A Text Book of Cost and Financial Management

Proper cost accounting and financial management are essential elements of any successful con- struction job, and therefore make up essential skills for construction project managers and project engineers. Many textbooks on the market focus on the theoretical principles of accounting and finance required for head office staff like the chief financial officer (CFO) of a construction firm. This books unique practical approach focuses on the activities of the construction management team, including the project manager, superintendent, project engineer, and jobsite cost engineers and cost accountants. In short, this book provides a seamless connection between cost account- ing and construction project management from the construction management practitioners perspective.