Construction Management for Practising Engineers
Transform Your Construction Management Skills with Decades of Real-World Expertise
What Makes This Book Different
Real-World Focus
Unlike traditional textbooks that remain theoretical, this book confronts actual field challenges including weather delays, material shortages, design changes, and unforeseen complications.
Experience-Driven Content
Every chapter is rooted in authentic project situations and professional insights gathered over years of active practice.
Human-Centered Approach
Emphasizes that successful construction management depends not just on systems and contracts, but on leadership, teamwork, negotiation, and adaptability.
Practical Application
Provides immediately applicable knowledge that can be directly implemented on construction sites.
Project Control
Understand how planning, scheduling, and cost control interact with unforeseen challenges.
Field-Ready Skills
Develop the ability to think on your feet and ensure smooth project delivery under pressure.
Endorsements From Respected Leaders
"I have known Prakash as a valued friend for well over 55 years. Both as a student and as a practitioner, he has always brought excellence to his field. He added tremendous value to Infosys in our infrastructure projects as an external consultant for large project management. I had the privilege of observing his expertise, values, focus, professionalism, excellence, and commitment in the management of large and complex construction projects at Infosys.
In writing this book, Prakash has adopted the engaging format of storytelling, using case studies, field examples, and engineering sketches to communicate with readers. The book, written by a practising professional, is intrinsically appealing and makes the theory of construction project management easy to comprehend.
I strongly recommend this book as essential reading for both students of civil engineering and practising construction engineers."
“Mr. A N Prakash book is a valuable guide for engineers, sharing decades of project management wisdom to help deliver projects with quality, on time, and within budget—an essential resource for future professionals.”
"I have known Prakash as a valued friend for well over 55 years. Both as a student and as a practitioner, he has always brought excellence to his field. He added tremendous value to Infosys in our infrastructure projects as an external consultant for large project management. I had the privilege of observing his expertise, values, focus, professionalism, excellence, and commitment in the management of large and complex construction projects at Infosys.
In writing this book, Prakash has adopted the engaging format of storytelling, using case studies, field examples, and engineering sketches to communicate with readers. The book, written by a practising professional, is intrinsically appealing and makes the theory of construction project management easy to comprehend.
I strongly recommend this book as essential reading for both students of civil engineering and practising construction engineers."
Book Release Event on Engineers’ Day. 15 sep 2025
Book Receiving by - Jeetu Virwani, Chairman Embassy
Book Receiving by - Arunjot Singh Bhalla
In the Spotlight
Key Benefits
Master Real-World Challenges
Learn how to handle weather delays, material shortages, design changes, and other common construction obstacles.
Develop Leadership Skills
Understand the human side of construction management and how to lead teams effectively.
Improve Project Delivery
Apply proven strategies to deliver projects with quality, on time, and within budget.
Bridge Theory and Practice
Connect academic knowledge with field reality through engaging case studies and examples.
Enhance Problem-Solving
Develop the adaptability and foresight needed to respond to unexpected project challenges.
Who Should Read This Book
Practicing Engineers
Sharpen your management and execution skills with proven strategies from the field.
Project Managers
Gain practical guidance for handling daily challenges and unexpected hurdles with confidence.
Engineering Students & Young Graduates
Enrich your classroom learning with real-world insights that prepare you for professional success.
Academicians
Use as a reference point to bring practical applications into teaching and curriculum development.
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Meet the Author: A. N. Prakash
A seasoned construction professional with decades of experience managing large and complex infrastructure projects. Prakash has served as an external consultant for major corporations including Infosys, bringing excellence and innovation to significant construction ventures across India.
His expertise spans project planning, scheduling, cost control, and team management, making him uniquely qualified to share the practical wisdom that defines successful construction management.