Construction Management JumpStart: The Best First Step Toward a Career in Construction Management

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Barbara J. Jackson (University of Denver)

Construction Management JumpStart

The Best First Step Toward a Career in Construction Management

Barbara J. Jackson (University of Denver)

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John Wiley & Sons Inc
09 October 2025

Construction & heavy industry; Building construction & materials

New edition of a bestselling introduction to construction management, offering a walkthrough of each stage of the construction management process

Written from the constructor’s perspective, Construction Management JumpStart is the definitive introduction to the field, providing authoritative coverage of all construction management fundamentals and how the latest trends in project delivery methods, technology, and emerging new career opportunities are impacting the construction management profession.

Readers will find step-by-step instructions on how to administer contracts, manage job site operations, plan and schedule projects, monitor project performance, manage project quality and safety, assess project risks, and perform other duties essential to the manager’s role. Key foundational information on residential, commercial, heavy civil, industrial, and environmental industry sectors, project players, and professional affiliations is also included.

This revised and updated Fourth Edition reflects the field’s current environment and best practices. Two new chapters include insightful discussion on the scope of the industry and business fundamentals for construction entrepreneurs. Several new sections review capital projects, real estate development, preconstruction services, and design-phase management. Review questions at the end of each chapter help reinforce learning, and an instructor companion website offers PowerPoint slides and quizzes by chapter.

Construction Management JumpStart covers topics including:

Construction contracts, with information on documentation, drawings, project manuals, and contract types including lump-sum, cost-plus-fee, and guaranteed-maximum-price Pre-construction services, including feasibility studies, constructability reviews, conceptual estimating, value engineering, and life-cycle cost analysis Project cost estimation, covering project size and complexity, site location, time of construction, quality of work, market conditions, and different types of estimates Construction operations, including quality control, noise, dust, and mud control, environment protections, and cleanup and trash removal

The Fourth Edition of Construction Management JumpStart is an ideal textbook for all undergraduate courses teaching construction management. The text is also highly valuable for career changers seeking to transition into the construction industry and professionals in the field seeking to fill gaps in their knowledge base and stay up-to-date on industry developments.

By: Barbara J. Jackson (University of Denver)
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Edition: 4th edition
ISBN: 9781394240593
ISBN 10: 1394240597
Pages: 528
Publication Date: 09 October 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

About the Author xv Acknowledgments xvii Introduction xix About the Companion Website xxv Chapter 1 The Construction Industry 1 Chapter 2 What Is Construction Management? 39 Chapter 3 How We Get the Work 71 Chapter 4 The Construction Contract 95 Chapter 5 The Project Development Process 119 Chapter 6 Managing the Project Team 145 Chapter 7 Performing Preconstruction Services 171 Chapter 8 Estimating Project Costs 193 Chapter 9 Contract Administration 227 Chapter 10 Construction Operations and Jobsite Management 255 Chapter 11 Project Planning and Scheduling 291 Chapter 12 Monitoring Project Performance 313 Chapter 13 Managing Quality and Safety 337 Chapter 14 Managing Project Risks 363 Chapter 15 BIM and Beyond 385 Chapter 16 Sustainability and the Built Environment 403 Chapter 17 The Business of Construction 423 Appendix A Common Acronyms Used in Construction 453 Appendix B Answers to Review Questions 455 Glossary 479 Index 491

Barbara Jackson, PhD, FDBIA, is a seasoned professional, educator, and leader in the construction industry. She founded and was CEO of Design-Build Services Inc. for 12 years before transitioning to academia. She first spent 15 years at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA developing design-build education and directing the California Center for Construction Education, and then served another 9 years at the Burns School of Real Estate and Construction Management at the University of Denver. In 2022, Jackson transitioned from academia and currently dedicates her efforts toward transforming leadership and culture in the AEC industry through her company Barbara Jackson LLC, offering educational programs, consulting services, leadership development, and various tailored services to construction companies across the US.