Strategic Review Of The Construction Industry
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Strategic Review Of The Construction Industry
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997-01-01
Strategic Review Of The Construction Industry written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-01-01 with Construction industry categories.
Strategic Management In Construction
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Author : David Langford
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2008-04-15
Strategic Management In Construction written by David Langford 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 2008-04-15 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book reviews the general theory of strategy, relates it to the particular circumstances of the construction industry, and shows how it can be applied in practice. It brings together ideas from economics, marketing, management, business and politics to develop strategic management for both contractors' firms and the associated professions. Substantial changes have occurred in the industry since the book was first published in 1991. This Second Edition reflects the major developments that have followed the Latham and Egan reports, and includes new chapters on international strategy and marketing, showing how they can contribute to the strategic planning of construction organizations. The book will provide a valuable tool for the strategic development of construction firms. "Ten years separate the editions during which period a significant number of British, (and other), construction firms which had survived generations of proprietors merged, changed beyond recognition or ceased trading. One can not but wonder if publication of a work on strategic planning some twenty year earlier might have saved some of them." Construction Manager "The book presents the essential elements for managing at this higher level and should be a must for any construction professional who aspires to an executive position in industry as well as any student for construction management, project management and organizational management in construction. It comes highly recommended" Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management
Environmental Issues In Construction
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Author : CIRIA Staff
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
Environmental Issues In Construction written by CIRIA Staff and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Building categories.
This book summarises the findings of the study, highlights the gaps in industry knowledge and distils its recommendations into ten action points.
Benchmarking For Construction
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Author : P. S. Jones
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Benchmarking For Construction written by P. S. Jones and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Benchmarking (Management) categories.
This book aims to identify the opportunities for benchmarking within the construction industry and the ways of promoting its use.
Strategic Review Of Construction Skills Training
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language : en
Publisher: Thomas Telford
Release Date : 1998
Strategic Review Of Construction Skills Training written by and has been published by Thomas Telford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Construction industry categories.
- Background - Introduction - Changing skill requirements - The need for systemic skills - Output, employment and training - Skill shortages - Business process changes and new technologies - Skills development - Training provision - Organisation of training - Construction qualifications and skills certification Comparisons of training in Britain, the Netherlands and Germany
Implementing It Business Strategy In The Construction Industry
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Author : Hua, Goh Bee
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2013-06-30
Implementing It Business Strategy In The Construction Industry written by Hua, Goh Bee and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-30 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Technology development has provided fundamental benefits of speed, precision, and convenience to common business strategies; providing not only a means for functional integration, but also an opportunity to enhance competitive capability of a business firm. Implementing IT Business Strategy in the Construction Industry brings together topics on understanding business strategy and competitive advantage, as well as essential benefits of concepts and technologies for improving efficiency of the construction industry. This reference source is directed toward researchers, policy-makers, practitioners, undergraduate, and postgraduate students, in order to gain insights into the complex workings of the traditional construction industry and the concepts and tools used to facilitate a strategically IT enabled industry.
Building A World Class Construction Industry
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Author : Mohammed Fadhil Dulaimi
language : en
Publisher: NUS Press
Release Date : 2001
Building A World Class Construction Industry written by Mohammed Fadhil Dulaimi and has been published by NUS Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Construction industry categories.
The construction industry has developed an image of being the least developed sector of the economy in most countries. The industry is consistently being accused of failing its customers and providing products and services that do not meet expectations. The C21 steering committee has led a national review of the state of the construction industry in Singapore, which was completed, with the publication of the C21 report in October 1999. The report provided an analysis of the state of the industry and a set of recommendations. The committee set a vision for the construction industry for the 21st century to be a world-class builder in the knowledge age. This study builds on the work of the C21 Steering Committee and working groups, and the conclusions of the C21 report. The eight-month study addresses the question of how Singapore's construction industry can change and improve itself. The study starts with a comparison of the C21 report with similar reviews in the UK and Australia. The main fundamental problems and challenges facing the construction industry are not unique but universal. The latest review in the UK, which was one of several in the last 50 years, was different as it was mainly client led. The Australian initiative was part of a national action agenda to improve the different sectors of the industry. This had an impact on the nature of the conclusions and recommendations. The study examined the impact of the C21 report on the construction industry. The study received and analysed survey responses from 200 companies involved in construction including clients, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, specialist contractors, suppliers and manufacturers. The study has established that the level of awareness of the C21 report is not high. Also the respondents provided only moderate support to the potential of the C21 to improve the state of the industry. Therefore, the study strongly recommends a more effective dissemination program to inform the industry of the rationale and philosophies of C21. This program should include discussion forums and feedback on the barriers and enablers for greater improvements. The study has identified 12 key factors that are seen to impede the attempts of the industry to improve its business activities. The industry has, collectively, also identified the main problems to be: client focus on the lowest price at the tendering stage; and the narrow profit margins in construction business activities. However, the different sectors in the industry expressed different views. The study then examined the C21 strategic thrusts and studied the possible enablers and motivators that would help the industry to achieve improvements under nine several categories. The study also explored the differing views in the different groupings. Upon closer examination of the results of the study, one theme that underpins many of the potential solutions is that sustained improvement in a market driven economy can only be recognized by creating the market forces that would demand these improvements. Therefore, the study recommends that an effective way to improve construction business is to adopt a market driven agenda for improvement aimed at delivering changes and improvements that are focused on providing better value products and services to the customer. A key to the achievement of this aim is for the clients of the construction industry led by the biggest among them, to adopt practices that would facilitate this change and empower the industry to realize its potential.
Human Resource Management In Construction Projects
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Author : Martin Loosemore
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2003
Human Resource Management In Construction Projects written by Martin Loosemore and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Construction industry categories.
Although construction is one of the most labour-intensive industries, people management issues are given inadequate attention. Furthermore, the focus of attention with regards to HR has been on the strategic aspects of HRM function - yet most problems and operational issues arise on projects. To help redress these problems, this book takes a broad view of HRM, examining the strategic and operational aspects of managing people within the construction sector. The book is aimed at project managers and students of project management who, until now, have been handed the responsibility for human resource management without adequate knowledge or training. The issues addressed in this book are internationally relevant, and are of fundamental concern to both students and practitioners involved in the management of construction projects. The text draws on the authors' experience of working with a range of large construction companies in improving their HRM operational activities at both strategic and operational levels, and is well illustrated with case studies of projects and organizations.
Managing Construction Industry Development
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Author : George Ofori
language : en
Publisher: NUS Press
Release Date : 1993
Managing Construction Industry Development written by George Ofori and has been published by NUS Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Business & Economics categories.
This study looks at how the construction industry of developing countries can be improved, with special attention to the role and importance of a central agency in administering the industry's continuous development.The book first reviews the nature and problems facing the construction industry in developing countries and the recommendations commonly made, which in turn show the need for action of a different nature. Part 2 then focuses on the Singapore experience over a 25-year period as it attempted to develop its industry without a central agency for construction development, later set up as the CIBD of Singapore, while Part 3 considers the circumstances behind the Board's formation and assesses its work. Lessons from Singapore's experience especially relating to the setting up and work of a central agency, and factors contributing to the success of such an agency, are discussed in the final part.
Project Quality Management
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Author : Sui Pheng Low
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business
Release Date : 2014-04-29
Project Quality Management written by Sui Pheng Low and has been published by Springer Science & Business this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-29 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The book presents the development of the Construction Quality Assessment System (CONQUAS), Singapore’s de facto quality performance measurement system, explains the application of the Quality Management System (QMS) to manage CONQUAS and identifies 33 critical success factors (CSFs) for achieving high CONQUAS scores. Through CONQUAS, the reader benefits from understanding how the Singapore government developed and implemented the first objective system for measuring what many building professionals have perceived to be elusive quality standards in the construction industry. The book presents both the theoretical concepts as well as the practical aspects to achieving strategic Project Quality Management that is anchored on the CSFs to building best practices. To realistically reflect the practical aspects and challenging issues faced by stakeholders in the construction industry, questionnaire surveys were conducted with building professionals to distinguish the importance level and extent of adoption of the 33 CSFs (identified from a comprehensive review of the extant literature) in influencing and affecting the achievement of high CONQUAS scores. These were further anchored by in-depth interviews with quality experts in the Singapore construction industry to provide a better understanding of issues relating to strategic Project Quality Management. Collectively, the empirical findings collated from the building professionals suggest that while the CSFs identified are known tenets of quality, these were still not being followed in their totality. A further case study was conducted through a formal set of in-depth interviews with the quality assurance team of a construction company who has direct involvement before, during and after their tremendous improvements in the CONQUAS scores attained. The strength of this book therefore represents a true account and reflections of real-life practices and experiences in the construction industry for contractors, quality managers and policy-makers to learn from. Although the context of this book relates to the Singapore experience, the lessons and recommendations are equally relevant and applicable to the global construction industry in both the developing and developed countries whose stakeholders (in both the public and private sectors) wish to understand how CONQUAS works, and how the CSFs identified can likewise be implemented for strategic Project Quality Management to building best practices. The book is therefore of interests to researchers, academia and practitioners in the construction industry as well as in other sectors of the economy (in Singapore and other countries) where learning points may be used for enhancing project quality management for buildings.