Construction productivity management

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Construction productivity management

Paul O. Olomolaiye, Ananda K.W. Jayawardane and Frank C. Harris

Longman, 1998

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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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  • NCID
    BA41911410
  • ISBN
    • 0582096030
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Harlow
  • Pages/Volumes
    x,290p
  • Size
    24cm
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