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Corporate Strategy in Construction

Author : Steven McCabe
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9781444318760
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (187 download)

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Book Synopsis Corporate Strategy in Construction by : Steven McCabe

Download or read book Corporate Strategy in Construction written by Steven McCabe and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-01-19 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book draws together the main elements of strategic management theory and considers their relevance to contemporary practice in construction. It helps students understand what corporate strategy involves and how it is possible to develop a proactive approach to the management of key organisational resources that are essential to attain objectives. Understanding of the importance of strategic management has developed rapidly in the past decade. Recent economic events have shown that all organisations must continually reassess their approach to achieving intended objectives, especially improvement in customer focus. The construction industry is no different. Construction employers require graduates who are competent in understanding the basis of strategic management, the range of techniques that will enable the organisation to identify opportunities and threats and respond to rapid change. This book provides an overview of the context in which construction projects are carried out, and the potential methods that exist to conduct strategic analysis and decision-making. By analysing case studies, Corporate Strategy in Construction: Understanding today's theory & practice demonstrates how vital lessons can be learnt from other industries by benchmarking practices and developing alternative ways of delivering value to clients. A key message of the book is that construction organisations can, with a better appreciation of strategic management, increase their potential to innovate and create sustainable competitive advantage.

Strategic Management Applied to International Construction

Author : Rodney Howes
Publisher : Thomas Telford
ISBN 13 : 9780727732118
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book Strategic Management Applied to International Construction written by Rodney Howes and published by Thomas Telford. This book was released on 2003-02 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written to provide coverage of the knowledge required to address strategic issues relating to the business of construction on a global scale. This book provides knowledge by a series of case studies of leading consultants, and contractors and suppliers of products to highlight practice by organizations in America, Japan and Europe.

Strategic Management in Construction

Author : David Langford
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470680040
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book Strategic Management in Construction written by David Langford and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Implementing IT Business Strategy in the Construction Industry

Author : Hua, Goh Bee
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 146664186X
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Download or read book Implementing IT Business Strategy in the Construction Industry written by Hua, Goh Bee and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2013-06-30 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Responsible Corporate Strategy in Construction and Engineering

Author : Martin Loosemore
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 9780415459099
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (59 download)

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Book Synopsis Responsible Corporate Strategy in Construction and Engineering by : Martin Loosemore

Download or read book Responsible Corporate Strategy in Construction and Engineering written by Martin Loosemore and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideas, concepts, theories and debates in the previously separate areas of corporate performance, corporate social responsibility, corporate strategy, and corporate governance are integrated for the first time in this book, promoting a more liberal and wider debate about CSR. Case studies of some of the world's leading firms provide rich qualitative data to support the arguments and are an excellent source of learning and teaching material to the subject of CSR for students.

Strategic Excellence in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industries

Author : Gerhard Plenert
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1351045490
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (51 download)

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Book Synopsis Strategic Excellence in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industries by : Gerhard Plenert

Download or read book Strategic Excellence in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industries written by Gerhard Plenert and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2018-03-15 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strategic Excellence in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Industries is a process of applied strategic thinking designed to develop a strategy empowered with the agility to adapt to changing circumstances and to drive a high performing culture of ideal behaviors. It is infused with the insight and the thought leadership of the Shingo Model and the scientific thinking of Lean Six Sigma. The book goes beyond the classic approach to strategic planning by driving effective execution of the strategy through the embedment of collective ownership and organization-wide alignment into the entire process. Significant advances in strategic planning and management have been developed over decades of learning and practice. Many of those advances, however, have been developed in the manufacturing industry and have not been translated into terms easily applicable to the A/E/C (Architectural / Engineering / Construction) industry. This book incorporates current best practices from cutting edge organizations around the globe and presents those in a way that they can easily be applied to A/E/C organizations through an efficient and effective process.

Managing the Profitable Construction Business

Author : Thomas C. Schleifer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118837134
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (188 download)

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Download or read book Managing the Profitable Construction Business written by Thomas C. Schleifer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-02-21 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take control of your construction contracting business and manage it through the natural highs and lows of the construction market. Learn from a team of construction business veterans led by Thomas C. Schleifer, who is commonly referred to as a construction business "turnaround" expert due to the number of construction companies he has rescued from financial distress. His financial acumen, combined with his practical, hands-on experience, has made him a sought-after private consultant. His experience and no-nonsense philosophy have truly given him a unique perspective. Important topics covered include: Understanding the primary areas of construction business failure in the next decade Minimizing business risk with real-world examples Developing a positive and competent management attitude and strategy Discover how to maneuver through this complicated and risky industry by using the authors' research and proven success strategies to sustain and grow your business.

The Management of Construction Firms

Author : Jacqueline Cannon
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1349136263
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (491 download)

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Download or read book The Management of Construction Firms written by Jacqueline Cannon and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-07-27 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A comprehensive selection of those aspects of management theory which could have some relevance to main contracting.' - Mark Callender, Building Employers' Confederation, The Business Economist This book is the first to bring together those aspects of modern theories of economics and management which are of particular relevance to the strategic behaviour of major contracting firms and it does so in a way which is easily understood by the non-specialist reader. It analyses the different behaviour of contracting firms which is due to the special characteristics of the construction industry.

Corporate and Innovation Strategy in Construction

Author : Martin Sexton
Publisher : Spon Press
ISBN 13 : 9780415473897
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (738 download)

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Book Synopsis Corporate and Innovation Strategy in Construction by : Martin Sexton

Download or read book Corporate and Innovation Strategy in Construction written by Martin Sexton and published by Spon Press. This book was released on 2012-01-11 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Corporate strategies and innovation strategies can be viewed separately but their inter-relations and interdependence provide a good reason for approaching them jointly as key themes in the development of a successful, sustainable and responsible business. This is true in the construction industry. Indeed the need to develop corporate and innovation competency in construction professionals as part of their acquisition of strategic management knowledge and skills, and so to satisfy society and clientsâ€™ needs, is increasingly being appreciated and prioritised. Few textbooks provide students with the required frameworks, concepts and practical examples to develop their corporate and innovation strategic understanding and thinking. Existing books tend to concentrate on one or the other, and to generally focus on different levels of analysis such as at the policy level or in international business. This new textbook offers new theoretical and practical insights and models grounded in descriptive case studies and action research, focused on corporate and innovation strategy across a number of different construction firm types. It provides essential reading for a wide range of built environment undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes, and is an invaluable resource for academic researchers. It should also be of interest to senior managers who want guidance and real world examples for designing and implementing more successful corporate and innovation strategies in their construction firms.

Corporate Strategy in the Age of Responsibility

Author : Peter McManners
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317159314
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (171 download)

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Download or read book Corporate Strategy in the Age of Responsibility written by Peter McManners and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-05-13 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the era of ever expanding markets and ample resources ends, governments and business will have to behave differently. The world is facing weak economic growth, limits to affordable resources and increasing concerns about environmental consequences. During the boom times, governments championed de-regulation and business responded by adopting an anything-goes attitude. In these straitened times, strategic analysis has to engage with the challenges that society faces to create resilient corporations fit for the 21st century. In Corporate Strategy in the Age of Responsibility, Peter McManners, who has for nine years run strategy workshops on the Henley MBA focusing on the global business environment, sets about providing a strategic framework for navigating the new economic environment. Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) now exist, but they struggle to find the strategic rationale for the improvements they champion. The author argues that their good intentions often lack traction, partly because others in management don’t get it, but also because they are not ambitious enough. The book is not about preaching semi-charitable behaviour or how to enhance the reputation of the corporation instead it is about surviving and thriving in a challenging and changing environment. A corporate audience familiar with strategy books will relate to this book, but will find it steers them towards radically new strategic thinking suitable for a turbulent period of transition.

Organization Design for International Construction Business

Author : Lu Chang Peh
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642351646
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (423 download)

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Download or read book Organization Design for International Construction Business written by Lu Chang Peh and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-01-04 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book explains how Gravitational Distance and the System of Cities influence transnational construction-related firms when they venture overseas. The study presented in the book internalizes the characteristics of home and foreign cities, and of transnational firms, to develop situational business strategies and organization designs in terms of Strategy, Structure, Systems, Leadership Style, Firm’s Skills, Staff’s characteristics, Shared Values and Supply Chain. The book presents the findings of surveys and interviews with managers and professionals in eight different Asian cities stretching from Singapore to China. The findings are then used to develop business solutions in the form of a Decision Support System (DSS) for transnational construction firms, helping them to adopt an appropriate organization design strategy when they venture into overseas markets. Issues relating to globalization, competitiveness, risk management, communications, networks, government interference, business strategies, organization structures and systems in the context of international construction business are discussed together with corresponding recommendations for implementation. Although construction-related firms were used as the basis for the field studies, the lessons learned are equally applicable for organizations in other industries.

Real Estate in Corporate Strategy

Author : Marion Weatherhead
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1349140244
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (491 download)

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Download or read book Real Estate in Corporate Strategy written by Marion Weatherhead and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 1997-11-11 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces business managers and real estate managers to the changing role of real estate in corporate business. The aim is point up the importance of real estate, not in isolation but as an integral part of corporate strategy. The book shows how new technologies are affecting the ways that businesses look upon their real estate needs and make provision for them. Specific features, such as tenures and the problems of obsolescence are addressed. Practical help is provided to assist managers in developing, presenting and implementing corporate strategy incorporating real estate. There are seven case studies that illustrate contemporary practice.

Advances in Construction ICT and e-Business

Author : Srinath Perera
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317427874
Total Pages : 478 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (174 download)

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Download or read book Advances in Construction ICT and e-Business written by Srinath Perera and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-05-08 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This internationally conducted study of the latest construction industry practices addresses a broad range of Information and Communication Technology applications. Drawing on research conducted in the US and UK, this book presents the state of the art of various ebusiness processes, and examines BIM, virtual environments and mobile technologies. Innovation is a theme that runs throughout this book, so in addition to the direct impact of these new technical achievements, it also considers the management styles that helped them to emerge. Examples from industry are illustrated with case studies and presented alongside research from some of the best known academics in this field. This book is essential reading for all advanced students and researchers interested in how ICT is changing construction management and the construction industry.

Chinese Management

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Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1845441354
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (454 download)

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Download or read book Chinese Management written by and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Knowledge Management in Construction

Author : Chimay J. Anumba
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470759526
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book Knowledge Management in Construction written by Chimay J. Anumba and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A key problem facing the construction industry is that all work is done by transient project teams, and in the past there has been no structured approach to learning from projects once they are completed. Now, though, the industry is adapting concepts of knowledge management to improve the situation. This book brings together 13 contributors from research and industry to show how managing construction knowledge can bring real benefits to organisations and projects. It covers a wide range of issues, from basic definitions and fundamental concepts, to the role of information technology, and engendering a knowledge sharing culture. Practical examples from construction and other industry sectors are used throughout to illustrate the various dimensions of knowledge management. The challenges of implementing knowledge management are outlined and the ensuing benefits highlighted.

Construction Management in Practice

Author : Richard F. Fellows
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1444314300
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (443 download)

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Download or read book Construction Management in Practice written by Richard F. Fellows and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-05-06 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While most construction management books are project based, this book looks at management principles and techniques applied to the day-to-day problems facing a business in the construction industry. It covers: Business strategy Industrial relations Health and safety Managing people Financial management Quantitative methods The text includes end of chapter review questions and a range of illustrative examples. Since the book was first written in 1982 much has changed. The Second Edition has been thoroughly revised and takes account of the increased globalisation of construction, the move from public to private sector work, the drive for productivity, changing procurement methods, new emphasis on life cycle costing and much more. It will provide a valuable text for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in construction management, surveying and civil engineering as well as offering useful insights for practitioners undertaking CPD activities.

Competitive Advantage

Author : Michael E. Porter
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1416595848
Total Pages : 592 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (165 download)

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Download or read book Competitive Advantage written by Michael E. Porter and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-06-30 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now beyond its eleventh printing and translated into twelve languages, Michael Porter’s The Competitive Advantage of Nations has changed completely our conception of how prosperity is created and sustained in the modern global economy. Porter’s groundbreaking study of international competitiveness has shaped national policy in countries around the world. It has also transformed thinking and action in states, cities, companies, and even entire regions such as Central America. Based on research in ten leading trading nations, The Competitive Advantage of Nations offers the first theory of competitiveness based on the causes of the productivity with which companies compete. Porter shows how traditional comparative advantages such as natural resources and pools of labor have been superseded as sources of prosperity, and how broad macroeconomic accounts of competitiveness are insufficient. The book introduces Porter’s “diamond,” a whole new way to understand the competitive position of a nation (or other locations) in global competition that is now an integral part of international business thinking. Porter's concept of “clusters,” or groups of interconnected firms, suppliers, related industries, and institutions that arise in particular locations, has become a new way for companies and governments to think about economies, assess the competitive advantage of locations, and set public policy. Even before publication of the book, Porter’s theory had guided national reassessments in New Zealand and elsewhere. His ideas and personal involvement have shaped strategy in countries as diverse as the Netherlands, Portugal, Taiwan, Costa Rica, and India, and regions such as Massachusetts, California, and the Basque country. Hundreds of cluster initiatives have flourished throughout the world. In an era of intensifying global competition, this pathbreaking book on the new wealth of nations has become the standard by which all future work must be measured.