Construction Project Monitoring and Evaluation

<p>This book will provide readers with an in-depth theoretical awareness and practical guidance on the implementation of an effective monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system to ensure construction projects meet approved quality cost time and social sustainability objectives.</p><p>The authors discuss the drivers challenges determinants and benefits of effective M&E implementation together with the theories and models underpinning construction project M&E practices. Further a comparative overview of M&E practices in developed and developing countries is presented to elucidate the best practices. The book first conceptualizes M&E as a five-factor model comprising stakeholder involvement budgetary allocation and logistics technical capacity and training leadership and communication. It then presents an M&E case study on the Ghanaian construction industry before expanding on the idea of M&E systems as an effective tool for project performance and in optimizing a project’s contribution to society and the environment.</p><p>The book further provides guidance on M&E practice for construction project managers investors professionals researchers and other stakeholders and is therefore of interest to those in architecture construction engineering planning project management and development studies.</p>