Non-value adding activities are otherwise known as 'waste' in the lean construction lexicon. The aim of this collection is to build a common understanding of the role and contribution of value-adding activities in achieving stipulated objectives and continuous improvement in construction projects, and to contrast this with waste. Although the lean approach to construction projects has been widely covered, this is the first book that explicitly provides the link between value and waste in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sector.
This internationally researched...
Non-value adding activities are otherwise known as 'waste' in the lean construction lexicon. The aim of this collection is to build a common unders...
Valuing People in Construction provides contemporary perspectives on the 'glue' that binds the construction process together; people.
The book addresses people issues in the construction industry where behavioural outcomes impact upon business and project performance. The main proposition of the book is that as people continue to lead the completion of construction activities, their health, safety, and well-being should be seen as a priority, and valued by stakeholders. As employers and employees, the role of people in construction must be to strive for the...
Valuing People in Construction provides contemporary perspectives on the 'glue' that binds the construction process together; people.
This book intends to meet the needs of construction managers who, though technically informed, may struggle with managing frontline workers, especially regarding motivating positive safety outcomes.
This book intends to meet the needs of construction managers who, though technically informed, may struggle with managing frontline workers, especiall...
