The fifth edition of the CIOB’s Code of Practice for Project Management for Construction and Development has already been reprinted following strong sales since it was published in September 2014, and publisher Wiley-Blackwell predicts a further reprint by the end of the year.
The fifth edition has been updated and restructured to reflect the challenges that the industry faces today, fully covering the principles of strategic planning, detailed programming and monitoring, resource allocation and effective risk management. It also integrates BIM at each stage of the project life.
In addition, the impact of trends and developments such as the internationalisation of construction projects and the drive for sustainability are discussed in context.
The entire document has been overhauled to make it more contemporary, while maintaining the integrity and rationale of the role of a project manager and project management in context of the construction industry.
Chris Blythe, CIOB chief executive, said: “This updated and thoroughly overhauled edition has proved to be an invaluable all-round reference made for clients, contractors, other construction professionals and students of the profession.
“The Code of Practice will retain its position as the primary source of guidance on the principles and practice of construction project management irrespective of the size, nature or complexity of the project.”
The new version was written by a working group of practising project managers representing the CIOB and other institutions, including the RICS, ICE, APM and RIBA.
David Woolven MCIOB, chair of the CIOB working group, said: “This publication is a result of many hours of debate, discussion and re-drafting and a lot of effort has gone into the information contained within this edition.
“The result, I believe, has been a truly impressive and highly authoritative guide to the current practice of construction project management, for those who are either involved or likely to be involved in managing projects, irrespective of their previous experience and knowledge in built environment.
“As a comprehensive publication of the current practice of construction project management, this is a highly valued and easy-to-use source of reference.”
Publisher Paul Sayer said: “It’s one of our most successful books aimed at the construction professional and even before the latest update it had received glowing press reviews.”
The Code of Practice for Project Management for Construction and Development Fifth Edition is available from the publisher. The ebook version can be purchased from e-tailers such as Amazon, Foyles and Apple iBooks.
The CIOB has arranged a 15% discount for all members from www.wiley.com or the publisher’s customer services hotline (+44 (0)1243 843291). Members should use the code “MCIOB” or quote it when ordering via customer services.
Meet the president
Members are invited to the CIOB Presidential Dinner, to be held on 22 July at King’s College, Cambridge. The event will celebrate the inauguration of the new CIOB president, Chris Chivers FCIOB.
The dinner will form the final, closing event
at the CIOB Members Forum in Cambridge, which is hosted by CIOB East of England branch and will run from 19 to 22 July.
The dinner will be attended by the CIOB officers, the board of trustees, members’ forum delegates, CIOB members and other supporters of the CIOB.
The evening will commence with a pre-dinner drinks reception on the lawns of King’s College, before dinner in the hall.
This will include speeches, plus the president’s inaugural speech.
To book your ticket, or to reserve an entire table, please call +44 (0)1344 630851 or email [email protected]. For more information call Sarah Morris on +44 (0) 1344 630710 or email [email protected].
