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.

part |17 pages

Introduction

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 |30 pages

Personnel

chapter |7 pages

Purchasing

chapter |6 pages

Plant management

chapter |82 pages

Construction Planning

chapter |11 pages

Contract Supervision

part |69 pages

Management Techniques

chapter |34 pages

Statistics and Sampling

chapter |33 pages

Work Study