Abstract
In this article, the writer notes that the need for construction management has never been more critical than in the present for construction projects and in fact due to technological advances the construction manager's realm is one that has greatly diversified. The paper then presents research that clearly demonstrates that the need exists for highly educated, trained and qualified construction project management more than ever before due to issues of safety and security. The paper also relates that the purpose of the study is to research and examine construction management and to gain an understanding of how the needs and demands in construction project management have changed as compared to historical and traditional construction management.

Outline:
Statement of Thesis
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study
Methodology
Literature Review
Findings of the Study
Recommendations for Research

From the Paper
"First the project must be organized prior to design and construction and while the project is ongoing the project manager will have considerations of labor, material, and equipment utilization. Cost estimation will be important as well as the economic evaluation of facilities and investments and the financing of the facilities to be construction. Other considerations include construction pricing and contracting and fundamental scheduling procedures as well as more advanced scheduling techniques. The project manager as well must consider cost-control, cost-monitoring and cost-accounting during the term of the construction project. Other considerations in project management include quality control and safety during construction and finally the organization and use of project information."

Tags:building, contracting, skills, design

Abstract
This paper reviews the history of the role of the construction manager. According to the paper, construction management is defined as the term applied to the technique of managing the various designs and construction processes of a building project on behalf of an owner or client.

From the Paper
"One important role is scheduling. A large part of the construction manager's time is spent preparing and working with schedules. Scheduling is a principal function of construction law. Scheduling is simply planning in advance the events to be accomplished over time and putting them into a document (Volume 2). The schedule must be very precise and detailed. While on the sight, the construction manager must stay informed of progress being made and make sure that schedule deadlines are being met (Handbook Online). When problems and delays occur, the construction manager must be able to work things out and adjust the schedule to where the deadline can still be met (Volume 2). Without scheduling, the construction project is not likely to be completed on time. "

Tags:General, Services, Administration, (GSA), architect, budgeting, project, team

Abstract
This paper examines external factors that can cause problems in construction projects.

From the Paper
"Construction projects are often used to describe the project management process because of the many interrelated tasks that must be accomplished in order for the project to be completed on time and within budget. Construction projects are also used to demonstrate risk management and risk aversion principles because of the many external factors that can have a detrimental effect on the project. If a task is not accomplished early in the process it can put the entire project offtrack and may cause ..."

Tags:risk management, construction industry

Abstract
The paper addresses the need for construction managers to have specialized knowledge of construction materials, budgeting and scheduling expertise, familiarity with project management software applications and the ability to communicate with professionals and workers in other fields. The paper clearly shows how the role of the modern construction manager has assumed a new level of importance and relevance to the construction industry. The paper includes a full copy of all the sources used in this paper.

Outline:
Introduction
Review and Analysis
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Construction managers must also be prepared to receive their own fair share of criticism or complaints at weekly meetings as well and minutes are usually taken to help keep track of who is responsible for what (Applebaum). In this coordinating and facilitating capacity, the construction manager is performing a significant leadership role in the construction project: "The construction manager hopes that through these meetings and their general leadership to create a positive atmosphere on a project, one that is self-propelling. This leads to good relationships between the employing contractors, the owner, the architect, and the men performing the work" (Applebaum, p. 44). Establishing a good working rapport between the numerous individuals from different trades who will be contributing to a construction project's completion is no simple matter, but it is clear that this element of the construction manager's responsibilities represents one of the more important ones.
"According to Greenspan, Mitchell and Johnson (2007), a new approach to using construction managers termed "construction manager at-risk (CMAR) involves their fulfilling the role of general contractor as well. In this regard, Greenspan and his associates report that, "The construction manager at-risk, who also acts as the general contractor, is integrally involved in the design process, assisting with design, constructability reviews, cost estimating, and scheduling" (p. 14). In this emerging capacity, construction managers must possess a thorough knowledge of construction materials and be able to identify where cost savings can be achieved through alternative uses of different materials."

Tags:education, experience, skills, materials, communication

Abstract
This paper considers how the garage apartment construction management projects -- an ongoing assignment -- will be evaluated. The decision was made to keep the evaluation method simple due to time concerns of the project. Therefore, the report presents a means of reporting and analyzing data in order to determine variances from plan, with an informal means of correction that is designed to promote communication and coordination.

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"In order to rate, track, and review the performance of the garage apartment construction project, it is necessary to establish procedures and rationale for measuring cost and performance status of the assigned subcontractors in completing their tasks within the scope of work. This evaluation system will then be used to measure ongoing performance at determined milestones, as well as to rate overall project performance at project closeout. This report will outline the process for performance measurement to be..."

Tags:project, management, evaluation

Abstract
This paper discusses the role that the project manager plays in the construction safety standards for organizations in today's environment. It aims to support the thesis that the project manager can have a measurable impact on the safety of the construction project. The paper looks at how the project manager can communicate the safety standards to his employees and improve construction safety.

Table of Contents:
Role of the Construction Manager
The Project Manager as a Policy Maker
The Project Manager as a Communicator
The Project Manager as a Facilitator
How Can We Measure the Impact of the Project Manager on Safety?
Managing Construction Safety: An International Perspective
Managerial Commitment to Safety
Special Issues in Construction Safety
Suggestions for Improving Construction Safety

From the Paper
"The final requirement of a safety program is to provide a means of review. If and when a circumstance occurs, one needs to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the accident. Corrective action needs to be taken in order to make certain that it does not occur again in the future. Safety needs to become a part of employee reviews. It is expected that these measures will result in fewer employee complaints, reduced absenteeism, lower expenses due to injuries, and reduced worker's compensation claims. Fewer accidents and injuries has a positive affect on the workplace. It can result in improved employee morale and job satisfaction. It can have a measurable impact on productivity, reduced hidden costs, and reduced insurance claims. All of these positive benefits mean projects that come under budget."

Tags:productivity, communication, employees, insurance, workplace

Abstract
This paper presents task organization descriptions and a responsility matrix for a garage apartment construction project. The basic processes for the construction, with timeframes, budgets, and decision flows are outlined. The work here is done in MS Word to facilitate reporting out and is designed to show who does what, when, and how much they have to spend.

Tags:project, construction, management

Abstract
In this article, the writer looks at Florida, that has a high concentration of migrant labor in all industries involving manual labor. The writer notes that this concentration of migrant, or otherwise largely Hispanic, workforce is readily apparent in the construction industry where large numbers of Hispanic workers are regularly employed. The writer looks at the problems faced by the U.S. in order to ensure the safety and care of such employees. Further the writer discusses related U.S. welfare and social policies, in comparison to Canada.

From the Paper
The United States has long resisted using government programs to reduce inequalities to the degree that Canada has, and the result is predictable in that the problems in the U.S. are much greater. At the same time, Canada has been reconsidering some aspects of its social policies. The assumption made by this statement is common, that capitalism does not cover certain types of social program, certain types of human needs, while the welfare state does cover these elements. Between Canada and the United States, this has been illustrated most starkly over the past couple of decades by the difference in terms of health care. Canada offers a comprehensive and centralized health care system, a so-called single payer system, while the United States does not and has been embroiled in controversy for years as a result.

Tags:construction, safety, management

Abstract
This paper discusses green building construction and points out that this design saves energy as well as money. The paper explains that green building construction is vital and is a determinative of project success. The paper also explains that the individual needs to take the initiative in addressing construction design and development and associated costs as well as funding, marketing and sales. In addition, the paper tells us that green building construction holds great financial promise for the future. A graph of taxes by state is included with the paper.

Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Significance of study
Methodology
Literature Review
Findings and Conclusion

From the Paper
"The work of Andrew Meyerson (2005) entitled: "The Dollars and Cents of Green Construction" states that green construction and design can not only save energy but also can result in monetary savings in the areas of: (1) Tax breaks and rebates; (2) Lower construction costs; (3) Reduction or elimination of the need for heating and air-conditioning equipment and the associated costs of purchase, maintenance and electricity; (4) Reduction in energy and water bills by as much as fifty-percent; (5) Increase in labor productivity, retail customer sales and apartment rental prices; and (6) Protection of operating budgets from increases in energy prices. (Meyerson, 2005, p. 2) Meyerson relates that practically all states offer incentives in the form of reduction of taxes for construction that is friendly to the environment. (2005, p. 4) Additionally in green construction projects where a pre-existing structure is on the construction site, cost savings may be realized through reuse of as much of the existing structure as possible. Additionally, is it necessary to be aware of the attitudes that serve as drivers of the choice of clients to use the firm and added to this is the fact "that commercial 'green buildings' outperform their conventional counterparts across a wide variety of metrics, including energy savings, occupancy rates, sale price and rental rates, another very practical and often times overlooked data for improving the cash flow of the client is the "energy efficient commercial building tax deductions.""

Tags:green, building, construction, funding, marketing, save, money, energy

Abstract
This article looks at the role that information technology plays - or has the potential to play - in optimizing design and construction in the building of residences and structures within which private citizens and public employees will work and live. Specifically, the writer looks at how the pressures placed upon the shoulders of contractors and construction engineers have grown perceptibly in recent years - especially when the project in question is one contracted for the state - and the ways in which IT can mitigate these stresses by giving construction engineers, designers, contractors, sub-contractors and draftsmen (to name just a few) the opportunity for enhanced file-sharing, agile management, and a chance at developing a responsive iterative approach to building.

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"The following paper will look at the role that information technology plays - or has the potential to play - in optimizing design and construction in the building of residences and structures within which private citizens and public employees will work and live. Specifically, the next several pages will look at how the pressures placed upon the shoulders of contractors and construction engineers have grown perceptibly in recent years - especially when the project in question is one contracted for the state - and the ways in which IT can mitigate these ..."

Tags:technology, information, construction