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Book Synopsis The Construction Company in and out of Recession by : Jacqueline Cannon
Download or read book The Construction Company in and out of Recession written by Jacqueline Cannon and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-07-27 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can the construction industry cope with the challenges of the future? Is it fitter and leaner or thinner and weaker? This book presents a challenging analysis of the state of large construction companies. It focuses on the changes in their environment and behaviour from the boom conditions of the late 1980s, the decline in the firms' traditional markets and their attempts to develop others, the disastrous financial experiences of the early 1990s, the changes in strategies and structures and in the management of the firms. It is based on published data and interviews with senior executives of twenty major companies.
Book Synopsis The Management of Construction Firms by : Jacqueline Cannon
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.
Book Synopsis The Organization and Management of Construction by : David Langford
Download or read book The Organization and Management of Construction written by David Langford and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-10-12 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The proceedings of the CIB W65 Symposium on the Organization and Management of Construction conference are presented here and in the companion volumes as state-of-the-art papers documenting research and innovative practice in the field of construction. The volumes cover four broad themes: business management, project management, risk management, IT development and applications. Each volume is organized to provide easy reference so that the practitioner can speedily extract up to date information and knowledge about the global construction industry. Managing the Construction Enterprise (Volume One): Covers the firm and its business environment, markets and marketing, human resource management strategic planning, and quality management. Managing the Construction Project (Volume Two): focuses upon productivity, procurement, international projects and human issues in relation to management performance of construction organisations. Managing Risk (Volume Two): incorporates discussion of risk away from regulation by government and those safety risks inherent in the construction process. Managing Construction Information (Volume Three, published in conjunction with Construct IT Centre of Excellence): incorporates material on information systems and methods, application of IT to the design and construction processes and how IT theory and applications are best transmitted to students and practitioners. The work represents a collation of wide ranging ideas and theory about construction and how research has contributed to the development of the industry on a global application of research to the problems of the construction industry.
Book Synopsis The Modern Construction Firm by : Jacqueline Cannon
Download or read book The Modern Construction Firm written by Jacqueline Cannon and published by Springer. This book was released on 1990-02-06 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A refreshing and useful addition to the folklore of management. All in all this is a worthwhile insight into the management views and structure of some of our leading construction companies.' - J.J. Farrow, Chartered Builder This volume describes and analyses the behaviour of large UK construction firms in the determination and implementation of their strategy. It covers, in addition to the selection of objectives and the methods for their achievement, policies on growth and diversification, finance, marketing and bidding, international operations, management and labour and subcontracting. Throughout the book the relationship is examined between the theory outlined in the companion volume and the actual behaviour of firms. The final chapter concludes with a discussion of the means to bridge the gaps which are found to exist between theory and practice.
Book Synopsis The Organization and Management of Construction by : D. A. Langford
Download or read book The Organization and Management of Construction written by D. A. Langford and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 1996 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The proceedings of the CIB W65 Symposium on the Organization and Management of Construction conference are presented here and in the companion volumes as state-of-the-art papers documenting research and innovative practice in the field of construction. The volumes cover four broad themes: business management, project management, risk management, IT development and applications. Each volume is organized to provide easy reference so that the practitioner can speedily extract up to date information and knowledge about the global construction industry. Managing the Construction Enterprise (Volume One): Covers the firm and its business environment, markets and marketing, human resource management strategic planning, and quality management. Managing the Construction Project (Volume Two): focuses upon productivity, procurement, international projects and human issues in relation to management performance of construction organisations. Managing Risk (Volume Two): incorporates discussion of risk away from regulation by government and those safety risks inherent in the construction process. Managing Construction Information (Volume Three, published in conjunction with Construct IT Centre of Excellence): incorporates material on information systems and methods, application of IT to the design and construction processes and how IT theory and applications are best transmitted to students and practitioners. The work represents a collation of wide ranging ideas and theory about construction and how research has contributed to the development of the industry on a global application of research to the problems of the construction industry.
Book Synopsis To Survive Or Closure in the Recessionary Climate by : Tim Ekwulugo
Download or read book To Survive Or Closure in the Recessionary Climate written by Tim Ekwulugo and published by Authorhouse UK. This book was released on 2011-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The current recession has affected a considerable number of organizations and private individuals, leading to company closures and unemployment. On this note, it is quite obvious that we have to be much better in our respective professions and in the way we manage our organization to stand a good chance of surviving the current downturn. The construction sector appears to have taken a considerable blow in the current recession and is still faced with various cutbacks, which will inevitably lead to further job losses and company closures. In the light of this situation, most organizations are looking for avenues for cutbacks and improved profits, and to achieve this, better staffs are retained at the expense of less efficient staffs, while a considerable number of organizations and companies will face closures. Within the construction sector, the professional staffs from the contractors organization, clients project team, and other related outfits such as real estate development, buy to let development, and small builders all have to operate at near 100% efficiency to stand a good chance of surviving the downturn. This work based on over 25 years of experience in both the construction and professional outfit, have been carefully put together to provide an effective cost control and cost recovery measures which will immensely benefit those involved within the industry. The book has further tried to provide an answer to certain bad practices during the construction period, which tend to be costly and if applied in the current economic climate will inevitably lead to company closures and job losses. The book has further looked at issues such as budgets, cash flows and important checking mechanisms to ensure that most organizations understand how these issues are addressed, and in so doing provides the much needed answers for the banks and financial institutions in the course of their project, which creates an avenue for quicker decision making by financial institutions as regards the funding of the proj
Book Synopsis Management for the Construction Industry by : Stephen D. Lavender
Download or read book Management for the Construction Industry written by Stephen D. Lavender and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-06-03 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Management for the Construction Industry introduces the principles of management and applies them to the construction industry. It covers the level 2 module of the CIOB's Education Framework on management and is officially sanctioned by the CIOB as the recognised text for that module. The text builds on the knowledge of basic disciplines, such as technology, economics and law, and forms the basis for more advanced studies in specialist aspects of management. The main context of the book is the construction industry but emphasis is also given throughout to transferable skills in the study of management. This book is a core text for the CIOB level 2 module on management, as well as BTEC HNC/D building studies and degree courses in building, construction management and surveying.
Book Synopsis The Economics of the Construction Industry by : Gerald Finkel
Download or read book The Economics of the Construction Industry written by Gerald Finkel and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-02-24 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The American construction industry, reponsible for nearly 4% of the nation's Gross Domestic Product, directly employs over five million people and provides millions of additional support jobs in related fields. This book provides an introductory overview of the economic aspects of the industry, including the historical development of building activity from earliest times to modern day market-based construction, including the work of individual artisans to complex construction unions. The book explores current trends in labor force participation; the measurement of industry performance; the determinants of investment; government involvement; competition; wage determination; training; and worker safety.
Book Synopsis Recession in the Construction Industry by : Institute of Housing (Great Britain)
Download or read book Recession in the Construction Industry written by Institute of Housing (Great Britain) and published by . This book was released on 1992* with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Contracting for Business Success by : Andrew W. Cox
Download or read book Contracting for Business Success written by Andrew W. Cox and published by Thomas Telford. This book was released on 1998 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work examines the current use and performance of standard forms of contract and dispute resolution in the UK construction industry. It draws on extensive research into which contractual conditions are most appropriate to adopt in individual circumstances. It concludes with a guide for all clients and construction professionals to the selection of the contracting methods which generate business success. It reviews the main forms of contract currently in use, including: ICE 6th edition; ICE Design & Construct; ICE Minor Works; FIDIC; NEC (2nd edition); GC/Works/I; IChemE (Red & Green Books); and JCT Forms.
Book Synopsis Proceedings of the 24th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate by : Gui Ye
Download or read book Proceedings of the 24th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate written by Gui Ye and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-06-07 with total page 2252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers various current and emerging topics in construction management and real estate. Papers selected in this book cover a wide variety of topics such as new-type urbanization, planning and construction of smart city and eco-city, urban–rural infrastructure development, land use and development, housing market and housing policy, new theory and practice of construction project management, big data application, smart construction and BIM, international construction (i.e., belt and road project), green building, off-site prefabrication, rural rejuvenation and eco-civilization and other topics related to construction management and real estate. These papers provide useful references to both scholars and practitioners. This book is the documentation of “The 24th International Symposium on Advancement of Construction Management and Real Estate,” which was held in Chongqing, China.
Book Synopsis Running a Successful Construction Company by : David U. Gerstel
Download or read book Running a Successful Construction Company written by David U. Gerstel and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to running a construction company that provides tips and information on creating operating procedures, improving worker skills, using computers, keeping the right forms and paperwork up to date, competitive bidding, and other topics.
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Download or read book Golden Gates written by Conor Dougherty and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Time 100 Must-Read Book of 2020 • A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice • California Book Award Silver Medal in Nonfiction • Finalist for The New York Public Library Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism • Named a top 30 must-read Book of 2020 by the New York Post • Named one of the 10 Best Business Books of 2020 by Fortune • Named A Must-Read Book of 2020 by Apartment Therapy • Runner-Up General Nonfiction: San Francisco Book Festival • A Planetizen Top Urban Planning Book of 2020 • Shortlisted for the Goddard Riverside Stephan Russo Book Prize for Social Justice “Tells the story of housing in all its complexity.” —NPR Spacious and affordable homes used to be the hallmark of American prosperity. Today, however, punishing rents and the increasingly prohibitive cost of ownership have turned housing into the foremost symbol of inequality and an economy gone wrong. Nowhere is this more visible than in the San Francisco Bay Area, where fleets of private buses ferry software engineers past the tarp-and-plywood shanties of the homeless. The adage that California is a glimpse of the nation’s future has become a cautionary tale. With propulsive storytelling and ground-level reporting, New York Times journalist Conor Dougherty chronicles America’s housing crisis from its West Coast epicenter, peeling back the decades of history and economic forces that brought us here and taking readers inside the activist movements that have risen in tandem with housing costs.
Book Synopsis The Investor's Guide to Understanding Accounts by : Robert Leach
Download or read book The Investor's Guide to Understanding Accounts written by Robert Leach and published by Harriman House Limited. This book was released on 2004 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many investors ignore company accounts because they think they are too difficult. But, as the great investor Peter Lynch said "Investing without looking at the numbers is like playing bridge without looking at the cards." The mission of this book is to explain to ordinary investors, with no accounting knowledge, what to look for in a set of accounts and how to interpret what you find - so that you have an accurate 'health check' on a company in ten simple steps. Robert Leach considers the entire subject from an investor's point of view, by asking - and then answering - the questions which matter most. He also looks at the techniques which companies sometimes use to flatter their accounts, and shows how accounts for companies in different sectors have to be looked at differently. The 10 Crunch questions: 1. Is the company growing? 2. Are costs under control? 3. Does it make a profit? 4. How much cash does it have? 5. Is its market value supported by assets? 6. Is it using debt wisely? 7. Are there any hidden nasties? 8. Is management good enough? 9. Can I expect a reliable income? 10. Are there any threats to my interests?
Book Synopsis Property Companies and the Construction Industry in Britain by : Hedley Smyth
Download or read book Property Companies and the Construction Industry in Britain written by Hedley Smyth and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1985-09-12 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was the first detailed and systematic account of the property and construction sectors of the British economy. Developing out of a materialist theoretical perspective, Dr Smyth provides an alternative explanation of the different characteristics of the two sectors and rejects traditional notions of the 'backwardness' of the construction sector. The specific historical experience of the Second World War and the rebuilding it necessitated, provides the basis of this analysis and it is argued that the particular divergencies of the construction sector stem from periods of wider economic crisis. Similar periods of crisis have shaped the property sector which, dependent upon the complex relationship between ground rent, the value of the building and building rent, cannot be understood in terms of 'urban rent'. Property companies and the construction industry in Britain challenges both established and radical thinking and its historical account of the development, management and production of the built environment in the years since 1939 addresses some of the central concerns of human geography today.
Book Synopsis Employee Ownership and Employee Involvement at Work by : Daphne Berry
Download or read book Employee Ownership and Employee Involvement at Work written by Daphne Berry and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2018-05-08 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a growing prominence of sophisticated econometric research in the field of New Economics of Participation (NEP), it is of particular value to learn about real-world examples of participatory and labor-managed firms in the advanced market economies through extensive case studies. In this volume, the authors present such case studies.
