Focusing on the intricacies of delay and disruption claims in construction, this practical guide offers a thorough examination of contract law fundamentals, including breaches, and the implications of delays and disruptions on project costs. The third edition emphasizes the presentation and evaluation of claims, making it an essential resource for professionals navigating the complexities of construction contracts and associated financial impacts.
Exploring complex and intelligent analytical and mathematical methods, this book examines how different approaches can be used to optimize program management in the construction industry. It presents an in-depth study of the different program management methods, ranging from simple decision-making techniques and statistics analysis to the more complex linear programming and demonstrates how knowledge-base systems and genetic algorithms can be used to optimize resources and meet time, budget and quality criteria. It addresses topics including decision-making principles, planning and scheduling, mathematical forecasting models, optimization techniques programming and artificial intelligence techniques. Providing a valuable resource for anyone managing multiple projects in the construction industry, this book is intended for civil and construction engineering students, project managers, construction managers and senior engineers.