I have been managing construction projects since 1983. I studied books in college and read several of them afterwards to improve my Construction Management knowledge and skills. I learned a lot from these books, but what those books did not teach me was the real-life challenges in implementing these principles, what works and what doesn’t work. In Real Life Construction Management Guide from A-Z, I will share with you the lessons I learned the hard way. This book will teach you the theoretical principles plus a real life in-sight, offering a practical guide of best practices to be a successful Construction Manager. This book is a complete manual taking you through all phases of a project from its inception, through design, all the way to completion of construction. It will cover about all typical issues that you need to know and will face working as a Construction Manager, whether you are managing projects as an Owner’s representative, for a Contractor, if you are an Architect or an Owner who wishes to understand all aspects of projects. Whether you just started or already a practicing professional, this book will benefit you. Real Life Construction Management Guide from A-Z is an easy read stile that feels like a conversation more than a lecture.

Excerpts:

1. Human nature, personalities and egos are big factors in managing construction projects. The physical construction is the easiest part of the fabric of a project. The challenge is how to navigate through the multiple personalities, politics and agendas, not to mention avoiding litigation in an industry that is very litigious. 2. A pre-bid meeting is a meeting with all the potential bidders and the owner’s team to discuss the specifics of the advertised project before submitting the bids. Here is how it works. 3. I am big advocate for using schedules as a main tool for managing the project. Unfortunately, I see a lot of bad practices and approaches to schedules that turn this wonderful tool into a bureaucratic process often used as tools for disputes and fights.