Construction Management

Concise review of the rules and regulations for employing labour directly, labour-only subcontractors or supply and fix-sub-contractors. Also offers practical advice on the tax deduction scheme and how to avoid falling foul of the Inland Revenue...

This clear, well-researched guide will be invaluable to students and practising construction professionals alike as they work with a range of building procurement systems to choose the system most suited to their needs...

A practical handbook on the management of building design, this guide explains the processes, roles and responsibilities of those involved in the design of the building, as well as ways to maximise efficiency. Well structured and easy to read, the book includes useful notes and checklists on, for ex..

A practical handbook...

A guide to recent initiatives from within the construction industry supply chain, examining their effects on efficiency, cost, morale and quality on both sides of the process...

A guide to recent initiatives from within the construction industry supply chain, examining their effects on efficiency, cost, morale and quality on both sides of the process...

With a user-friendly style and a wealth of practical anecdotal evidence, Chris March introduces students to business organisation. This is one of a set of three textbooks covering key aspects of construction process management...

Clients have been identified as critical for building delivery but have been under-researched with only a few studies about them. This book addresses this gap...

This book offers practical guidance on possible solutions to communication problems, featuring a number of examples related to the construction industry...

Construction teams are usually complex, interdisciplinary and temporary, so the need for effective communication is crucial. Communication in Construction Teams provides a comprehensive overview of the literature on interpersonal communication and delivers a critical review of various research metho..

A thorough introduction to a key new development in built environment design, this essential work presents nD modelling from development to application, assessing its impact on construction as a means of unifying design and design parameters...

Only 43 per cent of U.S. construction firms remain in business after four years. Why? Inadequate management, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. This is surprising because most construction firms are formed by ambitious construction project managers, executives and tradesmen who hav..