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Construction Project Management, 5th edition

Published by Pearson (February 8, 2022) © 2023

  • Frederick Gould
  • Nancy Joyce

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For intro courses in construction management.

Trying on the many hats of the construction project manager

Construction Project Management addresses all facets of the modern profession: key players, project phases and management tools. Co-authored by an academic and an industry professional, the text covers all industry sectors, from residential and commercial, to infrastructure and public construction. Students learn best practices for planning, while mastering modern tools for estimating, scheduling, control and feedback.

The 5th Edition adds fresh real-world context. It includes 6 new cases and new discussion questions complementing industry-authored sidebars. A rewritten Chapter 3 explores career success.

Hallmark features of this title

Actionable guidance

  • A complete project chronology helps students visualize the project lifecycle, from initiation and financing, to design and construction.
  • A walkthrough of project delivery methods inspects proven approaches to rapid delivery, integrated delivery and lean construction.
  • Key management challenges are addressed in text and cases. Topics include specialization, organizational structure and quality management.

Real-world applications

  • Real case studies include Boston's "Big Dig" Central Artery/Tunnel Project, Seabrook Station and the Hyatt Regency walkway collapse.
  • Anecdotal sidebars, many authored by industry leaders, add a real-world perspective.
  • Charts, illustrations and photos illuminate key technologies and best-practice processes.

New and updated features of this title

Critical-thinking challenges

  • EXPANDED: 6 new "Real World" cases have been added at the end of respective chapters. Case solutions are included in the instructor manual.
  • NEW: Discussion questions have been added to industry-authored sidebars.

Emerging trends and opportunities

  • NEW: Advances in the field address sustainability, pre-construction safety planning and the increasing use of IT with a focus on BIM.
  • REVISED: A new focus on individual and organizational qualities central to career success forms the basis of a rewritten Chapter 3. The chapter includes a new industry-authored sidebar reflecting on skills and characteristics to look for when hiring.

Historical context

  • REVISED: Chapter 1 has been rewritten to include the history of construction from ancient to modern times. It emphasizes the emergence of Construction Management.
  • NEW: Two new sidebars address the Transcontinental Railway Project and the life of Building 20 at MIT.
  1. The Construction Industry
  2. Project Participants
  3. Organizing and Leading the Construction Project
  4. Project Delivery Methods
  5. Project Chronology
  6. Construction Services During Design
  7. Bidding and Procurement
  8. Construction and Closeout
  9. Estimating Project Costs
  10. Project Planning and Scheduling
  11. Controlling Project Cost, Time, and Quality
  12. Project Administration
  13. Construction Law
  14. Construction Safety and Health

About our authors

Frederick E. Gould PE, CPC, has over 40 years of teaching experience at the university level, at both Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA, and Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI. He also served as the director of the construction management program at Roger Williams for 18 years. His expertise lies in construction project management, estimating, scheduling and project control. In addition to this text, Professor Gould is author of Managing the Construction Process, now in its 4th edition. He also actively consults in the field, having worked with a wide range of public and private clients, including the US Air Force, Sears Roebuck and NASA. He has developed and taught numerous seminar and short courses in both public and in-house settings and served as a seminar instructor for RS Means for over 15 years. Professor Gould served 2 terms (6 years) as the director for the Northeast region of the Associated Schools of Construction. He is also active in the American Council of Construction Education, where he served as a trustee and chair of the guidance committee and has chaired numerous team accreditation visits to member schools.

Nancy E. Joyce has been an active participant in the design and construction industry for over 40 years. Drawing on a background in sociology and architecture, her expertise lies in assembling and managing design and construction teams for large-scale projects. Ms. Joyce works directly for owners, mostly in higher education and cultural institutions to ensure that projects meet organizational goals. In addition to directing construction projects, Ms. Joyce consults with other organizations as a peer reviewer, analyzing design and construction processes for efficiency and oversight. She also taught a construction management introductory course at the university level, as an adjunct professor, and has been active in community-based education programs for high school students. In addition to this text, Ms. Joyce has written the book Building Stata, published by the MIT press.

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