Construction category: 2089 books

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...

In an increasingly demanding construction industry where time is of the essence, the need to plan accurately and concisely is becoming more important. Twenty years ago, large companies pioneered the use of computer software that helped planners and project managers schedule construction projects in...

Quality management is essential for facilitating the competitiveness of modern day commercial organisations. Excellence in quality management is a requisite for construction organisations who seek to remain competitive and successful. The challenges presented by competitive construction markets and...

This book provides an understanding of Business Continuity Management (BCM) implementation for local/international construction operations, with a primary focus on Indonesian construction firms as an illustrative example. It reviews the whole spectrum of work relating to organizational culture (OC)...

Construction Case Law Summaries is a review of current construction case law that have been decided in court. The author, Michael T. Callahan, has been a practicing construction consultant for 26 years, focusing on construction claims and litigation.

Construction Case Law Summaries is a review of current construction case law that have been decided in court. The author, Michael T. Callahan has been a practicing construction consultant for the 26 years, focusing on construction claims and litigation

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Fully updated coverage of construction planning techniques and equipment technology Construction...

Introduction Identifying and Buying a Piece of Land Where to Get the Money Getting Government Approval Supervising the Construction or Hiring a Construction Company Subletting/Selling a Property – How to Go About It How to Save Money and Maximize Profits duringConstruction Mistakes that Most...

This book provides readers an understanding of the implementation of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) for international construction operations. In an extended case study, it primarily focuses on Chinese construction firms (CCFs) based in Singapore. In this regard, the book explains the differences...

Economic growth and socio-economic development are particuliarly important for developing countries, and the construction industry plays a central role in driving both of these. Traditionally the issues faced have been assumed to be merely offshoots of those encountered in industrialised nations...

Construction contractors must regularly wade through complicated contractual and technical issues. Claims and disputes can ruin a project or prevent it from even getting started. While many studies concentrate on case law imported from different jurisdictions, CONTRACTUAL DIMENSIONS IN CONSTRUCTION...

Construction Case Law Summaries is a review of current construction case law that have been decided in court. The author, Michael T. Callahan has been a practicing construction consultant for 26 years, focusing on construction claims and litigation.

Construction professionals have a range of demanding responsibilities; towards clients, their companies, and to abide by government regulations. It is understandable that busy practitioners could forget their ethical responsibilities in the face of these pressures, but maintaining a rigorous...

Safety of RMAA works is an almost uncharted topic of rising importance internationally. Small construction contractors are particularly dependant on RMAA work, especially during times of recession, and they undertake more risks on these jobs than large companies do. This book is based on unique international...