4th Edition

Civil Engineering Project Management

By Alan Twort, Gordon Rees Copyright 2004
    278 Pages
    by CRC Press

    294 Pages
    by CRC Press

    This new edition of Civil Engineering: Supervision and Management updates and revises the best practical guide for on-site engineers. Written from the point of view of the project engineer it details their responsibilities, powers and duties.

    The book has been fully updated to reflect the latest changes to management practice and new forms of contract. As a practical guide to on-site project management it is invaluable to practising engineers.

    Methods of Commissioning Works
    Contractual Arrangements
    Tendering
    Contractor's Site Organization
    Engineers and their Staff
    Starting the Construction Work
    Site Surveys, Investigations and Layout
    Resident Engineer's Office Records
    Programme and Progress Charts
    Measurement and Bills of Quantities
    Interim Monthly Payments
    Variations and Claims
    Earthworks and Pipelines
    Site Concreting and Reinforcement

    Biography

    Alan Twort was formerly Consultant at Binnie, Black & Veatch, UK

    Gordon Rees is Contracts Department Manager for Binnie, Black & Veatch, UK

    Reviews of previous editions:

    "It is an excellent guide to the engineer going on site for the first time and as such I can recommend it" - Municipal Engineering

    "Can be recommended to any young civil engineer" - The Professional Engineer

    "The book is lucidly written and readable" - Journal of the Institution of Highway Engineers