It’s often said that the construction professional has to be a “jack of all trades, and master of all.” This text covers a wide range of subjects, reflecting the breadth of knowledge needed to understand the dynamics of this large and complex industry. This edition includes updated chapters on planning and scheduling, a new chapter addressing linear scheduling methods, material regarding the historical background of construction as a profession, and includes an Instructor Resource of solutions to the end-of-chapter review exercises.

This text has become a standard course text at many universities. The first four editions have enjoyed wide success as an introductory treatment of the subjects which are critical to success in the construction industry. This fifth edition preserves the features that have been most appreciated by its users throughout the years, and adds suggestions provided by instructors and students through formal surveys and informal feedback to the authors.

About the Author

DANIEL W. HALPIN is Professor Emeritus and former head of the Division of Construction Engineering and Management at Purdue University. The author of more than ten books, he is a member of the National Academy of Construction, a recipient of ASCE's Peurifoy Construction Research Award and the Carroll H. Dunn Award of Excellence from the Construction Industry Institute (CII).

BOLIVAR A. SENIOR is an Associate Professor in the Department of Construction Management at Colorado State University. He has extensive professional experience in the management of construction projects. Dr. Senior has published many articles relating to construction financing as well as time planning and control. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Dominican College of Professional Engineers, Architects and Surveyors.

GUNNAR LUCKO is Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering and Director of the Construction Engineering and Management Program in the Department of Civil Engineering at The Catholic University of America. He holds a German Diploma in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Hamburg University of Technology and an M.S. and Ph.D. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). His research interests include mathematical representation, simulation, and analysis of schedule networks, construction equipment operations and economics, optimization methods, constructability analysis, and engineering education. He has studied statistical equipment valuation models and has participated in research for the Construction Industry Institute, and is currently working on research funded by the National Science Foundation.

--This text refers to the paperback edition.