Publisher's Synopsis
The face of construction has changed substantially in recent years and will continue to do so as clients' demands and requirements become more sophisticated and the industry is faced with the challenge of improving the service it provides. Enhanced management will be a crucial element in meeting these challenges; and effective training and development is a prerequisite to create the vision, abilities and skills to match future demands. Completely updated, this is the second edition of an essential management tool which will enable readers to assess and develop their management skills. Management development needs differ from person to person depending on their particular circumstances and aspirations. This straightforward set of guidelines allows the user to evaluate their level of competence and determine their management development needs. The book identifies twelve key roles that represent the fundamentals of modern construction management, each with a number of elements which reflect the actual responsibilities in which expertise is needed. Model competencies for these elements have been produced which are representative across all areas of the industry.;Together the key roles and the model competencies provide a diagnostic tool for self-assessment and comparison. Management development in the construction industry will be indispensable reading for all managers in the construction industry.
