McGraw-Hill Urban Construction Project Management

Urban Construction Project Management--------------------------------------------------Get Proven Solutions to the Unique Problems of Construction Managementin Urban Environments Filled with hands-on advice from two seasonedproject management experts, Urban Construction Project Management providesa wealth of proven solutions to the common problems of constructionmanagement in urban environments. The book includes cutting-edge informationabout working on small sites, public safety, the permit process, coordinatingwith utility companies, dealing with adjacent properties, and manyother topics. This indispensable construction management tool usesnumerous illustrations, photographs, charts, tables, and diagrams toclarify the critical issues involved in today's urban construction projects.The authors present timely guidance on testing!safety!logistics!buildingcode compliance! scheduling and procurement!subcontractors and thebidding process! insurance and bonds!renovation and demolition!costs!claims!construction!and more. Urban Construction Project Management features:Practical, step-by-step methods for meeting the unique challenges oftoday's complex urban construction projects Checklists and forms-suchas Request for Information (RFI) logs, meeting minutes, and contactlists-that enable readers to put information into practice quicklyand easily A wide range of visual materials, including illustrations,photographs, schedules, charts, tables, and diagrams Successfully ManageEvery Aspect of Urban Construction Projects / Project Organization/ Problem Solving / Testing / Permits / Utilities / Safety / Logistics/ Layouts / Drawings / Contracts / Insurance and Bonds / Underpinning/ Security / Building Codes / Renovation and Demolition / Communications/ Meetings / Logs and Reports / Schedules / Subcontractors and theBidding Process / Costs / Claims / Design-Build / Requisitions / PunchList / Close-Outs / Technology / Green Construction--------------------------------------------------Author Biography: Richard Lambeck, P.E., is the principal of RL ProjectManagement, Inc., a project management consulting firm, and is alsoa Clinical Assistant Professor of Construction Management at New YorkUniversity's Real Estate Institute. Mr. Lambeck has over 40 years ofexperience in the construction industry and is a Professional Engineerin New York. John Eschemuller, P.E., is President of John EschemullerConsulting Services Limited, LLC, and is also a Clinical AssociateProfessor of Construction Management at New York University's RealEstate Institute. Mr. Eschemuller has over 38 years of experience inthe construction industry and is a Professional Engineer in New York.