Construction Management JumpStart
by Barbara J. Jackson · Barbara Jackson
Introductory survey of the construction industry for newcomers, covering project delivery methods, contracts, estimating, scheduling, and the construction manager's role. Readers finish able to follow a project from bid through closeout.
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