ABSTRACT
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 is closely geared to the chartered Institute of Building (Member) Parts I and II examinations. The book includes examples based upon and related to working experience. It will also be found valuable by students reading for the examinations of other professional bodies in the construction industry, and by HNC/D students.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |17 pages
Introduction
chapter |3 pages
The Meaning of Management
chapter |12 pages
The Role of Industry in Society
part |73 pages
Management in Principle
chapter |9 pages
Historical
chapter |12 pages
Processes
chapter |17 pages
Organization
chapter |24 pages
Behavioural science
chapter |9 pages
Communications
part |218 pages
Management in Practice
chapter |5 pages
Corporate Planning
chapter |32 pages
Finance
chapter |9 pages
Marketing
chapter |11 pages
Design, Research and Development
chapter |30 pages
Personnel
chapter |11 pages
Office Organization and Methods
chapter |7 pages
Purchasing
chapter |6 pages
Plant management
chapter |82 pages
Construction Planning
chapter |12 pages
Site Layout and Organization
chapter |11 pages
Contract Supervision
part |69 pages
Management Techniques