This book offers construction managers and students a readable account of management ideas and practices, concentrating particularly on the human side of construction management. It pulls together what has been learned both from management practice and research, and summarises the main themes and trends.

The text has been substantially revised to reflect the latest management thinking and to include new sections on communication, conflict management and managing innovation.

Barry Fryer was formerly Professor of Construction Management at Leeds Metropolitan University.

Charles Egbu is Professor of Construction and Project Management, Glasgow Caledonian University.

Robert Ellis is a National Teaching Fellow at Leeds Metropolitan University.

Christopher Gorse is a Senior Lecturer in Construction and Project Management at Leeds Metropolitan University.