Quality management has received much attention in recent years, not least in the construction industry. This book provides a description of the techniques of quality management and how they are implemented, regardless of the context. The author applies the techniques to the construction industry and brings in some practical experience from contractors in the construction industry.
Quality management has received much attention in recent years, not least in the construction industry. This book provides a description of the techni...
Many client organisations occupy large and often diverse property estates which require significant expenditure on maintenance, alterations, refurbishment or small-scale new building work. Effective organisation and efficient allocation of resources are essential to ensure that the works are carried out successfully.
This book provides a detailed introduction to small works procurement and management within the large client organisation, a significant sector of the construction industry which has hitherto been neglected by researchers. In the large organisational context, characterised...
Many client organisations occupy large and often diverse property estates which require significant expenditure on maintenance, alterations, refurbish...
There is currently a great deal of interest in crime prevention and how it can be reduced through better design. Design for a Secure Residential Environment provides the framework on which the risk of crime can be reduced through sensible design of the vulnerable parts of houses, community buildings and small commercial premises and the environment immediately surrounding the buildings.
This book looks at how buildings should be assessed for security measures. It then looks at the design of external and communal areas, how lighting can improve security and then covers methods...
There is currently a great deal of interest in crime prevention and how it can be reduced through better design. Design for a Secure Residential E...
Construction Project Administration in Practice provides a practical guide to the administration of construction projects, from inception to completion. It is intended to give an overall view of the construction process, its problems, risk and uncertainties in one volume. Drawing on his experience both as a lecturer and a quantity surveyor the author takes the reader stage by stage through the entire construction process to show how the project should progress to a successful conclusion.
Construction Project Administration in Practice provides a practical guide to the administration of construction projects, from inception to co...
