Project Management, Planning and Control, Fifth Edition: Managing Engineering, Construction and Manufacturing Projects to PMI, APM and BSI Standards 5th Edition

Focuses on project management skills for engineering, manufacturing & construction industries. Ideal for engineering project managers taking a Project Management Professional (PMP) qualification, this book covers all information for both the Project Management Institute (PMI) & the Association of Project Management (APM). Fully aligned with the latest 2006 updates to the syllabi & the latest revision of BS 6079 (British Standards Institute Guide to Project Management in the Construction Industry).* Covers the complete body of knowledge for project management professionals in the engineering, manufacturing & construction sectors* Covers all theory & practice for the newly revised PMP and APM qualification exams* Written by a qualified PMP exam accreditor & accompanied by online Q&A resources for self-testing Editorial Reviews Review "An excellent book... written with wit and clarity, it should be read eagerly by the managing director as well as the engineering trainee." - THE ENGINEER Book Description The complete reference and guide, fully aligned to the latest PMI and APM body of knowledge, and the latest BS 6079 standard, for anyone serious about project management From the Back Cover Fully aligned with the latest 2006 Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) for both the Project Management Institute (PMI) and the Association of Project Management (APM), this book is a vital study aid for any Project Management Professional (PMP) qualification and reference that practising project managers will want to keep to hand.Each of the core project management topics and principles is explained and applied through a careful balance of theory and practical examples. With its real-life case studies of engineering, manufacturing and construction projects, clear summaries and self-test resources, the book is a complete guide for any project manager.The author: Albert Lester was a project manager with Tarmac Construction and Foster Wheeler Power Products, managing large multi-discipline projects. He has been a compiler and examiner for the APMP certificate, lectures on project management and has assessed many project management courses for APM. About the Author Albert Lester is a Chartered Engineer with a lifetime’s experience of project management in engineering design and construction. He has managed large projects for the likes of Tarmac, Sim Chem and Foster Wheeler Power Products and been involved with the Association for Project Management (APM) throughout his career, culminating in his role as an assessor for APM project management exams. He has taught and lectured widely on the topic and is a regular member of panels developing new project management standards and syllabuses.