Project Construction Management By Max Fajardo Pdf Work Free 46 [upd]

Max B. Fajardo Jr.’s Project Construction Management is a seminal reference in the Philippines that bridges the gap between technical civil engineering and administrative oversight. The guide emphasizes that construction is a unique, one-time operation where time is the controlling factor over all other resources, including money, manpower, and equipment. Core Principles of the Fajardo Approach

4. Cost Control & Budgeting

• Estimate types: conceptual, preliminary, detailed/BOQ; contingency and escalation allowances.
• Cost breakdown structure (CBS) aligned to WBS.
• Earned Value Management basics: Planned Value (PV), Earned Value (EV), Actual Cost (AC), CPI, SPI, forecasting (EAC, ETC).
• Change order management: valuation methods, approval workflow, provisional sums.
• Cashflow forecasting vs. actuals; subcontractor pay applications and lien waivers.

Potential Drawbacks

1. Localization The book relies heavily on Philippine standards (local materials, labor rates, and climate considerations). While the engineering principles are universal, the specific costing data and material sizes (e.g., local lumber dimensions) may need adjustment for use in other countries. Potential Drawbacks 1

• Cost ledger/CBS
• Change order request & pricing worksheet
• Simple EVM dashboard