In 1991 the Chartered Institute of Building initiated a multi-institute task force and a Code of Practice for Project Management was published in 1992, with a second edition in 1996.
The concept of a circular economy in the construction sector captures global material flow through product design, inverse logistics, innovation and collaborations.
The essential, authoritative guide to providing accurate, systematic, and reliable estimating for construction projects newly revised Pricing and bidding for construction work is at the heart of every construction business, and in the minds of construction consultants poor bids lead to poor performance and nobody wins.
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Equip learners with the tools for success in a career as a plumber with this comprehensive and updated edition of our bestselling textbook, published in association with City & Guilds.
The book explains why the real estate and construction industries are organised in the ways they are and then relates those characteristics to long-term market behaviour.
Risk Pricing Strategies for Public-Private Partnership Projects Innovation in the Built Environment The complexity of public private partnership (PPP) project procurement requires an effective process for pricing, managing and appropriate allocation of risks.
Discover BIM: A better way to build better buildings Building Information Modeling (BIM) offers a novel approach to design, construction, and facility management in which a digital representation of the building product and process is used to facilitate the exchange and interoperability of information in digital format.
Launch your career in construction management with this one-of-a-kind book The construction management industry is expected to increase employment by 16 percent over the next decade.
Risk Pricing Strategies for Public-Private Partnership Projects Innovation in the Built Environment The complexity of public private partnership (PPP) project procurement requires an effective process for pricing, managing and appropriate allocation of risks.
ELIMINATE CONSTRUCTION MISTAKES AND MINIMIZE YOUR EXPOSURE TO EXPENSE AND LITIGATION WITH DEFECT-FREE BUILDINGSNothing packs a more costly punch and ruins a project faster than a construction defect dispute.
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM Regulations 2007) is a revision of a major piece of legislation within the wide portfolio of construction-related legislation.
This book reviews the general theory of strategy, relates it to the particular circumstances of the construction industry, and shows how it can be applied in practice.
Now in its thirty-first edition, Spon's External Works and Landscape Price Book 2012 offers the only comprehensive source of information for detailed external works and landscape costs.
Equip your learners with the tools for success in a career as a plumber with this comprehensive and updated edition of our bestselling textbook, published in association with City & Guilds.
This book offers a comprehensive and up-to-date account of management ideas and practices, focusing on the human relations side of construction management.
The fully revised and updated third edition of this textbook provides a comprehensive guide to the property development process, taking readers from initial project evaluation to planning, funding, construction and disposal.
Adjudication was introduced in construction contracts as a requirement of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act in 1998 to tackle the large number of disputes which dog most projects.
This is a story of a bitter struggle, in which collusion with the UK police and security services resulted in victimization, violence and unemployment, with terrible effects on families and communities.
This code of practice, long established as a leading publication for the construction industry, provides an authoritative guide to essential principles and good practice in estimating for building work.
A nation's construction industry is essentially home grown, a derivative of its culture, history, geography and economic circumstances with every building or road a unique product, always a prototype, unlike the honed prototypes set up for efficient production runs of other industries.
A nation's construction industry is essentially home grown, a derivative of its culture, history, geography and economic circumstances with every building or road a unique product, always a prototype, unlike the honed prototypes set up for efficient production runs of other industries.
Liability for the design of a building or structure is of fundamental concern to construction professionals, design-build contractors, specialist sub-contractors, and lawyers.
The global economic crisis of 2008 was precipitated by a housing market crash, thus highlighting the destabilizing influence of the property cycle upon the wider economy.
With climate change and the development of property on flood plains, the flooding of buildings has become a considerable problem, both for property owners and their insurers.
The comprehensive study guide for understanding interior codes This revised and updated seventh edition of the Study Guide for the Codes Guidebook for Interiors is an essential companion to The Codes Guidebook for Interiors, the industry's reference of choice, with complete coverage of the major codes and standards that apply to interior projects.
Achieving value in construction is now emerging as the main challenge facing the construction team if they are to offer the best service for the client.
Performance measurement is the mechanism by which firms inform themselves of their true performance and locate unnecessary costs through the supply chain.
Liability for the design of a building or structure is of fundamental concern to construction professionals, design-build contractors, specialist sub-contractors, and lawyers.
Unlock your full potential with this revision guide that will guide you through the content and skills you need to succeed in the City & Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate in Plumbing (8202).
Discover BIM: A better way to build better buildings Building Information Modeling (BIM) offers a novel approach to design, construction, and facility management in which a digital representation of the building product and process is used to facilitate the exchange and interoperability of information in digital format.
