Construction and heavy industry

You're now responsible for a programme, or you've got a portfolio to manage?

The world of construction is intrinsically linked with that of finance, from the procurement and tendering stage of projects right through to valuation of buildings.

Practical Construction Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project serves as a practical guide, explaining how to implement the Critical Path Method (CPM) in construction projects using Microsoft Project, filling a clear gap in the academic literature.

Leadership and sustainability have separately been the subject of numerous studies in a built environment context over the years, but they have yet to be addressed together.

There are unique greening solutions and practices that help create a lifestyle shift, improving the health of living and working spaces for its occupants from a personal, business, environmental, and profitable perspective.

Social Value in Practice offers the reader a simple, accessible guide for considering, creating, and delivering social value in projects and within their organisation.

Modelled on the concept of Industry 4.

A recent construction project in Singapore involved a Russian plant, a Japanese management team, Australian and Italian engineers, Thai steel workers and a labour force from throughout Asia .

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Building Chicken Coops For Dummies (9781119543923) was previously published as Building Chicken Coops For Dummies (9780470598962).

This new textbook fills an important gap in the existing literature, in that it prepares construction engineering and built environment students for their first experience of the jobsite.

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).

Construction Cost Estimating equips a new generation of students and early-career professionals with the skills they need to bid successfully on projects.

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.

Advanced Construction Mathematics covers the range of topics that a student must learn in order to achieve success in Level 3 and 4 mathematics for the Pearson BTEC National and BTEC HNC/HND in Construction, Building Services, and Civil Engineering.

This book provides in-depth results and case studies in innovation from actual work undertaken in collaboration with industry partners in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC).

The American construction industry, reponsible for nearly 4% of the nation's Gross Domestic Product, directly employs over five million people and provides millions of additional support jobs in related fields.

The Financier (1912) is a novel by Theodore Dreiser.

The Titan (1914) is a novel by Theodore Dreiser.

The construction industry is as big as it is important.

Hill's Tramroad was established in about 1817 by the Blaenavon ironmaster Thomas Hill to connect his ironworks with Llanfoist Wharf on the Brecknock & Abergavenny Canal.

Finally, the principals and techniques of construction coordination are explained in easy to understand language.

In the past fifteen years, Ireland has gone from being one of the poorest countries in the EU to one of the richest in the world.

This book is a guide on how to begin, nurture and finish successful construction projects.

Originally published in 1989 this study examines some new facets in the development of the iron industry in the USA between 1839 and 1921 through the study of an individaul form, namely the Thoms Iron Company, one of the leading merchant furnace companies.

Originally published in 1989 this study examines some new facets in the development of the iron industry in the USA between 1839 and 1921 through the study of an individaul form, namely the Thoms Iron Company, one of the leading merchant furnace companies.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive treatise on the hardening, tempering, annealing, and case-hardening of various kinds of steel, including high-speed, high-carbon, alloy, and low carbon steels.

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Steel companies were at the birth of the modern business corporation.

Steel companies were at the birth of the modern business corporation.

Did you know that, on average, 30% of energy consumed in buildings is used unnecessarily or inefficiently?

Este libro está dirigido a los recién graduados de arquitectura, ingeniería civil y maestros mayores de obras que quieran empezar a hacer su propio emprendimiento y con un anecdotario para hacer comprender al recién recibido cuál es la realidad fuera del aula.

Sekar K , My Experiments with Projectand Personnel ManagementThis book is a treasure of project management with rich hands on experiences portrayed in a simple manner, deals with four stages of professionals- novice, middle level, executive level and top levels, discussing the essential qualities desired at each level.

A practical approach full of real life experiences, sprinkled with humor, and recommended to any construction manager seeking to improve their knowledge.

Few subjects related to the design or construction of machinery are of greater importance than the subject of bearings.

This guide outlines issues facing Pacific countries as they struggle to build resilient infrastructure and shows how proactive steps to mitigate risk including early engagement with insurers could drive the investment they need.

El libro del profesor Adolfo Blanco es un trabajo de razonamiento riguroso, de exposición sistemática y de notable profundidad conceptual.

You will be introduced to what is achievable today in technology that has massive implications and applications for senior living care and design.

Written by a man who was at the heart of the Sheffield steel industry throughout its most turbulent years.

With construction activity increasing and significant changes to the revenue recognition model, it is more important than ever for accountants and financial managers to be on top of the very latest in accounting and auditing changes for the construction industry.

Starting in the decade of 2030, actual demographic milestones of the U.