416 Pages
by
Routledge
416 Pages
by
Routledge
495 Pages
by
Routledge
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This is the classic practical introduction to the broad principles of building management. It is suitable for both students and practising construction professionals who are concerned with greater efficiency within the construction industry. As a general textbook for the student, the introduction covers the entire field in some depth providing a firm foundation for additional reading. The text... Read more
Introduction: The meaning of management; The role of industry in society; Management in Principle: Historical; Processes; Organization; Behavioural science; Communications; Management in Practice: Corporate planning; Finance; Marketing; Design, research and development; Personnel; Office organization and methods; Purchasing; Plant management; Construction planning; Site layout and organization; Contract supervision; Management Techniques: Statistics and sampling; Work Study; Terms used in CPM; Metric conversion factors; Index.
Biography
R.E. Calvert, D.C.H. Coles, G.J. Bailey
'This popular introductory book on building management has been greatly welcomed by countless hundreds of students since it was first published in 1964. Despite the wide breadth of its content, the book covers all these components in considerable depth and is well
supported by many useful illustrations.'
ASI Journal
'Regarded by many within the construction industry as the finest volume on management available.'
Construction Promoter
