Publications and proceedings

Below is a sample of ICE publications relating to management issues in civil engineering.

Planning major  projects

This new, practical guide to developing resilient infrastructure, offers insight and guidance for planners looking to deliver major projects on time, within budget and in line with operational goals.  It looks at developing the approach to major projects, the planner's role and the planning task.

Roger J. Allport.
Publication date: 24th September 2010.

Asset management

Successful asset management demands an enterprise-wide, cross-functional approach.  This book reflects on the origins, development and achievements of asset management and equips readers with tools and frameworks to create effective asset management strategies and cultures within their own organisations.

Chris Lloyd.
Publication date: February 2010.  
Art and practice of managing projects

This handbook is structured in six parts, each containing a real-life case study.  It takes a systems approach to project management, going through the key stages from initial idea to final completion.  It includes a range of practices and techniques to increase effectiveness, deliver results and achieve value for money.

Albert Hamilton.
Publication date: April 2010.  
Client best practice guide

The definitive guide on the many ways clients can positively influence the success of their projects - both during the planning, development and implementation stages, as well as during operation and final decommissioning.  Content includes essential stages of a project; developing a delivery strategy; establishing the client team; procuring the supply team; caring for people and the environment; keeping on track; taking responsibility for the end result.

ICE Best Practice Panel.
Publication date: October 2009.  
Management, Procurement and Law Proceedings

This regular ICE peer-reviewed journal publishes papers on all aspects of the management, procurement and legal aspsects of running construction projects.  Topics include the procurement strategies, managing the planning and design processes, managing the construction phase, information technology, knowledge management, development, training and the introduction of new practices and procedures.

Further publications

Further publications relating to management issues can be found in the ICE Virual Library (many of which are freely available) or Thomas Telford Bookshop.