Modern Construction Management

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Synopsis

While the construction process still requires traditional skills, the dynamic nature of construction demands of its managers improved understanding of modern business, production and contractual practices.  This well established, core undergraduate textbook reflects current best practice in the management of construction projects, with particular emphasis given to supply chains and networks, value and risk management, BIM, ICT, project arrangements, corporate social responsibility, training, health and welfare and environmental sustainability. The overall themes for the Eighth Edition Modern Construction Management are: Drivers for efficiency: lean construction underpinning production management and off-site production methods. Sustainability: reflecting the transition to a low carbon economy. Corporate Social Responsibility: embracing health & safety and employment issues. Modern contractual systems driving effective procurement Building Information Modelling directed towards the improvement of collaboration in construction management systems

Book details

Edition:
8
Author:
Frank Harris, Ronald McCaffer, Andrew Baldwin, Francis Edum-Fotwe
ISBN:
9781119488385
Related ISBNs:
9781119488347
Publisher:
Wiley
Pages:
608
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2020-11-27
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2021
Copyright by:
Wiley 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Technology