{"product_id":"9781466575042","title":"Construction Program Management","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlthough construction is one of the largest industries in the United States, it lags behind other industries in its implementation of modern management techniques such as those contained in the \u003ci\u003eStandard for Program Management \u003c\/i\u003e(the \u003ci\u003eStandard\u003c\/i\u003e) by the Project Management Institute (PMI®). \u003cstrong\u003eConstruction Program Management\u003c\/strong\u003e details the successful use of the PMI® approach for the construction of capital programs. It demonstrates, through case studies, how implementation of PMI’s set of tools and techniques can improve the chances of program success.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExploring tactical and strategic management methods, the book outlines a structured, process-based approach to construction program management that leverages structure to bring order to what can otherwise feel like an overwhelming challenge. The opening chapter focuses on basic definitions of project management and program management—highlighting their similarities and differences. A summary review of the \u003ci\u003eStandard \u003c\/i\u003edescribes how these management concepts can be applied to capital construction programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplains how to apply the principles of PMI®’s \u003ci\u003eStandard for Program Management\u003c\/i\u003e to construction programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribes the difference between leadership (strategic) and management (tactical) skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompares and contrasts the program management principles included in the PMI® Body of Knowledge with those of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA®)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough the use of case studies this book provides students, practitioners, and stakeholders with a guided tour through each phase of the program management life cycle. Using language that is easy to understand, the book shows that with the right team, the right leader, and the proper implementation of the steps outlined, all programs can obtain true success.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46279994376433,"sku":"9781466575042","price":102.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9781466575042_p0.jpg?v=1764896322","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781466575042","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}