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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.

You'll learn best practices for planning, while mastering modern tools for estimating, scheduling, control and feedback. Rich with actionable guidance, the text includes a complete project chronology, a walkthrough of project delivery methods and descriptions of key management challenges.

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.

This print textbook is available for students to rent for their classes. The Pearson print rental program provides students with affordable access to learning materials, so they come to class ready to succeed.

Since John Bosh edited and published the first version of this book in 1995 the world of manufacturing and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and Systems has changed considerably. In addition to two new editors, one from academia and one from a metrology intensive user industry, this second edition has many new authors and a known cadre of experts who have grown with the field since the last version. The well-rounded coverage includes the evolution of measurements and development of standards, the use of CMMs, accessory elements, application software, performance and financial evaluations, and accuracy.