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Construction Productivity In The Multilayer Subcontracting System
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Author : Low Sui Pheng
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-08-30
Construction Productivity In The Multilayer Subcontracting System written by Low Sui Pheng and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-30 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book focuses on current subcontracting practices in the construction industry and their effects on Singapore’s construction productivity. It offers readers a better understanding of how the fragmentation of large and small firms in Singapore impacts construction productivity when operating under the commonly adopted multilayer subcontracting system (MLSS), which extends globally to the construction industries in other countries that have adopted the MLSS. The book also assesses the effectiveness of subcontracting practices in helping local contractors improve their construction productivity (and thereby improve the industry’s overall productivity). In closing, it provides recommendations on how the problems associated with the MLSS can best be addressed, and how its benefits can be capitalized on through organizational learning.
Construction Planning And Management
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Author : P S Gahlot
language : en
Publisher: New Age International
Release Date : 2007
Construction Planning And Management written by P S Gahlot and has been published by New Age International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Construction contracts categories.
In A Single Volume, This Book Presents A Comprehensive Account Of The Subject Matter For Construction Planning And Management. Each Chapter Is Preceded By Instructional Objectives In Order To Promote Well-Defined Study. References To Related Indian Standard Codes Of Practice Are Included. Numerous Questions And Solved Examples Along With Various Illustrations, Graphs And Tables Facilitate Clarity In Understanding The Subject An Immensely Useful Work For Students Of Civil Engineering In Polytechnics And Engineering Colleges.
Understanding It In Construction
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Author : Ming Sun
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2004-08-02
Understanding It In Construction written by Ming Sun and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-08-02 with Technology & Engineering categories.
In recent years, Information Technology (IT) has been transforming business practice in many sectors resulting in efficiency gains and improved services for the client. The construction industry lags behind other manufacturing and service industries in adopting the new technology. To promote the wider use of IT in construction, it is essential to equip practitioners and graduates of construction related disciplines with knowledge of existing construction IT applications. This book provides an overview of a broad range of IT applications currently available for all stages throughout the life cycle of a building project, from essential office and information management through to computer-aided design (CAD), cost estimating, project planning and scheduling, and facilities management and building maintenance. It is an invaluable and handy reference for construction professionals and clients, as well as being a clear and comprehensive text for students studying construction, building or architectural courses.
Construction Project Management
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Author : Peter Fewings
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-03-21
Construction Project Management written by Peter Fewings and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-21 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Construction Project Management: An Integrated Approach is a management approach to leading projects and the effective choice and use of project management tools and techniques. It seeks to push the boundaries of project management to take on board future needs and user issues. Integration of the construction project, meaning closer relations between the project team, the supply chain and the client, is long overdue; however, despite some signs of growth in this area, the industry nonetheless remains fragmented in its approach. The role of the project manager is to integrate diverse interests and unify objectives to achieve a common goal. This has now broadened to include a responsibility, on the parts of both client and team, to ensure that construction addresses current and future societal needs. From an economic perspective, a great deal of waste is connected with conflict, thus a holistic approach that increases the efficiency and effectiveness of the task at hand will inject energy into project management. This third edition now takes on board the impact of technology in building information modelling and other digitised technologies such as artificial intelligence. Together, they open up avenues for more direct and incisive action to test creative design, manufacture directly and communicate spontaneously and intuitively. In time, such technologies will change the role of project managers but will never take away their responsibility to be passionate about construction and to integrate the team. A new chapter has been added that considers future societal needs. This edition is also reordered to make the project life cycle and process chapters clearer. This book combines best practice in construction with the theories underpinning project management and presents a wealth of practical case studies – many new. It focuses on all construction disciplines that may manage projects. The book is of unique value to students in the later years of undergraduate courses and those on specialist postgraduate courses in project management and also for practitioners in all disciplines and clients who have experienced the frustration caused by the fragmentation of construction projects.
Modern Construction
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Author : Lincoln H. Forbes
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2010-10-13
Modern Construction written by Lincoln H. Forbes and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-10-13 with Technology & Engineering categories.
During the past several decades, the manufacturing and service industries significantly increased their levels of productivity, quality, and profitability through the application of process improvement techniques and information technology. Unfortunately, the construction industry lags far behind in the application of performance improvement and optimization techniques, as well as its overall competitiveness. Written by Lincoln H. Forbes and Syed M. Ahmed, both highly regarded for leadership and innovation, Modern Construction: Lean Project Delivery and Integrated Practices offers cutting-edge lean tools and other productive strategies for the management of people and processes in the construction industry. Drs. Forbes and Ahmed focus mainly on lean construction methodologies, such as The Last Planner(R) System, The Lean Project Delivery System (TM), and Integrated Project Delivery(TM). The tools and strategies offered draw on the success of the world-renowned Toyota Production System (TPS) adapted to the construction environment by construction professionals and researchers involved in developing and advocating lean construction methods. The book also discusses why true lean construction can best occur when all the construction stakeholders, owners, designers, constructors, and material suppliers are committed to the concept of optimizing the flow of activities holistically while de-emphasizing their self-interest. The authors also reintroduce process improvement approaches such as TQM and Six Sigma as a foundation for the adoption of lean methodologies, and demonstrate how these methods can improve projects in a so-called traditional environment. The book integrates these methods with emerging interest in "green construction" and the use of information technology and Building Information Modeling (BIM), while recognizing the human element in relation to motivation, safety, and environmental stresses. Written specifically for professionals in an industry that desperately needs to play catch up, the book delineates cutting-edge approaches with the benefit of successful cases and explains how their deployment can improve construction performance and competitiveness.
Construction The Third Way
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Author : John Bennett
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-11-05
Construction The Third Way written by John Bennett and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-05 with Architecture categories.
This book describes current best practice in managing construction. It is based on case studies of leading practice responding to demands from customers that construction match the value and quality that international competition is forcing on their own businesses. The case studies show that major customers now partner with construction firms to find more efficient ways of working. The resulting best practice adds to these cooperative approaches a drive for efficiency and innovation based on benchmarks of world class performance that empower teams to set themselves competitive targets. So the new approach balances cooperation and competition. This is why Professor John Bennett's book is called ''Construction: The Third Way.'' The third way in modern politics balances the extremes of cooperation and competition in the interests of the whole community. At its best it encourages sustainable economic growth within a fair society. These aims are echoed in leading practice where teams able to balance cooperation and competition deliver better value for their customers and yet earn sustainably higher profits for construction. The new approach requires managers to rethink construction using ideas from fundamental science that see human organizations as self-organizing networks of relationships. This throws new light on the strengths and weaknesses of both competition and cooperation, and provides the basis for a new paradigm to guide key construction decisions. The book describes this background and provides advice about organization structures that are responsive to changing markets and technologies, and construction processes that enable the industry to earch fair profits by providing customers with the levels of value and quality they now demand.
Construction Communication
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Author : Stephen Emmitt
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2009-02-12
Construction Communication written by Stephen Emmitt and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-02-12 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Communicating the design intent, from initial briefing through the design stage and on to the actual construction is vital to the success of any building project. This book looks at communication across physical, organisational and cultural barriers with a view to improving the design and construction process. The authors investigate communication issues across physical, organisational and cultural barriers and present clear guidance and practical advice.
Construction Safety Economics And Informatics Perspectives
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Author : Rita Yi Man Li
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-11-30
Construction Safety Economics And Informatics Perspectives written by Rita Yi Man Li and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-30 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book covers the economics of construction safety, such as the asymmetric information of different construction practitioners in Hong Kong, studies feminism in Australia’s traditionally male-dominated construction industry, and researches an efficient Small-Scale Contractors’ construction health and safety performance management in Zambia. It also constructs the risk rating matrix and assesses occupational hazards identification and risk Assessment in Kaligandaki’s Construction Project. Besides, it throws light on construction safety informatics, such as scaffolds safety via rule-based safety checking and BIM. It compares safety awareness in academic databases in construction, manufacturing, traffic, and health and food industries. It studies construction, real estate hazard, and urban renewal hazard articles indexed on the Web of Science. It conducts a systematic literature review on safety culture. Lastly, it reviewed refurbishment and demolition work in Hong Kong’s legal databases.
Smith Currie Hancock S Common Sense Construction Law
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Author : John M. Mastin
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2019-10-01
Smith Currie Hancock S Common Sense Construction Law written by John M. Mastin and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-01 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The #1 construction law guide for construction professionals Updated and expanded to reflect the most recent changes in construction law, this practical guide teaches readersthe difficult theories, principles, and established rules that regulate the construction business. It addresses the practical steps required to avoid and mitigate risks—whether the project is performed domestically or internationally, or whether it uses a traditional design-bid-build delivery system or one of the many alternative project delivery systems. Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law: A Practical Guide for the Construction Professional provides a comprehensive introduction to the important legal topics and questions affecting the construction industry today. This latest edition features: all-new coverage of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD); extended information on the civil False Claims Act; and fully updated references to current AIA, ConsensusDocs, DBIA, and EJDC contract documents. Chapters coverthe legal context of construction; interpreting a contract; public-private partnerships (P3); design-build and EPC; and international construction contracts. Other topics include: management techniques to limit risks and avoid disputes; proving costs and damages, including for changes and claims for delay and disruption; construction insurance, including general liability, builders risk, professional liability, OCIP, CCIP, and OPPI; bankruptcy; federal government construction contracting; and more. Fully updated with comprehensive coverage of the significant legal topics and questions that affect the construction industry Discusses new project delivery methods including Public-Private Partnerships (P3) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Presents new coverage of digital tools and processes including Electronically Stored Information (ESI) Provides extended and updated coverage of the civil False Claims Act as it relates to government construction contracting Filled with checklists, sample forms, and summary “Points to Remember” for each chapter, Smith, Currie & Hancock's Common Sense Construction Law: A Practical Guide for the Construction Professional, Sixth Edition is the perfect resource for construction firm managers, contractors, subcontractors, architects and engineers. It will also greatly benefit students in construction management, civil engineering, and architecture.
Construction Project Management 101
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Author : P.D. Mason
language : en
Publisher: SugarDog Publishing
Release Date : 2023-10-25
Construction Project Management 101 written by P.D. Mason and has been published by SugarDog Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-25 with Business & Economics categories.
Dive into the dynamic world of construction project management with the 2024 Student Edition of "Construction Project Management 101: For Beginners & New Graduates." The essential guide to navigating the intricacies of this highly lucrative and fast-paced field is finally here! Unlock the secrets of success as a new construction project manager, gaining insights into the daily duties that shape the industry. Authored by vocational career expert and 26-year construction veteran P.D. Mason, in collaboration with the Construction Education Alliance, this edition is tailored to enhance the futures of the next generation of construction project managers. What sets this book apart? It's not just a manual; it's your job site companion. From understanding the expectations placed on construction project managers to gaining insider perspectives on various construction management sectors, this book is your ticket to a successful career launch. Safety is paramount, and we guide you through navigating OSHA standards. We explain the intricacies of the Critical Path Method (CPM), resource leveling, and time/cost relationships. You'll gain invaluable information about master project budgeting and cost control strategies and insights into construction contracts and risk management. Learn about distinct differences of means and methods in construction as we explore three different projects, offering a practical understanding of the field. Look into the technological future of the construction industry, equipping you with the knowledge needed in today's digital landscape. We've also compiled over 250 of the most common construction terms and definitions to enhance your knowledge! It's more than a book; it's a comprehensive toolkit for success. This 2024 Student Edition readies you to enter the construction field with a working knowledge of best practices in construction. Let "Construction Project Management 101" be your guidebook to success in the fast-paced construction project management world. Grab this book today and build a foundation for a rewarding, fast-paced construction project management career!