In today's commercial construction industry, the demand for sustainable construction methods and green building techniques are growing at a rapid pace. A practical user friendly reference, Green Construction Project Management and Cost Oversight, Second Edition, provides project and cost management tools to ensure cost savings for every phase of the green construction project. This second edition directly targets the needs of construction professionals who are not only interested in green construction practices but also in budget planning and oversight. Expanded to include vital information for green building compliance standards and certification, Green Construction Management and Cost Oversight, Second Edition links project management tools with the cost management methods needed to construct high-performance, innovative green buildings. Based on over 30 years of experience, this reference identifies the common obstacles encountered during green construction projects and offers solutions to overcome those barriers. Provides options to minimize green construction cost and optimize efficient green construction management processesExpanded to include the latest in green building compliance standards and certification tools and techniquesProvides techniques for balancing the short-term cost with the long term gains of green construction INDICE: 1. Defining Green and Sustainability 2. Components of Green Design and Construction3. Green Project Requirements and the Construction Process 4. Building Information Modeling (BIM) 5. Green Construction Cost Monitoring 6. How the Consultant Functions in the Requisition Process7. Choosing Materials and Products8. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)9. Water Efficiency and Sanitary Waste10. Energy and Atmosphere and their Impact11. Project Cost Breakdown12. Economics of Green Design13. Review of Plans and Specifications14. Front-End Analysis15. Liability Issues16. Green Project Commissioning17. Typical Agreements18. Green Business development: The Approach
- ISBN: 978-0-12-815567-7
- Editorial: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 1102
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2019
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés