Megaproject Management: Lessons on Risk and Project Management from the Big Dig

Description: Megaproject Management by Virginia A. Greiman Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Written by the former Deputy Counsel and Risk Manager for the Big Dig from 1996 to 2005, Virginia Greiman, this book describes the numerous risks faced by the project manager and the lessons learned that have never before been written about despite the huge volume of news articles and reports that have been published on the Big Dig. Publisher Description Project management lessons learned on the Big Dig, Americas biggest megaproject, by a core member responsible for its daily operations In Megaproject Management, a central member of the Big Dig team reveals the numerous risks, challenges, and accomplishments of the most complex urban infrastructure project in the history of the United States. Drawing on personal experience and interviews with project engineers, executive oversight commission officials, and core managers, the author, a former deputy counsel and risk manager for the Big Dig, develops new insights as she describes the realities of day-to-day management of the project from a project managers perspective. The book incorporates both theory and practice and is therefore highly recommended to policymakers, academics, and project management practitioners. Focusing on lessons learned, this insightful coursebook presents the Big Dig as a massive case study in the management of risk, cost, and schedule, particularly the interrelation of technical, legal, political, and social factors. It provides an analysis of the difficulties in managing megaprojects during each phase and over the life span of the project, while delivering useful lessons on why projects go wrong and what can be done to prevent project failure. It also offers new ideas to enhance project management performance and innovation in our global society. This unique guide: Defines megaproject characteristics and frameworksReviews the Big Digs history, stakeholders, and governanceExamines the projects management scope, scheduling, and cost management—including project delays and cost overrunsAnalyzes the Big Digs risk management and quality managementReveals how to build a sustainable project through integration and change introduction Author Biography VIRGINIA A. GREIMAN is Professor of Megaproject Management and Inter- national Development and Project Finance at Boston University. She is the former deputy counsel and risk manager for the Big Dig (from 1996 to 2005), and served as a core manager on the twelve-member project executive team responsible for the daily operations of the project. She had an opportunity to participate firsthand in addressing the projects challenges and fulfilling its goals during its peak years of construction. Details ISBN 1118115473 ISBN-13 9781118115473 Title Megaproject Management Author Virginia A. Greiman Format Hardcover Year 2013 Pages 496 Edition 1st Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc GE_Item_ID:137292645; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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ISBN-13: 9781118115473

Book Title: Megaproject Management

Number of Pages: 496 Pages

Language: English

Publication Name: Megaproject Management : Lessons on Risk and Project Management from the Big Dig

Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

Item Height: 1.2 in

Subject: Project Management, Public Affairs & Administration, Decision-Making & Problem Solving, Civil / General

Publication Year: 2013

Type: Textbook

Item Weight: 28 Oz

Item Length: 9.1 in

Subject Area: Political Science, Technology & Engineering, Business & Economics

Author: Virginia A. Greiman

Item Width: 6.3 in

Format: Hardcover