Construction Administration: An Owner's Resource for Managing Commercial Projects Paperback – July 24, 2022

Construction Administration is a practical guide that addresses key issues the building owner will face through the construction process. From evaluating the contractor’s finances and preventing staff changes to correcting meeting minutes and limiting overbilling, this book puts the owner in a much stronger position as they manage the project.Originally published under the title The Owner’s Representative, Construction Administration offers an even broader coverage, with nine additional chapters. These important questions are considered:How can we tell if the contractor’s management capacity is what’s limiting forward progress? It may not simply be a lack of workers.Why is one building design more economical than another, and also much easier for the contractor to build?Will complex systems and new materials help or hinder the project? Asking the right questions will help decide if these early choices will benefit the project. For the occasional project that begins to falter, what can we learn from how other owners respond to this situation?Authored by Tim Fenton, this book is supported by thirty-five years of direct industry experience with commercial projects. Tim knows the business from the side of the owner, the contractor, and an institutional investor. His project involvement has been in multiple states, has included a diverse mix of building types and uses, and covers projects with values in the tens of millions and beyond.This expanded edition offers a wealth of information that will benefit anyone on the ownership team, whether they work directly for the owner, represent ownership as the architect, or are involved as an owner’s consultant. Read more