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Author Sherratt, Fred, author.

Title Introduction to construction management / Fred Sherratt with Peter Farrell
Published Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2015

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Description 1 online resource
Contents pt. 1. The construction industry -- pt. 2. Construction management in theory -- pt. 3. Construction management in practice -- pt. 4. New directions in construction management
Summary A "beginner's guide to key concepts, terms, processes and practices associated with modern construction management in the UK. Supported by diagrams, illustrations and case studies, this book explores construction management from a variety of perspectives, including: Production management; Commercial management; Quality management; Health and Safety management; Environmental management. Also incorporated are important industry trends including sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and the advent of BIM. This is the most approachable text available for anyone starting to learn about construction management, at HNC/HND, FdSc, or BSc level"--Page 4 of cover
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Vendor-supplied metadata
Subject Building -- Superintendence.
Construction industry -- Management.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Civil -- General.
Building -- Superintendence.
Construction industry -- Management.
Form Electronic book
Author Farrell, Peter, 1955- author.
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