This book describes the principles and techniques in Project Management as applied to Engineering & Construction Contracts (ECC), conforming with relevant international standards (PMI - IPMA - ISO 21500), and pursuing a fully company-wide, process-based, multi-project approach.

Uniquely, the book combines Project Management fundamentals with international contracting practices, which shape the planning, design and construction of large and complex works (such as plants, machinery, infrastructures and buildings) worldwide. The rigorous academic approach is mixed with the managerial contributions of Danieli, one of the world's top three suppliers of plants and equipment to the metals industry.

The book has been updated to reflect the PMBOK 6th edition (September 2017), presents best practices in PM from around the globe, and addresses new trends in PM such as Agile, SCRUM, etc. Lastly, a dedicated section covers the professional use of the reference software Microsoft Project .

Stefano Tonchia, Ph.D., is Full Professor of Innovation & Project Management at the University of Udine, Italy. Formerly he was the Dean of the Project Management School of Alenia Aeronautica, the Italian Aeronautics Company. He has written several articles in international journals, and published several international books (including 'Process Management for the Extended Enterprise' in 2004 and 'Performance Measurement' in 2008, both published by Springer). He works jointly with major international institutions and leading companies.

This book describes the principles and techniques in Project Management as applied to Engineering & Construction Contracts (ECC), conforming with relevant international standards (PMI - IPMA - ISO 21500), and pursuing a fully company-wide, process-based, multi-project approach.

Uniquely, the book combines Project Management fundamentals with international contracting practices, which shape the planning, design and construction of large and complex works (such as plants, machinery, infrastructures and buildings) worldwide. The rigorous academic approach is mixed with the managerial contributions of Danieli, one of the world's top three suppliers of plants and equipment to the metals industry. The book has been updated to reflect the PMBOK 6th edition (September 2017), presents best practices in PM from around the globe, and addresses new trends in PM such as Agile, SCRUM, etc. Lastly, a dedicated section covers the professional use of the reference softwareMicrosoft Project.

Autorentext
Stefano Tonchia, Ph.D., is Full Professor of Innovation & Project Management at the University of Udine, Italy. Formerly he was the Dean of the Project Management School of Alenia Aeronautica, the Italian Aeronautics Company. He has written several articles in international journals, and published several international books (including "Process Management for the Extended Enterprise" in 2004 and "Performance Measurement" in 2008, both published by Springer). He works jointly with major international institutions and leading companies.

Zusammenfassung
For a continuously growing company that has to be ready and aware of market trends to implement its products and adapt them to the needs of increasingly demanding customers, it is no longer enough to have and pursue excellent technical and technological departments, quality products, to have at its disposal an effective and efficient sales network with qualified aggressive personnel and to invest in research. Today, fulfilling contract goals while keeping the customer satisfied and staying within the company's budgetary requirements requires more and more ef- cient project management. As it has been ascertained that design success depends on the ability of knowing how to correctly and effectively monitor all management activities, a successful, efficient collaboration has been set up with the University of Udine and Prof. Tonchia in order to support research based on the best practice applicable to complex corporations. Describing management's experience in this book shows the validity of the University/Corporation combination because it allows universities to get closer to industry, and the type of management used at Danieli & C. can be conveyed outside its specific field.

Inhalt
Project Management: Fundamentals and Perspectives.- Engineering and Construction Projects.- Project Scope and Structuring.- Managing Project's Variables.- From Single to Multi-Project Management.- International Contracting.