |
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| Construction Documents | |
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| Bidding Information | |
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| Invitation to Bid | |
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| Instruction to the Bidders | |
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| Bid Form | |
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| Alternates | |
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| Addenda | |
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| Contractual Information | |
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| Agreement | |
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| General Conditions | |
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| Special Conditions | |
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| Bonds | |
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| Insurance | |
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| Risk Management Trends | |
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| Technical Information | |
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| Drawings | |
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| Specifications | |
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| Analysis of Bids | |
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| Award of the Contract | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Chapter Review Questions | |
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| Exercises | |
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| Construction and Closeout | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Subcontracts | |
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| Staffing | |
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| Organizational Design | |
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| Legal Forms of Organizations | |
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| Construction Ethics | |
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| Partnering | |
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| Quality Management | |
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| Total Quality Management | |
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| Job Start | |
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| Construction Operations | |
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| Procurement | |
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| Job Site | |
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| Organizing for Efficiency: the Construction of the Empire State Building | |
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| Project Completion | |
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| Construction Closeout and Turnover | |
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| Planning | |
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| Owner Startup | |
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| Operating Phase | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Chapter Review Questions | |
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| Exercises | |
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| Estimating Project Costs | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Common Estimating Traits | |
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| The Function of the Estimate | |
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| Estimate Considerations | |
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| Project Size | |
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| Project Quality | |
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| Location | |
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| Time | |
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| Other | |
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| Types of Estimates | |
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| Estimating during Design | |
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| Estimating during Construction | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Chapter Review Questions | |
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| Exercises | |
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| Project Planning and Scheduling | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Scheduling throughout the Project | |
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| Preconstruction Planning | |
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| Scheduling during Construction | |
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| Postconstruction Scheduling | |
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| The Planning and Scheduling Process | |
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| Scheduling Methods | |
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| Bar Chart Schedules | |
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| Matrix Schedules | |
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| Network Schedules | |
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| Creating the Schedule | |
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| Activity Definition | |
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| Network Diagram | |
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| Activity Duration | |
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| Calculations | |
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| Refining | |
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| Monitor | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Chapter Review Questions | |
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| Exercises | |
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| Controlling Project Cost, Time, and Quality | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Project Control Objectives | |
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| Standards | |
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| Actuals | |
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| Basic Control Theory | |
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| Control in the New Millennium | |
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| Communication Today | |
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| New Millennium Communication | |
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| Preparing a Project for Construction | |
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| Cost Baseline | |
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| Time Baseline | |
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| Baseline Summary | |
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| Minimum Cost Scheduling | |
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| Direct Versus Indirect Costs | |
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| Direct Costs | |
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| Indirect Costs | |
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| Home Office Overhead | |
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| Project Overhead (General Conditions) | |
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| Crashing | |
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| Cost and Schedule Performance Models | |
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| Income Projection | |
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| Payment Projection | |
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| Control in Action | |
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| Cost Engineering | |
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| Progress Evaluation and Control | |
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| Cost and Schedule Performance | |
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| Project Documentation | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Chapter Review Questions | |
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| Exercises | |
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| Job Site Administration | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Communication | |
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| Notice to Proceed | |
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| Meeting Minutes | |
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| Requests for Information | |
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| Daily Reports | |
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| Diaries | |
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| Progress Photographs | |
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| Monthly Reports | |
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| Electronic Communication | |
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| Advanced Project Communication: Leveraging the Internet and Computer-Aided Design to Achieve Project Goals | |
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| Sharing Information | |
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| Integrating the Models | |
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| Efficiencies by Combining CAD and Internet | |
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| Greater Understanding Leads to Commitment | |
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| Submittals | |
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| Shop Drawings | |
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| Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse | |
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| Product Data | |
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| Samples | |
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| Application for Payment | |
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| Schedule of Values | |
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| Stored Material | |
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| Lien Waivers | |
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| Retainage | |
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| Changes to the Work | |
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| Change Orders | |
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| Extension of Time | |
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| Claims and Disputes | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Chapter Review Questions | |
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| Exercises | |
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| Construction Safety and Health | |
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| Introduction | |
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| The Cost of Accidents | |
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| Contractor Experience Rating | |
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| The Cause of Accidents | |
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| Types of Accidents | |
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| Accident Prevention | |
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| Occupational Safety and Health Administration | |
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| Safety Programs | |
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| Employee Orientation and Training | |
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| Safety Meetings | |
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| Preventive Devices | |
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| Owner and Architect Roles | |
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| Identification of Hazards | |
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| Enforcement | |
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| Osha Inspections | |
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| If an Accident Occurs | |
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| Accident Investigation | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Chapter Review Questions | |
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| Exercises | |
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| Appendix | |
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| Index | |