Basic Construction Management: The Superintendent s Job, Fifth Edition

Effective construction management can dramatically improve your bottom line. Learn essentials of managing projects well and within budget, from scheduling and jobsite safety to quality and customer service in this long-anticipated revision of Basic Construction Management. Leon Rogers, an experienced builder, author, and educator, offers proven practices for recruiting and keeping the best trade contractors; scheduling that makes sense; developing and implementing quality practices. This book guides you step-by-step from construction planning through warranty work, blending proven practices with the experiences of builders in the field. It offers a roadmap to excellence for new construction superintendents and for veterans who want to brush up their skills for managing people and projects. A companion Web page includes updated quality checklists and other customizable tools to help you manage your construction projects.