| Preface | | ix | |
| About the Editor | | xi | |
| Web Added Value™ | | xiii | |
| Chapter 1 Pre-Construction Planning | | 1 | |
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| Pre-Construction Planning Process |
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| Pre-Construction Planning Activities |
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| Planning Assessment Process |
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| Chapter 2 Early Warning Signs of Project Distress | | 67 | |
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| Chapter 3 Cumulative Impact of Change Orders | | 91 | |
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| Is Cumulative Impact Real? |
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| Chapter 4 Sequencing Guidelines | | 107 | |
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| Rules to Support Sequencing Guidelines |
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| Chapter 5 Ideal Jobsite Inventory Levels | | 129 | |
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| Developing the Loss Function |
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| Optimal Inventory Levels in Construction |
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| Optimal Material Management Models for Contractors |
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| Six Steps of the Process of Procurement |
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| Chapter 6 Tool and Material Control Systems | | 157 | |
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| Chapter 7 Recommended Safety Practices | | 181 | |
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| Safety and the Bottom Line |
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| Causation Theories: Why Do Accidents Happen? |
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| Problem with Academic Accident Theory |
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| Magnitude of the Safety Issue in the Construction Industry |
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| Anecdotal Experiences: Recommended Practices |
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| Chapter 8 Total Quality Management | | 209 | |
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| Fundamentals of Total Quality Management |
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| Identifying Improvement Opportunities |
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| Implementing Total Quality Management in the Field |
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| Chapter 9 Quality Assurance | | 275 | |
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| Quality Assurance Fundamentals |
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| Quality Assurance Program Model |
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| Steps in Developing a Quality Assurance Program |
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| Installation, Inspection, and Testing Procedures |
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| Forms, Tags, Checklists, and Records |
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| Evaluating Your Quality Assurance Program |
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| Chapter 10 Partnering | | 303 | |
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| Recommended Steps for Implementation |
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| Chapter 11 Performance Evaluations | | 319 | |
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| Purpose of Performance Evaluations |
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| Survey of Supervisors' Duties and Attributes |
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| Survey of Craftsmen's Duties and Attributes |
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| Evaluation Process Details |
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| Chapter 12 Contract Risk Management | | 347 | |
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| Preparing for Contract Risk Management |
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| Rights and Responsibilities Clauses |
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| Bibliography | | 387 | |
| Index | | 391 | |
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