Modern construction management / / Frank Harris and Ronald McCaffer with Francis Edum-Fotwe

• Autore: Harris Frank <1944->
• Pubblicazione: Hoboken, N.J. : , : Wiley-Blackwell, , 2013; ©2013
• Edizione: 7th edition
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (578 pages)
• Disciplina: 624.068
• Soggetto topico: Construction industry - Management
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Persona (resp. second.): McCafferRonald; Edum-FotweFrancis
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Preface to the sixth edition; Preface to the seventh edition; Chapter 1: Introduction; Structure of the book; Objectives and contents; Section 1; Section 2; Section 3; Section 4; Chapter 2: Quality management; Summary; Introduction; Notions of quality; Quality in transition; Quality control and inspection; Definition and objectives of quality control; Controlling quality; Quality control implemented in construction; Quality assurance; Evolution of QA from quality control; Definition of quality terms; Quality standards; Developing and implementing quality systems; Quality assurance in construction; Total Quality Management; Definition of TQM and the role of QA in the process; Total Quality Management principles; Development of TQM in a company; Total Quality Management tools and techniques; A systems approach to managing quality; Systems quality management; Quality schemes; Reference; Section 1: Project production management; Chapter 3: Production process improvement; Summary; Introduction to lean construction; Productivity; Economic development; Energy consumption; Sustainability; International environmental protocols; UK emissions; Productivity improvement; Management systems; Management processes (BSI (2002), BS 6079-1:2002); Employee participation; Worker surveys; Supervisor delay surveys; Work task management; Calculation of basic time; Synthetical estimating; Macro key performance indicators; References; Chapter 4: Planning techniques; Summary; Introduction; Planning in construction; Who plans?; The client; The designers; The contractor; Planning techniques; Bar charts and linked bar charts; Network analysis; Line of balance; Other planning techniques; Programme evaluation and review technique - PERT; Space-time diagrams; Last Planner; Modern construction planning; (1) Preparing a schedule of activities; (2) Resources; (3) Monitoring and control; (4) Costs and revenues; (5) 'What if' modelling; Data exchange; Estimating; Planning; Cost control; Valuations; Variations; Artificial intelligence; Planning multiple projects; Single versus multiple project planning; Reference; Appendix 4.A: Normal probability distribution tables; Chapter 5: Workforce motivation; Summary; Introduction; Motivation theories; Maslow; McGregor; Process theory; Herzberg; Payment systems, remuneration and performance; Non-financial incentives; Semi-financial incentives; Financial incentive schemes; Principles of a good incentive scheme; Setting target rates; References; Chapter 6: Project cost control; Summary; A cost-control procedure for construction works; Introduction; Fundamentals; Systems in current use; Hybrid cost-control system; Cost control of modernistic-type contracts; Points to consider when choosing a cost-control system; Management of the carbon footprint; Chapter 7: Management of equipment; Summary; Acquisition of plant and equipment
• Sommario/riassunto: This new edition of a core undergraduate textbook for construction managers reflects current best practice, topical industry preoccupations and latest developments in courses and fundamental subjects for students. While the construction process still requires traditional skills, changes over recent decades today demand improved understanding of modern business, production and contractual practices. The authors have responded accordingly and the book has undergone a thorough re-write, eliminating some of the older material and adding new processes now considered essential to achieving lean construction. Particular emphasis is given, for example, to supply chains and networks, value and risk management, BIM, ICT, project arrangements, corporate social responsibility, training, health and welfare and environmental sustainability. Modern Construction Management presents construction as a socially responsible, innovative, carbon-reducing, manager-involved, people-orientated, crisis-free industry that is efficient and cost effective. The overall themes for the Seventh Edition are: Drivers for efficiency : lean construction underpinning production management and off-site production methods. Sustainability : reflecting the transition to a low carbon economy. Corporate Social Responsibility : embracing health & safety, modernistic contracts, effective procurement, and employment issues. Building Information Management : directed towards the improvement of construction management systems. The comprehensive selection of worked examples, based on real and practical situations in construction management and methods will help to consolidate learning. A companion website offers invaluable support material for both tutors and students. Structured to reflect site, business and corporate responsibilities of managers in construction, the book continues to provide strong coverage of the salient elements required for developing and equipping the modern construction manager with the competencies and skills for both technical and business related areas.
• Titolo autorizzato: Modern construction management
• ISBN: 1-299-24164-6; 1-118-51021-6
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910463113303321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II