Construction Management JumpStart By Barbara J. Jackson
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The Construction Management JumpStart by Barbara J. Jackson is a foundational textbook that provides a comprehensive, step-by-step walkthrough of the construction management industry from the perspective of a constructor. [1, 2]
The book covers several core pillars of construction management, which have expanded over its editions (up to the current Fourth Edition): [1, 2]
1. Industry Foundations & Business Context
- The Construction Industry: Explores the overall scope, sectors (residential, commercial, heavy civil, industrial, environmental), historic perspectives, project players, and career tracks. [1, 2]
- What is Construction Management?: Defines the role of a construction manager, traits of a project, and choosing project delivery methods (such as Design-Bid-Build or Design-Build). [1, 2]
- Construction Entrepreneurship: New chapters focus on business fundamentals tailored specifically for construction entrepreneurs. [1]
2. Pre-Project & Design Management
- Pre-Construction Services: Evaluates feasibility studies, constructability reviews, conceptual estimating, value engineering, and life-cycle cost analysis.
- Design-Phase Management & Real Estate: Covers capital projects, real estate development, and managing the initial design phases. [1, 2, 3, 4]
3. Project Controls & Administration
- Contracts, Estimating, & Scheduling: Details project documentation, delivery types (lump-sum, cost-plus, GMP), cost estimation factors, and scheduling techniques for budget and timeline management. [1, 2, 3, 4]
4. Job Site Operations & Field Management
- Operations & Safety: Examines day-to-day coordination, change orders, environmental and site controls, quality and safety management, and project risk assessment. [1, 2, 3, 4]
5. Team Dynamics & Modern Technology
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