Introduction to Building Management
Author:   D. Coles ,  G. Bailey ,  R E Calvert
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   6th edition
ISBN:  

9781138145498


Pages:   416
Publication Date:   10 July 2016
Format:   Hardback
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Introduction to Building Management


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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 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.

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Author:   D. Coles ,  G. Bailey ,  R E Calvert
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   6th edition
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9781138145498


ISBN 10:   1138145491
Pages:   416
Publication Date:   10 July 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

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.

Reviews

'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


'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


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R.E. Calvert, D.C.H. Coles, G.J. Bailey

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