The latest edition of the gold standard in construction project management references
The newly revised sixth edition of theCode of Practice for Project Management for the Built Environment, prepared by the Chartered Institute of Building, is an up-to-date and comprehensive reference covering the principles and practice of project management in construction and development. This latest edition covers the new technologies, internationalisation, changing legislation, and productivity and profitability challenges faced by contractors which all combine to drive significant change in the industry.
The book demonstrates the application of systematic documentation and quality control to complex construction projects and offers guidance and tools that link key principles to practical project management. It is worldwide in scope and widely recognised as the industry standard on the subject.
With fresh discussions of quality assurance, global codes and standards, time management, joint ventures, contract compliance, supply chain integration, design digitisation, and much more, the Code of Practice for Project Management for the Built Environmentalso includes:
A thorough introduction to project inception, feasibility analysis, strategy, and the pre-construction processComprehensive explorations of the construction stage of projects, as well as testing and commissioning, and project completion, handover, and operationPractical discussions of post-completion reviewA glossary and index of essential terms in construction project management
Perfect for project management professionals in construction contracting and client organisations,Code of Practice for Project Management for the Built Environment will also earn a place in the libraries of undergraduate and postgraduate students of project management and construction-related subjects.
The Chartered Institute of Building is the worlds largest professional body for construction management and leadership. It has a Royal Charter to promote the science and practice of building and construction for the benefit of society. Members across the world work in the development, conservation, and improvement of the built environment.
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Working group for the revision of the Code of Practice
List of Figures and Tables
Chapter 0 Introduction
Purpose
Core concepts
Environmental mandates (including social value and carbon net zero aspirations)
Strategic drivers
Guiding principles
Themes
Structure of the Code of Practice
Application to practice
GUIDANCE NOTES in the Appendix to the Code of Practice
In summary
Chapter 1 Identify: needs and benefits
Purpose
Activities
Decisions
Chapter 2 Assess: options and feasibility
Purpose
Activities
Decisions
Chapter 3 Define: delivery approach and procurement strategy
Purpose
Activities
Decisions
Chapter 4 Design: specifications and functionality
Purpose
Activities
Decisions
Chapter 5 Implement: manufacture and construction
Purpose
Activities
Decisions
Validate: integrate and handover
Purpose
Activities
Decisions
Chapter 7 Operate: use and maintain
Purpose
Activities
Decisions
Chapter 8 Retire: repurpose or demolish
Purpose
Activities
Decisions
Guidance note 1
Funding mechanisms
Guidance note 2
Risk appetite and delegated limits of authority
Guidance note 3
Assurance and the three lines model
Guidance note 4
Design of the project organisation
Guidance note 5
Consenting considerations
Guidance note 6
Stakeholder analysis and mapping
Guidance note 7
Benefit mapping
Guidance note 8
Benefit measurement and realisation
Guidance note 9
Soft landings framework
Guidance Note 10
Information Management using BS EN ISO 19650 series of standards
Guidance note 11
Project Mandate indicative contents
Guidance note 12
Investment appraisal
Guidance note 13
Business case
Guidance note 14
Estimating
Guidance note 15
Materials selection
Guidance note 16
Options analysis and decision-making process
Guidance note 17
Design in early lifecycle
Guidance note 18
Site Selection and Acquisition
Guidance note 19
Site investigations
Guidance note 20
Project Brief indicative contents
Guidance note 21
Delivery Model Assessments
Guidance note 22
Choice of project management approach/method
Guidance note 23
Impact of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) on delivery approach
Guidance note 24
Forms of contract
Guidance note 25
Behavioural procurement
Guidance note 26
Tender procedures
Guidance note 27
Dispute Resolution
Guidance note 28
Project Execution Plan indicative content
Guidance note 29
Scope and quality planning and management
Guidance note 30
Time planning and management
Guidance note 31
Resource planning and management
Guidance note 32
Cost and budget planning and management
Guidance note 33
Risk identification
Guidance note 34
Risk analysis and evaluation
Guidance note 35
Quantitative risk analysis and evaluation
Guidance note 36
Contingency planning and management
Guidance note 37
Progress monitoring, measuring and reporting
Guidance note 38
Risk treatment
Guidance Note 39
Issue resolution and problem solving
Guidance note 40
Health and Safety Plan
Guidance note 41
Preparation for stage gate reviews
Guidance note 42
Change control
Guidance note 43
Stakeholder engagement and communication
Guidance note 44
Overview of the UK Health and Safety at Work etc Act, 1974 (HSWA 1974)
Guidance note 45
Overview of the UK Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015)
Guidance note 46
Overview of the UK Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations, 2002 (DSEAR, 2002)
Guidance note 47
Overview of the UK Housing Acts
Guidance note 48
Overview of the UK Town and Country Planning Act 1990
Guidance note 49
Implications of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, Amended 2011.
Guidance note 50
Overview of the Building Safety Bill (2021) and the UK Fire Safety Act (2021)
Guidance note 51
Design management fundamentals
Guidance note 52
Detailed design
Guidance note 53
Off-site/on-site considerations
Guidance note 54
Operations and maintenance (O&M) manual indicative content
Guidance note 55
Client handover checklist: indicative content
Guidance note 56
Client commissioning checklist building services example
Guidance Note 57
Post occupancy evaluation of buildings
Guidance Note 58
Monitoring obsolescence
Glossary
Past working groups of Code of Practice for Project Management
Index
