Project management Books

Book SynopsisThis book covers developing trends and changes occurring in the quantity surveying profession. It begins by explaining the construction industry structure, followed by the quantity surveying practice modalities, professional ethics, roles of regulatory bodies, continuous professional development, and code of professional conduct of quantity surveying practice. Further topics covered include international construction, contract administration, financial management, and liquidated and ascertained damages as applicable to the construction industry.Features: Considers the structure of the construction industry and the interrelationship of professionals in the built environment Provides a compendium of quantity surveying professional practice, including developing country perspectives and examples Includes information on cultural differences and how they may impact quantity surveying practices, such as communication styles, decision-making processes, and

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Book Synopsis This book has been developed with an intellectual framework to focus on the challenges and specific qualities applicable to graduates on the threshold of their careers. Young professionals have to establish their competence in complying with multifaceted sets of ethical, environmental, social, and technological parameters. This competence has a vital impact on the curricula of higher education programs, because professional bodies today rely on accredited degrees as the main route for membership. Consequently, this four-part book makes a suitable resource for a two-semester undergraduate course in professional practice and career development in universities and colleges. With its comprehensive coverage of a large variety of topics, each part of the book can be used as a reference for other related courses where sustainability, leadership, systems thinking and professional practice are evident and increasingly visible.FeaturTable of Contents1. Composite Professional. 2. Professionalism in Practice. 3. Legal Systems Relevant to Engineering and Information Technology. 4. Leadership Practice.5. Effective Communication Skills. 6. Professional Practice in Reflection. 7. Creativity and Innovation. 8. Engineering Risk and Safety in Engineering Desi n. 9. Sustainable Design. 10. Contemporary Issues in Management. 11. Digital Transformation and AI. 12. Career Development

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Book SynopsisDigital Technologies for Engineering Construction Information Productivity goes beyond other digital construction books by examining how emerging digital construction technologies and other popular technologies developed by, for example, Microsoft, can be used in improving the productivity of construction information.The book discusses both the theory and practice through use case illustrations in integrated software environments and successfully blends applications and workflows of construction technologies with more common and non-industry specific software systems. It seeks to unleash the power of readily available digital technologies in optimizing the productivity of construction project information management.This book is essential for students, academics, educators, construction professionals and construction software developers. For students, the book provides a solid foundation in understanding digital construction technologies including BIM, and some selected Microsoft Products and their applications in managing construction project information. For academics and educators, it will provide insights into research niches around integration of the different digital technologies and serve as a useful text for teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in AEC subjects. Professionals will find this useful for the adoption of digital technologies in their own practice while software developers will find this beneficial in the development of interoperability software for efficient information exchange between the various software systems.

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Book SynopsisPractical Construction Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project fills a clear gap in the teaching literature by specifically demonstrating the Critical Path Method (CPM) using Microsoft Project (MSP).This new textbook provides a brief description of CPM phases and explains and illustrates the particular MSP commands and functionalities that implement them using an example construction project which is consistent throughout every chapter of the book. Each CPM phase is explained along with the relevant MSP commands coupled with explanations and illustrations that describe the implementation. The chapters provide detailed descriptions and steps for the generation of common construction scheduling deliverables, such as Gantt chart schedules and cash flow reports.Following an Introduction that lays out the essential concepts, the thirteen chapters cover planning, scheduling, resources and costs, project updating for time and cost, project progress measurement usi

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Book SynopsisIn this book, leading authorities on project organizing explore the growing deployment of projects and other types of temporary organizations, with a focus on the challenges created by projectification. The way projects are coordinated and handled influences the success of innovation and change within organizations and is critical for strategic development in our societies, yet it is often at odds with the institutions of traditional industrial society. Drawing on both theoretical perspectives and real-world cases, this book sheds light on the transformation toward a project society and explores the effects, opportunities, and conflicts it has created. As change continues, the authors make a case for renewing institutions and mind-sets and provide a foundation from which to discuss societal changes for the future. This is an invaluable book for researchers and students in project management and organizational theory programs, as well as professionals involved in the management of projeTrade Review'Project Society: a utopia or a dystopia? The authors of this book avoid such extremes, which, though attracting attention, do little to prepare people for actual changes in their working lives. Well-balanced, well-documented and rich in insights, this text analyzes systematically and creatively one of the central phenomena of our times. It should be read by practitioners and theoreticians alike; by students and professors. The transformation has already started.' Barbara Czarniawska, Torsten and Ragnar Söderberg Professor of Management Studies, Gothenburg Research Institute, University of Gothenburg'Kudos for this masterful integration of project scholarship to make a persuasive case for the emergence of Project Society. The authors comprehensively employ three organizational archetypes for project organizing to explain how each is uniquely suited to specific project work contexts illustrated by rich cases of practice. Overall, this volume combines both a breadth and depth of scholarship that should appeal to the diverse scholarly communities whose work is skillfully integrated in each chapter.' Robert DeFillippi, Sawyer Business School, Suffolk University, Massachusetts'This book uniquely draws together evidence and insights with regards to the apparent projectification of our societies. The book benefits from the extensive knowledge of projects and managing projects of the authors, conveyed here through an interdisciplinary perspective. The book is unashamedly polemical making the case for greater engagement with projectification in societies. I am certain this book will provoke further debate which will have significant implications for project theory and practice.' Mark Hughes, Reader in Organizational Change, CROME, Brighton Business School'Projects are a critical part of daily life and support our constant need to expand infrastructure, improve living conditions, and thrive in an interconnected economy. Within myriad public and private sector companies, this movement toward the 'projectification' of operations promises benefits and concomitant challenges. Written by eminent scholars and leading-edge thinkers and coming at a particularly auspicious time, this book tackles, head-on, our necessary reorientation in thinking and behaving to gain benefit from a project environment.' Jeffrey K. Pinto, PhD, Andrew Morrow and Elizabeth Lee Black Chair in the Management of Technology, Black School of Business, Pennsylvania State University'The authors of this informative book correctly emphasize that as more of our work is carried out in flexible projects rather than stable industrial frameworks, existing institutional supports - including labor laws, education, market relations and political systems - must be reimagined and reconfigured if the potential of the new forms is to be realized.' W. Richard Scott, Stanford University, California'Many authors seem to be interested in telling others how project should be managed. Fewer are telling people how we should understand the challenges associated with the project society. This is focus of this book - to give us a new lens to understand our projects and the society in which we live. A group of international researchers have joined forces to write this book. I thank them for doing so. The book is much needed.' Jonas Söderlund, BI Norwegian Business School'The use of projects in all areas of both work and play is now endemic, in business, culture, sport and family life. This creates a need for understanding how the new projectified world should be managed, but also how it impacts society in general and people's lives. This book is timely, giving a review of what those impacts are and how to deal with them in practice.' J. Rodney Turner, Editor of International Journal of Project Management'We experience an increasing prevalence of projects in all sectors of society. Therefore, management of projects is highly relevant, for private organisations and for organisations in the public and not-for-profit sectors. This book provides great insights in the ongoing transformation together with causes, effects, opportunities and threats. It takes us on a journey to a new world called 'Project Society', where dynamic change is mainly performed through projects. Buckle up and let the journey start!' Reinhard Wagner, President of IPMA (International Project Management Association)'[The authors] synthesiz[e] a broad constellation of research streams and industry studies to offer readers an invaluable, comprehensive overview of how project-based organizing is transforming work and society. … The authors focus attention on the collective nature of project-based work, and the networks of individuals and institutions that make viable a project society. This includes the professional societies that provide standardized accreditation and training processes, and in turn, drive the 'projectification' of society. The authors also provide a useful roadmap for future research.' Elizabeth Long Lingo, Organization Studies'This is one of the best books about project management that I have read in years. It's also one of the most important … this book belongs on the bookshelf of every leader in the project management profession worldwide, everyone researching some aspect of project management, every student of project management, every executive of a project-based organization, and every practicing project management professional who plans to stay in the field.' David L. Pells, Project Management World JournalTable of ContentsPreface: contents in a nutshell; Acknowledgements; 1. Project organizing and industrial organization - transformation dilemmas; 2. Projectification trends and organizational archetypes; 3. Managing in Project Society; 4. Work and employment regimes in Project Society; 5. Institutions and projectification; 6. Trends and theory implications; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisAs with all previous editions of Project Management in Construction, this sixth edition focuses on systems theory as the approach suitable for organizing and managing people skilled in the design and completion of construction projects.Table of ContentsPreface viii 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Evolution of Project Organisation 3 1.3 Management and Organisation 9 1.4 Definition of Construction Project Management 11 1.5 Objectives and Decisions 12 1.6 The Project Management Process and the Project Manager 12 1.7 Projects, Firms and Clients 14 1.8 The Contribution of Organisation Structure 18 1.9 Organisation Theory and Project Organisations 22 1.10 Relevance of Systems Theory 23 2 Organisation and the Construction Process 26 2.1 Introduction 26 2.2 The Classical Approach 27 2.3 The Behavioural Approach 30 2.4 The Socio-Technical Approach 32 2.5 The Systems Approach 33 2.6 Reconciling Diverse Approaches 42 2.7 Criticisms of the Systems Approach 44 2.8 Configuration Theory 45 2.9 Mintzberg’s Classification 46 2.10 Chaos and Complexity Theory 52 2.11 Postmodernism 56 2.12 Critical Theory 57 2.13 The Transaction Cost Approach 58 2.14 Many Paradigms 65 2.15 The Relevance of Temporary Organisations Generally to Construction Project Management 65 2.16 Virtual Organisation 68 2.17 Projects, Firms and Process 70 3 Systems Thinking and Construction Project Organisation 72 3.1 Introduction 72 3.2 Systems Concepts 76 3.3 Action of Environmental Forces 89 3.4 Negative Entropy, Adaption and Protected Environments 97 3.5 Growth, Differentiation, Interdependency and Integration 99 3.6 Feedback 101 3.7 Systems and Hierarchies 102 3.8 Increasing Challenges 104 3.9 Summary 105 4 Clients and Stakeholders 107 4.1 Introduction 107 4.2 Classification of Clients 114 4.3 Clients’ Objectives 120 4.4 Relationship of the Client’s Organisation and the Construction Process 123 4.5 Conflicting Objectives 126 4.6 Project Change 127 4.7 Role of the Client 128 4.8 Clients, Stakeholders and Sustainability 130 4.9 Practical Client Issues 132 5 The Project Team 139 5.1 Introduction 139 5.2 Firms and Project Teams 139 5.3 Relationship with the Client 144 5.4 Differentiation, Interdependency and Integration 145 5.5 Decisions and Their Effect on Structure 153 5.6 Differentiation and Integration in Practice 154 5.7 Organisational Culture 158 5.8 Partnering 163 5.9 Supply Chain Management 171 5.10 Trust between Construction Organisations Generally 175 6 A Model of the Construction Process 178 6.1 Introduction 178 6.2 Common Characteristics 178 6.3 Subsystems 184 6.4 The Operating System and the Managing System 190 6.5 The Functions of the Managing System 191 6.6 Pattern of Managing System Functions 197 6.7 Project Management Activities 199 6.8 Project Management Skills 204 6.9 Some Practical Considerations 205 6.10 Design of Organisation Structures 207 7 Authority, Power and Politics 209 7.1 Introduction 209 7.2 Authority 209 7.3 Power 212 7.4 Relationship between Authority and Power 212 7.5 The Sources of Power 213 7.6 Power and Interdependency 215 7.7 Politics in Organisations 215 7.8 Power and Leadership 218 7.9 Empowerment and Control 218 7.10 Power in Project Management 221 7.11 Politics, Projects and Firms 226 7.12 Empowerment and Projects 227 7.13 Project Managers and Power 229 8 Project Leadership 230 8.1 Introduction 230 8.2 Leadership 231 8.3 Some Research Models 232 8.4 Leadership Style 237 8.5 Transactional and Transformational Leadership 238 8.6 Leadership and the Project Manager 239 8.7 Project managers’ Perceptions 243 8.8 Leadership Qualities 245 9 Organisation Structures 248 9.1 Introduction 248 9.2 Project Management Theory and Transaction Cost Economics 249 9.3 The Components of Project Organisation Structures 257 9.4 Client/Project Team Integration 258 9.5 Design Team Organisation 259 9.6 Integration of the Construction Team 264 9.7 An Illustration of a Transaction Cost Explanation 275 9.8 Organisation Matrix 276 9.9 Public–Private Partnerships 288 9.10 Programme Management 291 10 Analysis and Design of Project Management Structures 295 10.1 Need for Analysis and Design 295 10.2 Criteria 296 10.3 Linear Responsibility Analysis and Other Techniques 296 10.4 Application of Linear Responsibility Analysis 297 10.5 Project Outcome 309 10.6 Presentation of Project Organisations 313 References 315 Index 336

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Book SynopsisIn today's global business environment with high speed interactions, engineering organizations are evolving continuously. Engineering Management in a Global Environment: Guidelines and Procedures provides guidelines for changing roles of engineering managers in the international arena. The book covers global, multidisciplinary, and flat engineering organizations. Recommended procedures for hiring, mentoring, work assignments, and meetings in the global arena are detailed. Guidelines for keeping up with technology and with the changing world, performance reviews, layoffs, necessary engineering tools, and work atmosphere are discussed. Procedures for engineering team building and for having good relationships with upper management, customers, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies are provided. Each chapter ends with a checklist summarizing engineering managerial guidelines in that chapter.Trade Review"This book is an outstanding contribution to Engineering Management. Dr. Atesmen is uniquely qualified to write this book due to his wide-ranging experience in high technology, engineering management in a number of industries, working with globally diverse clients and teams. This book should be required reading in upper undergraduate/graduate engineering and business curricula. It is very well-written with many real-world experiences spanning decades, countries, and industries that make this book very unique in the field."— Husam ("Sam") Gurol, General Atomics-Retired, California, USATable of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. Introduction. Chapter 1: Typical Engineering Organizations Chapter 2: Hiring Engineers and Technicians for an Engineering Organization. Chapter 3: Mentoring Engineers and Technicians in an Engineering Organization. Chapter 4: Work Assignments for Engineers and Technicians. Chapter 5: Meetings. Chapter 6: Keeping up with Technology and with Changing World. Chapter 7: Engineering Department Performance Reviews. Chapter 8: Laying off, Firing and Losing a Team Member. Chapter 9: Engineering Tools and Atmosphere Needed to Perform Effectively and Efficiently. Chapter 10: Engineering Team Building. Chapter 11: Relationships with Upper Management, Customers, Subcontractors and Regulatory Agencies. Index.

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Book SynopsisUnlike the majority of construction project management textbooks out there, Management of Construction Projects takes a distinctive approach by setting itself in the context of a single and real-world construction project throughout and also by looking at construction project management from the constructor's perspective. This project-based learning approach emphasizes the skills, knowledge, and techniques students require to become successful project managers. This second edition uses a brand new, larger, and more challenging case study to take students through key stages of the process, including: contracts and subcontracting; estimating, scheduling, and planning; supply chain and materials management; cost control, quality, and safety; project leadership and ethics; and claims, disputes, and project close-outs. Also new to this edition is Trade Review"John Schaufelberger and Len Holm’s Management of Construction Projects offers the most comprehensive and accessible overview of construction management that I’ve read. It provides an outstanding overview of traditional topics while layering concepts relevant to current construction industry practices such as sustainability, lean and building information modeling. Students learning the trade or those just wishing to gain a comprehensive overview of the management of construction projects would do very well to study this book carefully and ultimately keep it in their permanent collection."Chris Angus, Director of Preconstruction Services, Sellen Construction and former Construction Management program Lecturer in the University of Washington College of Built Environments, USA"Management of Construction Projects is the most valuable textbook I’ve seen during my time as an educator. The content directly applies to the challenges encountered by construction professionals every day. The example documents provide excellent references for students as they are learning about the construction industry. If our entire curriculum had to use only one book, it would be Management of Construction Projects."Joseph Fradella III P.E., Senior Instructor, School of Civil & Construction Engineering, Oregon State University, USA"This text is a perfect fit for construction management programs, as it is the only one available that is written in straightforward language from and for the perspective of the constructor. Readers are shown not only the technical considerations but how the process of construction is managed throughout. Its use of a single case study shows the process in its entirety how it is brought together. It is the best textbook available on the subject for future constructors."James W. Jones, Ed.D. Construction Management Program Director, Ball State University, USA"I was a University of Washington construction management student over twenty years ago learning from John and Len. The knowledge they provided have served me well throughout my career. Their new book is the definitive guide to all aspects of being a successful project manager at any contracting firm. I would recommend it as required reading for anyone with a career in construction, building design or project development."Patrick McQueen, Senior Project Manager, Lease Crutcher Lewis, USATable of ContentsPreface 1. Introduction 2. Construction Contracts 3. Cost Estimating 4. Planning and Scheduling 5. Preconstruction Planning 6. Subcontracting 7. Material Management 8. Project Start-Up 9. Project Documentation 10. Communications 11. Progress Payments 12. Cost and Time Control 13. Quality Management 14. Safety Management 15. Contract Change Orders 16. Claims and Disputes 17. Project Close-Out 18. Business Aspects of Project Management 19. Construction Project Leadership Abbreviations Glossary

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Book SynopsisContractual Procedures in the Construction Industry 7th edition aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the subject, and reinforces the changes that are taking place within the construction industry. The book looks at contract law within the context of construction contracts, it examines the different procurement routes that have evolved over time and the particular aspects relating to design and construction, lean methods of construction and the advantages and disadvantages of PFI/PPP and its variants. It covers the development of partnering, supply chain management, design and build and the way that the clients and professions have adapted to change in the procurement of buildings and engineering projects.This book is an indispensable companion for students taking undergraduate courses in Building and Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management and Project Management. It is also suitable for students on HND/C courses in Building anTable of ContentsList of FiguresList of TablesList of BoxesPrefaceTable of StatutesPart 1 Contract Law1. The English Legal System2. Legal Aspects of Contracts3. Discharge of Contracts4. Remedies for Breach of Contract5. Settlement of DisputesPart 2 Procurement6. Forms of Contract7. Contract Strategy8. Contract Procurement9. Contract Selection10. Contract Documents11. Design and Build12. Procurement in the 21st century13. Lean construction14. PFI/PPP 15. Value for Money Part 3 Process and Parties16. Partnering and SCM17. The Construction Process18. Parties involved in the construction industry19. Site communications20. Constructing Excellence in the Built Environment21. Health, Safety & Welfare22. Sustainable construction23. BIM24. Carbon PricingPart 4 Principles of Construction Contract25. Introduction26. Quality27. Costs28. Time29. Works by other parties30. Injury and Insurance31. Fluctuations32. Financial matters33. General clausesAppendicesProfessional bodiesCases of interestContract and Procurement web sitesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisProjects are an important strategic management tool and a way of life in every business. But how do you get started and ensure you realize the benefits you need? Now in its 5th edition, the Project Workout is the definitive book on business-led project management. It is a valuable companion for every executive and project manager as well as a comprehensive resource for students of project management. Projects are a way of life in every business and an important strategic management tool. But how do you ensure a project realizes the benefits you need? The Project Workout provides practical advice and techniques to direct and manage a project. Aimed at both project sponsors and project managers, it works through the life cycle of a project from initial idea to successful result. The practical approach is enhanced throughout with a series of Workouts: exercises, techniques and checklists to help you put the book's advice into practice. The WorkoutTrade Review"Robert never fails to cut through the fog of theories, presenting wisdom and guidance in all matters P3M, and all based on knowledge and experience gained the hard way - out there doing the job! He is the author of the most readable and digestible books on these subjects." - Jayne Redfern, Associate Professor, University of Warwick, UK "Robert Buttrick is the most inspirational project manager that I have ever worked with. His decades of experience shine through in the simple, clear and practical language of his books." - Marion Thomas, Extraordinary Project Management, UK "Selecting the method or approach to apply to your project is rarely as simple as selecting on or off on a switch. More often, a rheostat is needed to dial in the appropriate mix needed to realize the benefits for your business. Robert's work provides the practitioner with the broad understanding of today’s globally recognized standards, methods, and approaches needed to dial up success." - Charles J. Lesko, Jr. Ph.D., Professor, East Carolina University, USA"Robert is a thought leader in the true sense when it comes to project, programme and portfolio management. His experience, knowledge and ability of creating best practices, while also being pedagogical, makes his writings, lectures and discussions easy to digest and apply." - Klas Skogmar, Management Consultant within PPP, Sweden "If you truly understand your topic you can explain it in terms that anyone can understand. The Project Workout has demonstrated Robert’s deep knowledge and ability to put ‘projects’ in terms that will support any practitioner, no matter what your experience level. The Programme and Portfolio Workout is a fabulous extension on the foundations laid by The Project Workout and a truly invaluable resource for all practitioners." - Jo-Anne Harrison, Chair, Standards Australia Mirror Committee – Project, Programme and Portfolio Management."An invaluable, lucid and practical guide to a crucial area of management." - Robert Heller, Founding Editor of Management Today"An important book, taking a lead role in growing a new generation of professional project managers." - Oded Cohen, The Goldratt InstituteTable of ContentsList of Project Workouts, Foreword by Robert Heller, Acknowledgments, About the Author, Introduction, Part One: Challenges to be faced, Chapter 1 Challenges we need to face, Chapter 2 Advice the best organisations give us, Chapter 3 Projects in the context of businesses, portfolios and programmes, Part Two: A walk through the project lifecycle, Chapter 4 The Project Framework: an overview of its gates and stages, Chapter 5 Who does what? Chapter 6 The Proposal: identify the need! Chapter 7 The Initial Investigation Stage: Have a quick look at it! Chapter 8 The Detailed Investigation Stage: Promising . . . Let’s have a closer look, Chapter 9 The Develop and Test Stage: Do it! Chapter 10 The Trial Stage: Try it out, Chapter 11 The Release Stage: Let’s get going! Chapter 12 The Post-Implementation Review: How did we do? Chapter 13 Applying the staged framework, Chapter 14 A Few Related Projects: Simple programmes, Part Three: The essentials you need to know, Chapter 15 Project teams and style, Chapter 16 Project governance, Chapter 17 Project setup, Chapter 18 Monitoring and controlling your project, Chapter 19 Managing benefits, Chapter 20 Managing the schedule, Chapter 21 Managing resources, Chapter 22 Managing the finances, Chapter 23 Managing what might go wrong (or right): Risks, Chapter 24 Managing what has gone wrong (or right!): Issues, Chapter 25 Let’s do it differently: Change control, Chapter 26 Keeping your stakeholders engaged, Chapter 27 Reviews and more reviews, Chapter 28 Coping with all that documentation, Chapter 29 Closing the project, Part Four: Making project management work for you, Chapter 30 Being a project manager, Chapter 31 Project management method, Appendix A: Glossary, Appendix B: Document outlines, Appendix C: Method and standards commentary, Appendix D: Good meetings, Appendix E: Brainstorming, Index

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Book SynopsisThis book is an introduction to construction contract administration and management, covering the delivery and execution stage of a construction project and the various issues which the contract administrator needs to proactively manage. It can therefore be used as a contract administrator's resource book covering what needs to be done (and why) to keep a construction project on track from a commercial and contractual perspective. It is particularly appropriate for students and new practitioners from varied construction professions and whilst it covers domestic (UK) projects, it will be particularly useful for those studying and working on international projects where terminology, procedures and legal systems may differ from the UK. The content is split into four parts and is subdivided into easy-to-read chapters replicating the timeline of a project during the construction stage: Part A covers initiating the construction stage, project delivery mechanismTable of ContentsForeword Introduction Part A: Initiating the Construction Stage – Contractor Mobilisation 1. Setting up for project delivery 2. Project communications, document control and BIM 3. Risk identification and management Part B: Managing the Construction Stage Performance and Relationships 4. Supervising the contractor’s performance 5. Payments to the contractor 6. Variations and changes 7. Subcontracting 8. Achieving best value and cost reductions Part C: Finalising the Construction Stage – Completion and Close-Out 9. Early termination of contracts; suspension of the works 10. Practical or substantial completion, delays and damages 11 Defects correction, final completion and close-out Part D: Claims and Disputes 12. Legal basis of claims and claim management 13. Claims for extension of time, delay and disruption 14. Adjudication, Dispute Boards and ADR 15. Arbitration and Litigation Part E: Ethics, Fair Dealings and Anti-Trust 16. Ethics, fair dealings and anti-trust

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Book SynopsisComplete coverage of all objectives in the 2023 release of the CAPM examTake the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam with confidence using this highly effective self-study guide. Written by a project management expert and bestselling author, CAPM Certified Associate in Project Management All-in-One Exam Guide offers complete coverage of every objective on the current version of the test. To help you study, each chapter contains unique design elements that emphasize important points and aid in retention. An appendix, âœ50 Confusing Terms on the CAPM Exam,â will help you understand the differences in terms that sound similar but have different meanings. In addition, the book includes more than 450 practice questions along with detailed answer explanations. Designed to help you pass the exam with ease, this comprehensive guide also serves as an essential on-the-job reference for project management professionals.Covers all exam topics, inclu

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Book SynopsisDennis Lock's masterly exposition of the principles and practice of project management has been pre-eminent in its field for 45 years. The 10th Edition of Project Management explains the entire project management process in great detail.

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Book SynopsisProject success rates haven't changed in 20 years...Learn why, and what you can do to improve them in your organization!Using examples and lessons learned from the failures and achievements of Antarctic explorers Robert Scott and Ernest Shackleton, and Mount Everest expedition leader John Hunt and others, this captivating guide provides powerful insights into the causes of project and program failure and how to manage them to significantly improve project success rates. This title has been recognized by the global PM community for its contribution and ingenuity. It has received the following industry honors: -Nomination for the prestigious PMI David I. Cleland Project Management Literature Award; WInner of the 2016 RiskNZ National Awards of Excellence Exemplar Award (RiskNZ is the peak sector and professional body in New Zealand bringing together those people and organisations managing risk); Chosen as The Book of the Month in PMI's inaugural Projectmanagement.com Book Club.Trade Review"I loved how the exciting stories from the high risk mountain top explorations demonstrated the CORA triangle (capabilities, outcomes, and risk appetite). Grant Avery then applied modern tools to business high-risk projects and led us down a path for improving project success. Project managers, organizational leaders, board members, and team players can all benefit from the valuable lessons to improve project success by understanding decisions that influence how projects are selected and implemented. Leadership skills and behaviors can positively or negatively influence outcomes in high-risk environments. There are principles shared from a wide variety of recognized organizations and highly regarded experts." -Jan Watson, MBA, PMP (from PM World Journal); "Avery has written a fascinating and unique book about the challenges of project management in high-risk environments. The lessons learned from various high-risk adventures from the past should give project managers new insights into the challenges they face in their current project environments." -Prof. Michael Elmes, Ph.D., Professor of Organization Studies, Foisie School of Business, WPI, Worcestor, MA, USA; "...a genuinely insightful book that confronts the real reasons behind the constant unacceptable failure rate of so many large projects. I strongly commend it." -Professor Brad Jackson, Head of School of Government, Victoria University of Wellington; "... a book filled with inspiring and useful lessons." -Margot Morrell, Author of New York Times best seller Shackleton's Way; "Wonderful, instructive, and exciting reading... from mountain top to ice field to business boardroom, Avery carefully analyzes the wide landscape of risk and opportunity, hubris, aspirations, and failure."-Dr. Gerald J. S. Wilde, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Queen's UniversityTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: The constancy of FailureChapter 2: A Risk-Rich EnvironmentChapter 3: Risk Homeostasis TheoryChapter 4: Risk AppetiteChapter 5: The CORA TriangleChapter 6: Managing Risk AppetiteChapter 7: DenialChapter 8: The Death ZoneChapter 9: The Level 3 OrganizationChapter 10: The Heroic ManagerChapter 11: Advanced BasicsChapter 12: The Circle of PM EthosChapter 13: Strong Humble ServantsChapter 14: Epilogue

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Book SynopsisAddresses the challenges that organisations face surrounding the sponsorship of projects and change initiatives. This long overdue book provides techniques, remedies, and approaches to improve the way these initiatives are sponsored, led, and executed to ensure context, alignment, and a focus on value creation.

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding governance as it applies to portfolios, programs, and projects is growing in importance to organizations, because appropriate governance is a factor in the success or failure of strategic initiatives and portfolios, as well as an organization’s programs and projects. Implementing an effective governance framework can be challenging due to factors such as increasing business complexities, regulatory requirements, globalization, and rapid changes in technology and business environments. Many organizations do not have a consistent approach to portfolio, program, and project governance. PMI’s Governance of Portfolios, Programs, and Projects: A Practice Guide, developed by leading experts in the field, provides guidance to organizations and practitioners on how to implement or enhance governance on portfolios, programs, and projects. This practice guide provides definitions for governance in an effort to distinguish the different levels of governance and to identify their common elements.

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Book SynopsisMore than a buzzword, agile is a powerful business tool for all.To the uninitiated, agile is a software development and project management process involving white boards, colored Post-it Notes, and stand-up meetings. It may seem as though agile doesn’t and won't ever apply to you. But agile is here to stay, and its benefits can be realized beyond IT and project management into other areas of your business. If you're a leader, it's worth exploring how your group can benefit from the higher productivity and morale agile brings.Agile: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review brings you today's most essential thinking on agile, from exploring the conditions under which agile is most effective and easiest to implement to reducing new-product development risk to bringing the most valuable products and features to market faster and more predictably. The lessons in this book will help you introduce agile into a broader range of activities and accelerate profitable growth for your company.Business is changing. Will you adapt or be left behind?Get up to speed and deepen your understanding of the topics that are shaping your company's future with the Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review series. Featuring HBR's smartest thinking on fast-moving issues--blockchain, cybersecurity, AI, and more--each book provides the foundational introduction and practical case studies your organization needs to compete today and collects the best research, interviews, and analysis to get it ready for tomorrow. You can't afford to ignore how these issues will transform the landscape of business and society. The Insights You Need series will help you grasp these critical ideas--and prepare you and your company for the future.

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Book SynopsisThis book explains the principles of IT-related project management, including project planning, monitoring and control, change management, risk management and communication between project stakeholders. Each chapter includes an overview of the learning objectives, detailed discussion of the syllabus content, activities and multiple choice questions for self-assessment in line with the BCS Foundation Certificate in IS Project Management. This new edition introduces the latest project management thinking, terminology and standards.Trade Review'This book is a comprehensive and modern guide to managing projects in an IT environment. It covers all the core information you need to start, deliver and complete a project, with a strong focus on core project management competencies. If you're studying for the related exam, this is an easy-to-use textbook where the authors clearly explain the main concepts. The end of section questions help you really grasp the ideas and see how you can put them into practice. There's a case study running through the book that helps bring the techniques to life. This goes beyond a basic project management book to be a useful text for people working in IT environments, as it covers concepts like pair programming, testing and other aspects of completing projects successfully while juggling the complexities of a technical environment. Recommended.' -- Elizabeth Harrin FAPM * Director, Otobos Consultants Ltd *Table of Contents1. Projects and Project Work 2. Project Planning 3. Monitoring and Control 4. Change Control and Configuration Management 5. Quality 6. Estimating 7. Risk 8. Project Organisation

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Book SynopsisAgile principles and values transform the way organisations carry out business and respond to change. To realise success, an agile mindset needs to be adopted throughout an organisation, not just within the IT team. This book is an introductory guide to agile principles, values and mindset that will equip individuals and teams, regardless of role, to apply Agile from first principles. Practical examples are used throughout to illustrate agile theory with real-world context. This book is ideal for those wanting to achieve the BCS Foundation Certificate in Agile.Trade ReviewAgile exists as both a collection of practices and the principles that underlie those practices. Teams need both. But practices change over time—today’s state of the art is passé tomorrow. And while agile practices may change, the principles never do. That’s what makes this book so valuable. Lynda and Simon provide plenty of time-proven practical advice—specific things you can begin doing immediately. But practices are always presented with a helpful dose of principles. You’ll finish this book knowing what to do today and how to adapt those practices in the future. -- Mike Cohn, Mountain Goat Software, Co-Founder of the Agile Alliance and the Scrum Alliance'First Principles’ are regularly overlooked when people start with Agile, and also seemingly forgotten by many who profess to be experienced with Agile. This book delivers both a fantastic introduction and very insightful reminders as to why these first principles are essential to 'being Agile', all supported with real experience and insightful research. Essential reading. -- Julian Holmes, Principal Transformation Consultant, ThoughtworksAgile from First Principles is an essential compendium for delivery professionals, intuitively weaving together concepts from agile, lean and product development disciplines. It provides accessible expertise for teams starting their journey, insights into the daily challenges of working in rapidly changing environments, the spectrum of practices available to experienced Scrum Masters, and a library of nuanced learnings, grounded in the fundamentals of modern product delivery that will resonate with leaders. A highly recommended addition to an agile coach’s toolkit. -- Tom Hoyland (Expert Coach), Principal Agile and DevOps Consultant, That AgileThis book is essential reading for anyone practising in an agile context. The authors share their vast experience and knowledge in a compelling and accessible way starting at first principles. Along the way they summarise key concepts, techniques and ‘antipatterns’ (warning signs). The book is written in a refreshingly hands-on, practical way which cuts through the buzzwords and gets straight to the point. Highly recommended! -- Adrian Reed, Business Analyst at Blackmetric Business Solutions, Author of ‘Business Analyst’ (BCS)This is a convincing commentary on successful Agile methods. ‘Agile from First Principles’ gets to the heart of what being Agile really means: a focus on people and practical solutions. It explains why the Agile Manifesto and the principles behind it matter so much. An excellent orientation for beginners which will help avoid common pitfalls. For experienced hands, a fundamental study of wide application, Agile leadership and culture. -- Toby Jones, founder of the Accelerated Capability Environment (the government’s innovation engine)This is an excellent book for both people starting their Agile journey and those experienced practitioners who are looking to either deepen their knowledge or in need of a little reminder of the core principles that make Agile such powerful and effective delivery approach. The book has a great blend of background context and practical examples, demonstrating why Agile is so effective in today’s information and technology-based world. -- James Burton, Director Consulting Expert & UK Career Champion for Agile at CGI‘Agile from First Principles’ is the guide for advancing your agile journey. The book, as its name implies, goes from principles to specific techniques in a framework-agnostic manner making it a valuable resource irrespective of whether you use Scrum, Kanban, XP or any of the scaling models. This book is highly recommended for both agile beginners and experts. -- David Bulkin, Managing Director, Grow-Lean LLCSome books can’t be written until most other books on the subject already have been written. ‘Agile from First Principles’ is such a book. In an easy-to-understand way, the book presents the journey Agile has taken from its first stumbling steps to where it is today, having penetrated much of industry and academia. ‘Now this is not the end’, as Churchill might have said, but we are at a point in time where an elegant summary of the mess in which Agile is will help us to successfully move forward to a better future. And the book points to this future with discussions on leadership, the challenges of scaling and a subject closer to my own heart, Essence. -- Dr Ivar Jacobson, Chairman and CEO, Ivar Jacobson International‘Agile from First Principles’ is the perfect guide to understanding Agile and what is truly different about Agile approaches. The in-depth explanation of values and principles is far from theoretical. Lynda and Simon use loads of examples, as well as common traps and anti-patterns, to help you understand what it really means in practice, going far beyond the usual applications and methods (they do an excellent job covering them too by the way). This book has already changed how I teach Agile! -- Joakim Sundén, Agile Transformation Coach/Specialist, Co-creator of the ‘Spotify Model’, Co-author of ‘Kanban In Action’As the title promises, Lynda and Simon introduce the underlying principles and values of agile, emphasising the benefits of adopting an agile mindset and attitude, alongside a straightforward guide to popular agile methods and tools used within software development. Anti-patterns identified throughout the book help challenge common attitudes and behaviours that can limit and sabotage our ability to be agile. The book invites the reader to reflect on what we need to do more of, but also what we need to do less of, and stop doing to improve our agility! An easy-to-read guide for anyone interested in understanding the fundamentals of agile and identifying ways to improve their own agility personally, within their team, and as a leader. -- Belinda Waldock, Being Agile, Author of ‘Being Agile in Business’An expertly crafted go-to manual for both seasoned professionals and those just starting out in the world of Agile. An easy read, full of practical hints and tips that will empower you to overcome the issues that hinder so many agile teams. Well written and full of rich examples, it is sure to become your primary Agile reference book. -- Martin Maya, Founder, Amatis Training LtdFinally, everything is in one place. ‘Agile from First Principles’ has quickly become my go-to agile resource book. I have long been a fan of Lynda and Simon’s work and their endless comprehensive knowledge of agile models, frameworks, values, principles, examples and thought leaders. As expected, this book does not disappoint. This book is well structured and pitched perfectly for anyone entering an agile environment or those who are experienced and looking to refresh and expand their knowledge. -- Kylie Yearsley, Director, Agile Games LtdAs the Agile movement enters its third decade, it has grown and moved into dimensions and directions never thought of by the writers of the Agile Manifesto. The success of Agile as a business has often corrupted the original ideas behind Agile, imposing it in domains where its application is not the optimal solution to the problems at hand. The questions of where Agile practices and techniques make sense, where they are out of place, and where and how they might be altered and extended are valid questions that require reflection on the original ideas and intent of the Agile founders. This book, written by two knowledgeable and experienced Agilists, provides the foundation for self-reflection on the basic principles and the what and why of Agile, to help ensure that future advancements maintain both the word and the spirit of the Agile Manifesto. -- Joseph Pelrine, Agile PsychologistThis timely book exposes many stubborn myths around agile and highlights the potential dysfunctions when seeking to achieve greater agility. In jargon-free language, it outlines a path for leaders and practitioners alike to thrive in an ever more turbulent climate. I would highly recommend this book to anyone seeking to move beyond tools, and to understand the true spirit of the agile movement. -- Karim Harbott, Co-Founder, Agile Centre, Author of ‘The 6 Enablers of Business Agility’Agile principles can seem simple and common sense, but they are not so easy to understand nor to implement. Lynda and Simon Girvan take the complex and create understanding, bringing the reader along with examples and digestible explanations to facilitate learning. As a Professor teaching PMP processes and certification of which the exam is 40% Agile, I was struggling to find a comprehensive Agile text which take the learner from the beginning to mastery of Agile; the history, roles, Agile mindset, methodologies, Agile leadership et al. Agile from First Principles delivers as a go-to source for all on their Agile journey. -- Lisa McCaffrey-Smith MBA PMP ACP SPC CSM, Pamplin School of Business, University of PortlandTable of Contents The Importance of Agile Today The Origins of Agile Projects and Products in Agile Understanding the Manifesto for Agile Understanding the Agile Principles Fundamental Concepts in Agile Agile Delivery Agile Practices Agile Leadership Managing the Product Beyond the Basics

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Book Synopsis"We’ve all gotten stuck working with people we don’t like. Thankfully, Deb Mashek has written a lively, actionable book to fix that. Combining her expertise as a psychologist and her experience as a consultant, she reveals how we can earn trust, repair relationships, and create collaborations that bring out the best in us.” Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLifeMany people have mixed feelings about workplace collaboration. On the one hand, they know collaboration is essential to achieve complex goals. On the other hand, they know collaboration is a slog. People pull in different directions. There’s desperately little communication and even less follow through. One person ends up doing all the work. The result? Friction mounts. Projects fizzle. Great people walk.Here’s why: very few of us ever receive any formal training in how to collaborate well.In Collabor(h)ate, Deb Mashek draws on her deep experience as a relationships researcher and collaboration facilitator to reveal everything you need to know to make workplace collaborations less painful and more productive.Dr Deb Mashek is an experienced business consultant, professor, higher education administrator, and national nonprofit executive. She applies relationship science to help people collaborate better. Learn more at: www.collaborhate.comTrade ReviewWhen collaboration is done well it creates an exponentially better end result but when done poorly it can create low morale, low output and a whole host of other problems. The book teaches readers a framework for collaborating better and explains the dynamics of solid team/group work. * LinkedIn *...essential reading for anyone who wants to improve collaboration and relationships in the workplace. I cannot recommend Collabor(h)ate highly enough. It is a game-changer. * Amazon *Deb Mashek is the guru of all things collaboration. She provides leaders and teams a paradigm for working better together. Deb taps her life experiences, research and business acumen in developing this easy-to-read and still super-substantive resource for all teams everywhere. Collabor(h)ate is full of great stories AND practical models and tools you can use right away. * Amazon *The Mashek Matrix is genius, akin to Stephen Covey's Four Quadrants. The launch of this book marks a paradigm shift in our business culture. -- Nina Bianchi * Amazon *Relatable, actionable, and empirically-based - this book is a must-read for any professional looking to improve their workplace relationships and productivity. * Amazon *The Mashek Matrix, nine strategies to positively influence collaborative relationships , and insight into understanding and managing interdependence are worth their weight in gold. * Netgalley *For a short book, it's exceptionally powerful, and one I would not hesitate to recommend. * Netgalley *"People in the corporate world, particularly those who’ve been consistently disappointed by collaborations, will find a great deal of clear thinking in these pages. An upbeat and pro-active method for improving collaborations in the workplace and beyond" - Kirkus ReviewsTable of ContentsFRONT MATERIALPrefacePART 1: FOUNDATIONS OF COLLABORATIONChapter 1. What is collaboration and why is it so dang difficult?What is "collaboration" anyway? | Mixed feelings about collaboration? You're not alone | Putting the H in collabor(h)ate | Why is collaboration so dang difficult? | So why bother? | Why aren't we taught how to do this? | Fear not: this learnable (and relationship theory can help) | Here's the point | Questions for reflection and integrationChapter 2. Two relationship dimensionsYour workplace relationships matter | Relationship quality: Is your collaboration relatively good or bad? | Interdependence: To what extent are you and your collaborators mutually dependent on each other? | The Mashek Matrix | Moving from collabor(h)ate to collaborGREAT | You, your team, your organization | Here's the point | Questions for reflection and integrationChapter 3. Improving relationship qualitySet clear expectations | Behave accordingly | Avoid telling yourself stories about others | Talk about yourself | Cultivate we-ness | Engage in novel and challenging work | Bring the donuts | Be responsive | The power of personality | Attachment anxiety and avoidance | Here's the point | Questions for reflection and integrationChapter 4. Changing interdependenceFrequency of interaction | Diversity of activities | Strength of influence: Tasks | Strength of influence: Consequences | Deciding how to decide | Maintaining boundaries | Individuals and their roles | Tools employed | Organizational values | Rituals and processes | Capacities and supports | Here's the point | Questions for reflection and integrationPART 2: COLLABORATIVE CHALLENGES (AND HOW TO ADDRESS THEM)Chapter 6. Diagnosing and remedying the 12 most common collaboration challengesHow to use this section | Dropped balls | Uneven workload | "My way or highway" | No capacity to give | Under preparation | Disengagement | Going rogue | Last minute contributions | Inconsistent contributions | Stealing credit | Dodging hard conversations | Mushy roles | Here's the point | Questions for reflection and integrationChapter 7. Special collaborative contextsCross-functional | Skip rank | Cross-cultural | Inter-generational | Other power dynamics | Difficult personalities | Here's the point | Questions for reflection and integrationChapter 8. When to get the heck out of there4 horsemen of the apocalypse | Process loss vs. sudden death | Chaos and toxicity | Teams in crisis | Should I stay or should I go? | The things you cannot change | Don't be a doormat | Growth after breakup | Here's the point | Questions for reflection and integrationPART 3: LIVING IN A WORLD OF COLLBORGREATChapter 9. Further developing your collaboration chops: Professional development for you and your teamUnderstanding the impact of your behaviors | Finding the courage to change | Options and interventions for you as an individual | Options and interventions for your team and organization | Here's the point | Questions for reflection and integrationChapter 10. Hey, you're collaborGREAT!Taking the H out of collabor(h)ate | Choosing which stone soups to contribute to | Identifying, vetting, and committing to collaborators | Learning to say "yes" vs knowing when to say "no" | How to be in the room where it happens | Helping others level up | It takes a village | Here's the point | Questions for reflection and integrationChapter 11. The Collaborators' VowBACKEND MATERIALBonus chapter: Collaboration in friendships, family, community, and lifeReferencesAcknowledgements

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Book SynopsisThis innovative Research Companion considers the history, nature and status of construction economics, and its need for development as a field in order to be recognised as a distinct discipline. It presents a state-of-the-art review of construction economics, identifying areas for further research. Contributors explore topics that have been under-discussed in the literature, including the philosophy of construction economics and its practice in classical antiquity. Chapters also offer new takes on the development of the construction industry, the economics of housing, construction labour and the economics of informatics applications. Comprehensive in outlook, the Research Companion goes on to provide in-depth analyses of procurement, bidding, stakeholder management, construction data, transaction costs and sustainability in construction. The Research Companion will be critical reading for scholars and students of construction economics, construction management, cost engineering, quantity surveying, urban economics and institutional economics. Its use of empirical research and exploration of the methods of analysis used in construction economics will also be beneficial for administrators of the construction industry and practitioners in these fields.Trade Review‘Probably the most important book in construction economics, this book will teach readers how economics is applied in the construction industry. It describes construction’s impact on enterprises and individuals, as well as the history and economy of ancient architecture. It reviews the expected industrial advancements in developed countries. Traditional development models, tensions between justice, fairness, and economic efficiency are also examined in this book. This book will be very useful to the construction industry.’ -- George Wang, East Carolina University, USTable of ContentsContents: Foreword xi Preface xiii 1 Introduction to the Research Companion to Construction Economics 1 George Ofori 2 Construction economics: its origins, significance, current status and need for development 18 George Ofori 3 The philosophy of construction economics 41 Stephen Gruneberg and John Kelsey 4 The nature and development of construction economics 61 Gerard de Valence 5 Construction economics in antiquity 86 Jan Bröchner 6 Construction in the economy and in national development 104 Jorge Lopes 7 Construction project economics 126 Nii A. Ankrah and Emmanuel Manu 8 Dynamics of construction industry development 153 Mohan Kumaraswamy and Gangadhar Mahesh 9 Applications of mainstream economic theories to the construction industry: transaction costs 178 Abdul-Rashid Abdul-Aziz and Afzan Binti Ahmad Zaini 10 Construction industry and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 199 Alex Opoku 11 Sustainability economics and the construction industry 215 Obas John Ebohon 12 International construction data: a critical review 238 Jim Meikle and Asheem Shrestha 13 Measuring and comparing construction costs in different locations: methods and data 261 Rick Best 14 New trends in international construction 277 Hongbin Jiang 15 Economics of trust in construction 309 Anita Cerić 16 The builders of cities: prospects for synergy between labour and the built environment 328 Edmundo Werna and Jeroen Klink 17 Economic principles of bidding for construction projects 351 Samuel Laryea 18 Procurement and delivery management 371 Ron Watermeyer 19 The economics of housing policy and construction: developing a responsive supply sector 396 Suraya Ismail 20 A review of stakeholder management in construction 422 Ezekiel Chinyio, Sukhtaj Singh and Subashini Suresh 21 The global construction market 445 Weisheng (Wilson) Lu and Meng Ye 22 Relational impacts of corruption on the procurement process: implications for economic growth in developing countries 466 Albert P.C. Chan and Emmanuel Kingsford Owusu 23 Economic considerations in the procurement and deployment of construction informatics applications 491 Chimay J. Anumba and Esther A. Obonyo 24 The future: new directions of construction economics research 514 George Ofori Index

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Book SynopsisThis book comprehensively assesses the growing importance of project data for project scheduling, risk analysis and control. It discusses the relevance of project data for both researchers and professionals, and illustrates why the collection, processing and use of such data is not as straightforward as most people think. The theme of this book is known in the literature as data-driven project management and includes the discussion of using computer algorithms, human intuition, and project data for managing projects under risk. The book reviews the basic components of data-driven project management by summarizing the current state-of-the-art methodologies, including the latest computer and machine learning algorithms and statistical methodologies, for project risk and control. It highlights the importance of artificial project data for academics, and describes the specific requirements such data must meet. In turn, the book discusses a wide variety of statistical methods available to generate these artificial data and shows how they have helped researchers to develop algorithms and tools to improve decision-making in project management. Moreover, it examines the relevance of project data from a professional standpoint and describes how professionals should collect empirical project data for better decision-making. Finally, the book introduces a new approach to data collection, generation, and analysis for creating project databases, making it relevant for academic researchers and professional project managers alike.Table of ContentsA tentative ToC is available. Please refer to the attachment.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a state-of-the-art account of the recent developments and needs for project management in developing countries. It adds to the current state of knowledge on project management in general by capturing current trends, how they widen the content and scope of the field, and why there is a need for a specialist body of knowledge for developing countries. Eminent experts in this domain address the specific nature and demands of project management in developing countries, in the context of its scope and priorities, and discuss the relationships between this emerging field and established bodies of knowledge. The book also addresses the future of project management in developing countries and how this might influence mainstream project management. This important book will be an essential reference for practitioners, students, researchers and policymakers engaged in how to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of project management in developing countries.

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Book SynopsisExplore the intricate world of developer experience (DX) and its impact on the software development process. This book delves into the critical components of DX, such as documentation, tooling, API design, developer support, performance, and reliability, providing actionable insights and strategies to help organizations create development environments that foster productivity, collaboration, and satisfaction among developers.The main topics you’ll review include the evolution of software development methodologies, the intersection of user experience (UX) and DX, and an in-depth exploration of the critical components of DX. You’ll also look at practical approaches to improving DX, real-world examples of organizations that have successfully transformed their developer experience, and a discussion of DX's future trends and challenges. These topics are crucial as the software development landscape has become increasingly complex and competitive. Developer experience is no longer a luxury but a necessity for organizations seeking to attract top talent, drive innovation, and stay ahead in the industry. As the line between UX and DX continues to blur, it is imperative to understand how these two aspects are intertwined and how they can synergistically contribute to the success of software projects. Moreover, these topics are particularly relevant now, as remote work and distributed teams become more commonplace, making it even more critical for organizations to provide developers with the resources, tools, and support they need to be successful. Developer Experience Unleashed will inspire you to recognize the critical role of DX in the software development process and to adopt best practices that foster a synergistic environment where developers and users can thrive together. What You’ll Learn The evolution of software development methodologies Key DX concepts and components Strategies for Improving DX The interconnected nature between DX and user experience Current trends and challenges facing teams and businesses Future trends and opportunities in DX Who This Book Is For Software development professionals, team leads, managers, and executives interested in understanding and improving the developer experience within their organizations.Table of ContentsDeveloper Experience Unleashed CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPER EXPERIENCECHAPTER 2: THE ESSENCE OF DEVELOPER EXPERIENCECHAPTER 3: DEVELOPER EXPERIENCE AS A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGECHAPTER 4: CRAFTING EXCEPTIONAL DOCUMENTATIONCHAPTER 5: STREAMLINING DEVELOPER TOOLINGCHAPTER 6: DESIGNING DEVELOPER-CENTRIC APISCHAPTER 7: PROVIDING STELLAR DEVELOPER SUPPORTCHAPTER 8: ENSURING PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY CHAPTER 9: MEASURING DEVELOPER EXPERIENCECHAPTER 10: REAL-WORLD IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIESCHAPTER 11: DEVELOPER EXPERIENCE CASE STUDIESCHAPTER 12: THE FUTURE OF DEVELOPER EXPERIENCECHAPTER 13: INTERVIEWS AND EXPERT INSIGHTS (unconfirmed)CHAPTER 14: CONCLUSION (unconfirmed)APPENDIX A: RESOURCES AND FURTHER READINGAPPENDIX B: TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES RECOMMENDATIONSAPPENDIX C: TEMPLATES AND CHECKLISTSAPPENDIX D: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

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Book SynopsisWith greater organizational complexities looming on the horizon, PMI has introduced Navigating Complexity: A Practice Guide. The definitive guide expands upon the principles, tools, and techniques presented in the PMBOK® Guide and other foundational standards, providing a streamlined approach to understanding and navigating complexity. This groundbreaking guide fills a void, providing the first published reference to help project management professionals successfully mitigate complexities and accomplish their organizational goals.

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Book SynopsisImplementing Project Portfolio Management addresses the ""how-tos"" of portfolio management. It is designed for three primary audience groups: Business Executives, Portfolio Leaders and Practitioners, and Portfolio Thinkers. The authors provide insights on how to apply the performance management domains covered in the standard that are in practice today by introducing tools and templates into their discussion. Far-reaching in its impact on portfolio management practitioners, thinkers, stakeholders, and the wider project management community, this guide envisions the continued transformation of portfolio management with the changing needs of organizations and advances in technology.

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Book SynopsisDamon Poole has provided Agile coaching and training for thousands of people at companies such as EMC, Capital One, Oanda, Ford, and Fidelity. He speaks frequently at Agile Alliance, Agile New England, Kentucky Fried Agile, Atlassian Summit, Agile and Beyond, Agile Toronto, and others. As a coach of coaches at Eliassen, Damon led the Agile Delivery team which grew to hundreds of Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches in the field. He created Eliassen's Agile Transformation approach and the training content across all aspects of Agile, and led the effort to provide opportunities for the coaches to advance in their coaching journey. This background gave Damon the opportunity to learn from hundreds of Agile Coaches in an enormous variety of client environments and from the wider international Agile community. Damon is an International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach, International Coach Academy Certified Professional Coach, and is an ICAgile Certified ProfeTable of ContentsPreface xiiiAcknowledgments xixAbout the Authors xxi Chapter 1: Basics of Professional Coaching 1 What Is Professional Coaching? 1 Our Coaching Toolbox: Principles, Objectives, and Techniques 6 Objective-Based Coaching 7 An Example Coaching Conversation 12 Powerful Questions: The Primary Tool of Professional Coaching 14 Applying Professional Coaching to Teams and Organizations 19 Chapter Summary 19 Chapter 2: Professional Coaching in Depth 23 Professional Coaching Starts with Permission 24 The Session Purpose 25 Exploring the Coachee's Mental Landscape 29 Forward Motion (aka Planning) 30 Closing a Coaching Session 33 Coaching Techniques 34 An Extended Example of Professional Coaching 36 Chapter Summary 39 Chapter 3: Acting as a Mirror 41 Neutrality: The Absence of Distortion 42 Fully Absorbing Information 43 Consider Your Response 46 Reflecting the Coachee in Your Response 47 Helping the Coachee Focus 50 Using the Team to Augment Your Coaching 53 A Complete Summary of Professional Coaching 55 Chapter Summary 57 Chapter 4: Offering Expertise 59 Resisting the Urge to Provide Unsolicited Expertise 60 Handling Explicit Requests for Expertise 60 Sharing the "Minimum Viable" Amount of Expertise 66 We All Have Blind Spots 69 Applying a Coaching Mindset to Teaching 71 Creating a Self-Serve Knowledge-Sharing Environment 72 Guidelines for Sharing Feedback and Expertise 74 Additional Considerations for Sharing Feedback and Expertise 74 Receiving Feedback as a Coach 76 Chapter Summary 76 Chapter 5: Coaching toward Performance 79 Connecting People with Their Best Selves 80 Shifting from Obstacles to Goals 83 Providing Feedback on the Coachee's Journey 85 Rewiring Our Thought Patterns 88 Team Self-Coaching 94 Supporting Coachee Improvement Efforts 94 Chapter Summary 95 Chapter 6: Being the Best Coach You Can Be 97 Bring Your Whole Self to Coaching 98 Leverage Your Emotional Intelligence 102 Experiment and Take Risks to Grow as a Coach 105 Consider Specialized Tools and Techniques 107 Incorporate Coaching Skills into Your Everyday Interactions 109 Pursue Excellence 112 Chapter Summary 114 Chapter 7: Leveraging Group Facilitation 117 The Best Results Emerge from Self-Organizing Teams 118 Facilitation Structures and Practices That Maximize Coachee Choice 119 Powerful Activities--Powerful Questions for Teams 122 Additional Opportunities for Team Coaching 125 Case Studies 126 Chapter Summary 133 Chapter 8: The Coaching Engagement 135 Discovering the Work That Needs Doing 136 Doing the Work 137 Measuring Agility 140 What's Your Coaching Engagement Model? 141 Coaching Contrasted with Other Services 142 The Coaching Agreement for the Coaching Engagement 143 Chapter Summary 148 Appendix A: Exercises 151 Guidelines for the Exercises 151 Exercises for Chapter 1 153 Exercises for Chapter 2 155 Exercises for Chapter 3 157 Exercises for Chapter 4 160 Exercises for Chapter 5 161 Exercises for Chapter 6 162 Exercises for Chapter 7 164 Exercises for Chapter 8 165 Additional Exercises 166 Appendix B: References 169 Our Coaching Principles 169 Coaching Objectives 170 Behaviors to Do and Avoid 171 Professional Coaching Starting Reference 173 Guidelines for Creating Powerful Questions 175 Additional Powerful Questions 176 Guidelines for Sharing Feedback and Expertise 177 Guidelines for Staying in the Coaching Mode as Much as Possible 178 Example Descriptions of an Agile Coach and Professional Coaching 179 Example Coaching Agreements--For Individuals, Teams, and Organizations 181 Example Service Offerings 184 Coaching Techniques 186 Recommended Resources 195 Index 197

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Book Synopsis Tony Blunden is an Executive Director of Chase Cooper Limited, a risk management solutions company that provides solutions for enterprise risk including broad risk management approaches such as Sarbanes-Oxley.  He heads its consultancy division and has worked with over 250 international organisations.  During his over 30 years in risk management he has spoken at over 100 international conferences and contributed to a wide variety of publications, all on risk management. He is an Honorary Professor at Glasgow Caledonian University and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, the Governance Institute. John Thirlwell has worked in financial services in the City of London, both an executive and non-executive director on banking and insurance boards for over 30 years.  He is currently non-executive Chair of the Board of a consumer credit company and a board adviser Table of ContentsPart 1: SETTING THE SCENE: what is Risk management? 1. What do we mean by Risk Management? 2. The business Benefits of Risk Management 3. Risk Management and Culture 4. Risk Appetite 5. Implementing a Risk management framework 6. Independent Assurance Part 2 RISK MANAGEMENT TOOLS: what tools do we have to identify, manage and monitor Risk management? 7. Risk management and Risk and Control Assessments 8. Risk management and KRI/KCI 9. Risk management and Events 10. Risk management, Stress testing and Scenarios 11. Risk management and Reporting Part 3: THE PRACTICAL BUSINESS SIDE OF Risk management: what keeps management awake at night? 12. People risk management 13. Reputation risk management 14. Information Security risk management [all data] 15. Cyber risk management [electronic data] 16. Business Survival risk 17. Third party and outsourcing risk management 18. How do you model Risk management? - Questions to ask 19. How do you challenge the model? - Questions to ask

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Book SynopsisIn this practical book, two expert product managers provide straightforward guidance for people looking to join the thriving enterprise market. Authors Blair Reeves and Benjamin Gaines explain critical differences between enterprise and consumer products, and deliver strategies for overcoming challenges when building for the enterprise.

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Book SynopsisProject Quality Management: Why, What and How, Third Edition adds helpful detail and action steps to the generally described principles defined in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge—7th Edition (PMBOK Guide). It augments those methods with more detailed, hands-on procedures that have been proven through actual practice. This edition presents case examples that illuminate the theory of quality planning, assurance, and control with real-world narratives, including situation, analysis, and lessons learned. It also provides course discussion points and practical exercises at the end of each chapter. In its first edition, Project Quality Management was the recipient of the PMI David I. Cleland Project Management Literature Award. The award-winner offered project managers a specific, succinct, step-by-step project quality management process found nowhere else. This third edition features updated and enhanced material that meets the needs of practitioners, trainers, college instructors, and their students! Course instructor material is also available.Table of Contents PrefaceAbout the AuthorWeb Added Value Section I. Quality FoundationsChapter 1: Understanding Quality in the Project Management DomainChapter 2: Evolution of Quality and Its Contemporary Application to ProjectsChapter 3: Pioneers and Paradigms Section II. Quality ManagementChapter 4: Project Quality PlanningChapter 5: Project Quality AssuranceChapter 6: Project Quality Control and Quality Improvement Section III. Tools for Managing Project QualityChapter 7: Collecting and Understanding Project DataChapter 8: Understanding Project ProcessesChapter 9: Analyzing Project ProcessesChapter 10: Solving Project ProblemsChapter 11: Common Project Practices Section IV. Quality in PracticeChapter 12: Project Systems and SolutionsChapter 13: Why Not Quality? EpilogueAppendix 1: Case Study: Dakota Wireless NetworkAppendix 2: Project TrainingAppendix 3: Project LeadershipAppendix 4: Leading Change: A Model by John KotterIndex

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Book SynopsisThe Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) serves as a guide for defining work as it relates to a specific project's objectives. The Practice Standard for Work Breakdown Structures Third Edition supplies project managers and team members with direction for the preliminary development and the implementation of the WBS. Consistent with A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) Sixth Edition, the WBS Practice Standard presents a standard application of the WBS as a project management tool. Throughout the book, the reader will learn what characteristics constitute a high-quality WBS and discover the substantial benefits of using the WBS in every-day, real-life situations.

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Book SynopsisA Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) Guide is the go-to resource for project management practitioners. Over the past few years, the project management profession has significantly evolved due to emerging technology, new approaches and rapid market changes. Reflecting this evolution, The Standard for Project Management enumerates 12 principles of project management and the PMBOK® Guide – Seventh Edition is structured around eight project performance domains. Both the standard and the guide reflect the wide range of development approaches that lead to value delivery. This edition is designed to address practitioners’ current and future needs and to help them be more proactive, innovative and nimble in enabling desired project outcomes. This edition of the PMBOK® Guide: Reflects the full range of development approaches (predictive, adaptive, hybrid, etc.) Provides an entire section devoted to tailoring the development approach and processes Includes an expanded list of models, methods, and artifacts Focuses on not just delivering project outputs but also enabling outcomes; and Integrates with PMIstandards+ for information and standards application content based on project type, development approach, and industry sector.

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Book SynopsisThis is the third title in Capstone s new, essential business series What You Need to Know About These accessible books will get anyone up to speed on a core business subject, fast.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 1 – Goal Setting 9 2 – Estimating 37 3 – Supply and Demand 71 4 – Managing Risk 99 5 – Managing Expectations 131 6 – Tracking and Status Reporting 175 7 – Running Multiple Projects 207 8 – Having a Life 225 Acknowledgements 247 Index 249

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