Construction Project Management - 4th Ed

DETAILS : 

• Author : Krishan Kumar Chitkara
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ McGraw-Hill
  
• Publication date : 6 May 2019
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Hardcover‏ : ‎ 743 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9353166276
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9353166274
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1300 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Construction Project Management (4th Edition) by Krishan Kumar Chitkara is widely regarded as the "gold standard" for civil engineering and construction management students and professionals in India. The fourth edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect modern shifts in the industry, including sustainable construction practices and the integration of digital tools like BIM (Building Information Modeling).

The book provides a holistic view of the construction lifecycle, covering everything from project conceptualization and feasibility studies to planning, scheduling, and site management. Its core strength lies in its practical application of management techniques like PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique) and CPM (Critical Path Method). Chitkara masterfully simplifies complex topics such as resource leveling, cost control, contract management, and safety protocols, making it an essential resource for those looking to manage large-scale infrastructure projects with precision and efficiency.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Krishan Kumar Chitkara was a veteran in the field of construction management and a retired Colonel from the Indian Army's Corps of Engineers. His unique background—combining military discipline with academic rigor—is reflected in his structured and pragmatic writing style. With decades of hands-on experience in managing massive engineering projects, he was instrumental in shaping the curriculum for construction management in Indian universities. His work is celebrated for its clarity and its ability to address the specific challenges of the Indian construction environment.