In 1991 the Chartered Institute of Building initiated amulti-institute task force and a Code of Practice for ProjectManagement for Construction and Development was published in1992, with second and third editions in 1996 and 2002. Likeprevious editions, this fourth edition has been extensivelyupdated. The fourth edition includes a range of newillustrations and high profile examples, and features new guidanceon:
* CDM regulations
* Project planning
* Change management
* Project management software
* Mobile technology
* The range of procurement options
* The European perspective
* Contracts
Effective project management involves the assessment andmanagement of risk, and this is a strong theme throughout the Code.The Code of Practice provides an authoritative guide to theprinciples and practice of construction project management. It willbe a key reference source for clients, contractors andprofessionals, irrespective of the size and nature of theproject.
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"More valuable than ever ... .There is no other reference thatis so comprehensive and more relevant to clients, contractors andprofessionals, irrespective of the size of project beingundertaken." (Construction Magazine, January 2010)
"The book is a key reference source providing the latestthinking and guidance for many housebuilders, and developersirrespective of the size or nature of project." ((ProfessionalHousebuilder & Property Developer, 1 October 2010)
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