Estimating and Project Management for Building Contractors

Download or read book Estimating and Project Management for Building Contractors written by Michael Kitchens and published by ASCE Publications. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A useful overview for both beginners and seasoned professionals, this book provides insight and practical guidelines on the day-to-day processes of construction estimating and project management. Kitchens reviews the varied tasks of the estimator, project manager, and project superintendent, from the decision to bid to completing paperwork and managing project risks. He draws from his years of professional experience, as well as case histories, to examine estimate preparation, procedures to follow on bid day, job site safety, quality assurance, financial considerations, cost control, and much more. Ethics in construction, errors in estimating and project management, and information regarding training key personnel are also addressed."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved