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A Strategic Approach to the UK Construction Industry

Author : Stephen Gruneberg
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 135161178X
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (516 download)

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Download or read book A Strategic Approach to the UK Construction Industry written by Stephen Gruneberg and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-12-07 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The construction industry is a microcosm of the economy as a whole, and as such the economics of the sector contains many of the aspects of the economy in general, albeit with fascinating and unique features. What are the implications of economic theory for the future of UK construction? How does the industry ensure innovation, quality and efficiency? What priorities might best serve the construction industry, those working in it and their customers? In seeking answers to these and other questions, the UK government has commissioned a number of reports on the construction industry including the Latham and Egan reports and more recently Construction 2025. These have invariably proposed time and cost targets for the construction industry. In this new book, Stephen Gruneberg stands in stark contrast to those reports and presents the relevant theoretical aspects of construction economics to account for the behaviour of construction firms and suggest a strategy for future growth and sustainability. He discusses the theory and data relating to the output of firms in relation to the type of firm, the market and how these firms behave as a result. The purpose of this book is to advocate the measures needed to create the kind of industry that must be fostered to ensure the quality of its output, sustainability and the fair terms and conditions of employment for its workforce. Gruneberg’s new book is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand the economic forces that determine industry outcomes and who has a stake in the success of the UK construction sector.

The Construction Industry in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Author : Clinton Aigbavboa
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3030265285
Total Pages : 617 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book The Construction Industry in the Fourth Industrial Revolution written by Clinton Aigbavboa and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-08-09 with total page 617 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gathers papers from the 11th Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) Postgraduate Research Conference, held on 28–30 July 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The conference provided an essential forum for reviewing and generating knowledge on Construction 4.0 and, consequently, highlighted processes and practices that allow us to deliver and operate built environment assets more effectively and efficiently by focusing on physical-to-digital and digital-to-physical transformation. The event addressed three broad themes: Industrial production (prefabrication, 3-D printing and assembly, offsite and advanced manufacturing); Cyber-physical systems (actuators, sensors, IoT, robots and cobots for repetitive and dangerous tasks, and drones for mapping, progress monitoring, safety and quality inspections, lifting, moving and positioning); and Technologies (digital ecosystems, digital platforms, BIM, video and laser scanning, AI and cloud computing, big data and data analytics, reality capture, blockchain, simulation, virtual and augmented reality, data standards and interoperability, and vertical and horizontal integration). Given its scope, the book will be of interest to all construction industry and architectural professionals who want to learn about cutting-edge technologies applied to construction

Construction Economics

Author : Danny Myers
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0415527783
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (155 download)

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Download or read book Construction Economics written by Danny Myers and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Students across a wide range of disciplines, ranging from construction management and construction engineering through to architecture, property and surveying should find this an invaluable textbook.

The Organization and Management of Construction

Author : D. A. Langford
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 9780419222309
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (223 download)

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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.

Contractual Procedures in the Construction Industry

Author : Allan Ashworth
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1315529033
Total Pages : 588 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (155 download)

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Download or read book Contractual Procedures in the Construction Industry written by Allan Ashworth and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contractual Procedures in the Construction Industry 7th edition aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the subject, and reinforces the changes that are taking place within the construction industry. The book looks at contract law within the context of construction contracts, it examines the different procurement routes that have evolved over time and the particular aspects relating to design and construction, lean methods of construction and the advantages and disadvantages of PFI/PPP and its variants. It covers the development of partnering, supply chain management, design and build and the way that the clients and professions have adapted to change in the procurement of buildings and engineering projects. This book is an indispensable companion for students taking undergraduate courses in Building and Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management and Project Management. It is also suitable for students on HND/C courses in Building and Construction Management as well as foundation degree courses in Building and Construction Management. Key features of the new edition include: A revised chapter covering the concept of value for money in line with the greater emphasis on added value throughout the industry today. A new chapter covering developments in information technology applications (building information modelling, blockchains, data analytics, smart contracts and others) and construction procurement. Deeper coverage of the strategies that need to be considered in respect of contract selection. Improved discussion of sustainability and the increasing importance of resilience in the built environment. Concise descriptions of some the more important construction case laws.

The Organization and Management of Construction

Author : David Langford
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135813906
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (358 download)

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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.

Corporate Social Responsibility in the Construction Industry

Author : Michael Murray
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134232993
Total Pages : 423 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (342 download)

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Download or read book Corporate Social Responsibility in the Construction Industry written by Michael Murray and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The construction process, right through from planning and design to use and demolition, has a major impact on society. Traditionally, concern has been focused on its environmental impact and the quest for sustainability, but this has now extended into the wider remit of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Essentially, this means that businesses must act (voluntarily) in a socially ethical manner by developing a policy that encompasses the core principles enshrined by CSR. A unique presentation on a topic of emerging importance, Corporate Social Responsibility in the Construction Industry is essential reading for all built environment undergraduate and post-graduate courses, as well as CEOs and senior managers within construction businesses who may be about to embark on developing a CSR strategy.

Construction Quality and the Economy

Author : Low Sui Pheng
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811358478
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (113 download)

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Download or read book Construction Quality and the Economy written by Low Sui Pheng and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-01-08 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the relationship between construction quality and the state of the Singapore national economy, and describes how construction quality is affected as contracting firms strategically manage issues relating to profitability and survivability during economic boom and bust cycles. Adopting a three-pronged approach to explain the key issues, the book first explains the effect of the state of the Singapore national economy (boom or bust) on the construction quality delivered by contracting firms. Secondly, it explains how contracting firms respond to the performance of the national economy through their dynamic bidding strategies, leading to significant quality trade-offs in some instances, especially when there is imprecise market information. Thirdly, it recommends various strategic measures that key stakeholders and government policy-makers can take to circumvent the quality trade-off in the construction industry when faced with dynamic fluctuations in the performance of the national economy. Although the book focuses on Singapore, it appeals to a global audience since countries worldwide (and their respective building-related stakeholders) face the same issues in terms of the time–cost–quality trade-off decision-making process involving the entire supply chain.

Developing the Competitive Advantage of Indigenous Construction Firms

Author : Matthew Kwaw Somiah
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000399605
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Developing the Competitive Advantage of Indigenous Construction Firms written by Matthew Kwaw Somiah and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-07-21 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes a pragmatic approach to develop the competitive advantage of indigenous construction firms in the Global South, using Ghana as a case study. It provides readers with two major practical insights. The first focuses on the theoretical underpinning of firms’ competitive advantage and develops a competitive advantage model for indigenous construction firms. This competitive advantage conceptual framework aids in explaining the main and sub-attributes underpinning the competitive advantage of indigenous construction firms as well as providing the basis for assessing a firm’s competitiveness. Secondly, it highlights and addresses theoretical gaps in existing competitive advantage studies deemed essential for indigenous construction firms. Finally, a detailed two-stage Delphi study in the Ghanaian construction industry is presented as a case study. The book is therefore of interest to researchers in construction management, strategic management, civil engineering, business administration, marketing, entrepreneurial and economic studies. It is an essential manual for owners and managers of construction businesses. It is also useful for government departments and non-governmental agencies seeking innovative ways to develop the capacity of indigenous firms and/or contractors to make them more responsive to competitive bidding scenarios, delivery of projects, and satisfying the needs of the industry’s stakeholders.

Competitive Strategies for Service Organisations

Author : Neil Botten
Publisher : Purdue University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781557531964
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Competitive Strategies for Service Organisations written by Neil Botten and published by Purdue University Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After fifteen fearsome years on the page, Horrible Histories are coming to the small screen with all the nasty bits intact. Twelve classic Horrible Histories are being reissued with a tie-in covr. In Savage Stone Age readers discover: What Stone Age people used instead of toilet paper and why a hole in the skull is good for headaches

Construction Business Development

Author : Christopher Preece
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136414959
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (364 download)

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Download or read book Construction Business Development written by Christopher Preece and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-03-30 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teaching the construction industry to turn clients into loyal customers.

Innovation, Strategy and Risk in Construction

Author : Martin Loosemore
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136673555
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (366 download)

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Download or read book Innovation, Strategy and Risk in Construction written by Martin Loosemore and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-04 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1. Serendipity and innovation -- 2. The innovation process -- 3. Innovation in construction -- 4. The history and future of innovation in the construction industry -- 5. Strategy and innovation -- 6. Organizing for innovation -- 7. Managing the risks of innovation -- 8. Conclusion : we need a reality-check.

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

Author : PRASAD, KESHO
Publisher : PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 8120351282
Total Pages : 582 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT written by PRASAD, KESHO and published by PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2015-08-31 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of the book is richer in contents with updated concepts on strategic management. The entire text is restructured and fine-tuned to meet the needs of the students pursuing MCom/MBA/PGDBA and identical courses. The book, now divided into four parts, is focused on providing the readers broad perspectives on formulation of strategy, its processes, implementation as well as evaluation so as to assess its effectiveness. The book brings into fore the learning that a strategy is good if it passes the test of feasibility, acceptability and suitability. Now, the text incorporates 44 live cases of successful, reputable organizations, which have excelled as a result of application of strategic planning/strategic thinking in formulation and implementation of their strategies. Besides, references have been made of the practices in 65 successful global companies while discussing the concepts and practices. NEW TO THE SECOND EDITION Beginning with an overview of strategic management, the text analyzes important topics such as • Environmental macro- and micro-factors of the organization, which underline success of an enterprise • What develops sustainable competitive advantage in organizations • Eight implementation techniques which are helpful in successful implementation of strategies • Evaluation of strategy and GE-McKinsey matrix on measurement of organizational success • Role and traits of strategic leadership for successful implementation of strategy in face of uncertain, turbulent and complex global market • Learning from the case study on Mobil company

Profitable Partnering in Construction Procurement

Author : Stephen Ogunlana
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135804605
Total Pages : 478 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (358 download)

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Download or read book Profitable Partnering in Construction Procurement written by Stephen Ogunlana and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of papers was presented at the CIB W92 Conference Harmony and Profit in Construction Procurement in Chiang Mai, Thailand (Jan 1999), by leading experts in construction contract procurement from 22 countries.

Understanding Strategic Management

Author : Anthony Henry
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0199288305
Total Pages : 469 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (992 download)

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Download or read book Understanding Strategic Management written by Anthony Henry and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2008 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This succinct textbook takes students through the key stages of strategic management: analysis, formulation, and implementation, with an emphasis on providing students with the essential tools of analysis.

Marketing Plans for Services

Author : Malcolm McDonald
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470979410
Total Pages : 513 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (79 download)

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Download or read book Marketing Plans for Services written by Malcolm McDonald and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-07-20 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marketing Plans for Services, Third Edition is written in a pragmatic, action-orientated style and each chapter has examples of marketing planning in practice. The authors highlight key misunderstandings about marketing and the nature of services and relationship marketing. The marketer is taken step-by-step through the key phases of the marketing planning process and alerted to the barriers that can prevent a service organization being successful in introducing marketing planning. Practical frameworks and techniques are suggested for undertaking the marketing planning process and implementing the principles covered. The world renowned authors also tackle key organizational aspects relating to marketing planning which can have a profound impact on its ultimate effectiveness. These include: marketing intelligence systems; market research; organization development stages; marketing orientation. Marketing Plans for Services is for marketers in the service sector and students of marketing. “Marketing Plans for Services is clearly the premier text in the field. From an explanation of ‘why’ services are driving all marketing activities to ‘measuring the results’, and all things in between, this new and updated text explains why and how ‘services’ are the key elements for most all 21st century organizations. Follow the masters of service marketing to marketplace success.” Professor Don Schultz, Northwestern University “McDonald, Frow and Payne have worked extensively with a wide range of service businesses across the globe in successfully realising their growth opportunities. This experience shows in this practical text which contains all one needs to know in developing and implementing successful marketing plans for service organizations. This book represents a tested roadmap for planning services marketing success and combines an excellent balance of key concepts, frameworks and tools with practical advice. Their proven step-by-step marketing planning system for services and the examples of marketing plans make this a ‘must have’ book that should be on the desk of any forward-thinking services marketer.” Mark Veyret, Global Business Development Leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers “Marketing planning is crucial today where increased competition, complexity and the internet forces you to redefine your marketing strategy and focus more clearly on what is required to achieve improved results. If not, you will not succeed in meeting these challenges. McDonald, Frow and Payne are internationally recognized authorities in marketing planning and services marketing. Based on their extensive experience across in helping organizations from a wide range of service sectors, this book gives you the practical ‘how to’ skills to successfully implement strategic marketing plans.” Bob Barker, Vice President of Corporate Marketing and Digital Engagement, Alterian

Building Collaborative Trust in Construction Procurement Strategies

Author : Jason Challender
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119492297
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (194 download)

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Download or read book Building Collaborative Trust in Construction Procurement Strategies written by Jason Challender and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-03-11 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a practical framework and toolkit for improved construction project outcomes based on trust and collaboration This book explores the concept of trust as a tool in improved construction procurement strategies, and provides important insight into the influence of trust on the success of construction projects and redevelopment programs. It is a practical guide that offers readers a solid outline and expert strategies for improving project outcomes through collaboration—ultimately proving that teamwork can really make the dream work. Building Collaborative Trust in Construction Procurement Strategies: A Practical Guide incorporates a toolkit, complete with flowcharts, to introduce certain trust building interventions within projects. It shows how initiatives and factors that influence collaborative trust can be easily implemented and embedded in construction management for improved practice. It also covers potential challenges, risks, problems, and barriers when it comes to trust. In addition, the book looks at the influences for collaborative trust in the construction industry as well as implications in practice for it in construction. It finishes by looking at the future of collaborative trust in construction procurement. Teaches the importance and influence of trust on collaborative working and partnerships principles Examines to what extent trust within collaborative working arrangements influences the success of collaborative working practices Covers the effect that certain factors and trust building mechanisms have on collaborative working and partnerships and how they can be embedded into procurement of projects Discusses what constitutes best practice and how trust in collaborative procurement practices influences the success of construction projects Building Collaborative Trust in Construction Procurement Strategies: A Practical Guide is an excellent book for construction management professionals, including clients, consultants, and contractors. It will also serve as a helpful text for undergraduate and postgraduate students and academics.