Construction productivity management
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Bibliographic Information
Construction productivity management
Longman, 1998
Available at 2 libraries
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Includes bibliographies and index
Published in association with the Chartered Institute of Building
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Building and civil engineering turnover can account for 10% of Gross National Product for many nations. However, the annual growth in construction productivity too often falls below that achieved by the economy as a whole. The measures required to improve this scenario are complex and linked to many factors, a number external to the industry. The authors of this comprehensive text maintain that effective production management methods lie at the root of improving productivity, irrespective of the many other issues. Based on their extensive teaching, research and consultancy experience, the authors have produced a book that will be valuable to professionals and students alike. Contractors, engineers, builders, quantity surveyors, manufacturers and designers will benefit from this useful handbook for planning and managing field construction for building and civil engineering construction projects. Diploma, degree and graduate students will gain a firm grasp of the principles and practice of production management.
Table of Contents
*Preface. *Construction Productivity: Definition and Importance. *failing Productivity Diagnosis. *Method Improvement in Construction Operations. *Productivity Improvement by Work Measurement. *Production Analysis using Tested Scientific Models and Methods. *Production Planning and Control. *Construction Workforce Motivation. *Computer Applications in Improving Productivity. *Manageing Construction Projects for Improved Productivit. *Index.
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