101 Case Studies in Construction Management

This book provides 101 real-life construction management case studies from an author with over 40 yearsÕ experience in the construction industry and as a lecturer in construction management. Over 14 chapters Len Holm has included case studies from real jobsites that cover organization procurement estimating scheduling subcontractors communications quality and cost control change orders claims and disputes safety and close-outs. Other hot topics covered include BIM sustainability and lean. Each case is written in straightforward language and designed to test the readerÕs independent and critical thinking skills to develop their real-world problem-solving ability. The cases are open to interpretation and students will need to develop their own opinions of whatÕs presented to them in order to reach a satisfactory solution. The cases are ideal for use in the classroom or flipped classroom for individual or group exercises and to encourage research writing and presenting skills in all man