Barry Fryer was formerly Professor of Construction Management at Leeds Metropolitan University.Charles Egbu is Professor of Construction and Project Management, Glasgow Caledonian University.Robert Ellis is a National Teaching Fellow at Leeds Metropolitan University.Christopher Gorse is a Senior Lecturer in Construction and Project Management at Leeds Metropolitan University.

It provides a perfect introduction to the various theories and does a good job in relating them to construction management activities... Although I am familiar with theories it contains, the manner in which they are presented makes this a fascinating and thought-provoking read, far superior to similar books I have studied.Building Engineer Feb 2005

• The development of management thinking; Managers and their jobs; Organisation; Leadership; Communication; Conflict and conflict management; Individuals, group behaviour and teamwork; Motivation and human performance; Conflict; Problem-solving and decision-making; Managing change; Value and risk management; Managing innovation in construction; Managing supply chains and construction networks; Human Resources Management; Recruitment and staff development; Health and safety; Industrial relations; Managing quality and environmental impact