HANDBOOK OF
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Introduction to Handbook of Construction Management: Scope, Schedule and Cost Control
Construction management blends engineering, leadership, and logistics to keep building projects on track. Whether it’s a commercial high-rise, a public infrastructure project, or a residential development, the principles of scope management, scheduling, and cost control are essential.
The Handbook of Construction Management is designed to help professionals master the critical elements of delivering successful construction projects. It offers actionable insights on planning, budgeting, quality control, risk mitigation, labor management, and sustainability.
Core Components of Effective Construction Management
Construction Project Planning and Scheduling Techniques
Scope Definition in Building Projects
Defining the scope of work is the foundation of a controlled construction process. It outlines the deliverables, boundaries, timelines, and responsibilities—preventing disputes and reducing the risk of scope creep.
Key elements of scope planning: (Handbook of Construction Management: Scope, Schedule and Cost Control)
Construction has a history of several thousand years. The first shelters were built from stone or mud and the materials were collected from the forests to provide protection against cold, wind, rain, and snow. These buildings were constructed primarily for residential purposes, although some might have commercial utility. In the first half of the twentieth century, the construction industry became an important sector throughout the world, employing many workers. During this period, skyscrapers, long-span dams, shells, and bridges were developed to meet new requirements and marked the continuing progress of construction techniques. The provision of services such as heating, airconditioning, electrical lighting, water supply, and elevators to buildings became common. The twentieth century also saw the transformation of the construction and building industry into a major economic sector. During the second half of the twentieth century, the construction industry began to industrialize because of the introduction of mechanization, prefabrication, and system building. The design of building services systems changed considerably in the last 20 years of the twentieth century. It became the responsibility of the designer to follow health, safety, and environmental regulations while designing any building.
