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OverviewThe book provides an overview of the technological capabilities of the Japanese building design and construction industry. The influence on Japan's industry exerted by the country s largest design and construction firms is described. Using case studies, the striking technological capabilities of these comprehensive construction companies are outlined, as used in building design and construction and in research and development. The industry's relationships with Japan's government and universities are also explored. The book also assesses the effect of the recent economic downturn of the Japanese real estate industry, the implications of contemporaneous construction-industry scandals, and the competitiveness of the United States industry relative to Japan's. In addition, tables summarize the operations, size and R&D work of Japan's largest building design and construction firms, while approximately 65 illustrations augment and amplify the text. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Anthony WebsterPublisher: American Society of Civil Engineers Imprint: American Society of Civil Engineers Dimensions: Width: 15.90cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.227kg ISBN: 9780872629325ISBN 10: 0872629325 Pages: 107 Publication Date: 31 July 1994 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable ![]() The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |