Construction Cost Management: Learning from Case Studies [193052]

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In the last decade, following the Latham and Egan Reports, there have been some significant changes in the role of the construction cost manager. Keith Potts examines the key issues and best practice in the cost management of construction projects under traditional contracts and new methodologies. All stages within the life cycle of a project are considered from pre-contract to tendering and post contract. Worked examples, legal and project case studies are used to illustrate the practical application of the theory where appropriate. Seminar questions are included at the end of each chapter including extensive references in order to further develop understanding of the subject. Reference is made to major projects such as the Millennium Dome, Emirates stadium and BAA's Heathrow Terminal 5.Aimed at students on Surveying and Construction Management programmes, this book will also be useful to practitioners and includes extensive bibliographies identifying key sources of information including the UK government's Constructing Excellence programme and National Audit Office reports. Contents: 1. Introduction and overview; 2. Reports and recommendations; 3. Selecting the consultants and contractors; 4. Pre-contract cost management; 5. Cost management on PFI projects; 6. Contractor's Estimating and Tendering; 7. Value Management; 8. Risk Management; 9. Whole life costing; 10. Organisational methods (Part 1); 11. Organisational methods (Part 2); 12. Payment systems and contract administration; 13. Contractors' cost control and monitoring procedures; 14. Change management - valuing variations; 15. Claims management; 16. The NEC Engineering and Construction Contract; 17. FIDIC Standard Forms of International Construction contract; 18. Case Study: Heathrow Terminal 5.

Construction Cost Management: Learning from Case Studies

Author:	Potts, Keith
Date Published:	12 May 2008
Document Type:	Books
Format:	Paperback
ISBN:	0415442877
ISBN13:	9780415442879
Pages:	320
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis Ltd

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