Uher T.E., Loosemore M. Essentials of construction project management

UNSW Press, 2004. — 426 p. — ISBN: 0-86840-733-X.This book has been written as a text and reference for project management courses in both undergraduate and postgraduate building construction management courses, and quantity surveying, architecture and civil engineering programs. Its focus is on the application of important issues of project management in the construction industry.
It presents the concept of project management in four separate parts.
In Part 1, the authors discuss the essentials of project management including organizational theory, the project management system and its functions, the context within which project management operates in the construction industry, and the roles performed by the members of a project team. They also discuss organisational structure and culture in project
management, and suggest how best to manage cultural diversity in the construction industry.
Part 2 examines how to manage individual stages of the project lifecycle from concept to completion. The description of each stage provides a detailed account of important tasks and their management and also discusses the roles performed by individual project team members.
Part 3 focuses on people. In particular, it addresses the important topics of motivation, leadership, communication, conflict and negotiation.
Part 4 outlines a process of risk management, and the management of health and safety in the construction industry. Risk management is examined from both qualitative and quantitative perspectives, and its benefits are demonstrated through practical examples.
In writing the book, the authors have combined individual knowledge and experiences in the field of project management, which is reflected in a broad coverage of many project management topics.