The construction industry faces continual challenges and
demands, due to market conditions and coercion by governments, for
improvements in safety, quality and cost control, and in the
avoidance of contractual disputes. To meet these challenges
construction enterprises need to constantly seek new directions and
business models in construction management. A number of
tools, methods and concepts have been developed and advocated as
aids to achieving improved performance, but many in the industry
find them confusing or are sceptical of their
relevance.
The third edition of Construction Management: New
Directionsbrings together, in a single volume, detailed
discussion of a range of contemporary management concepts which are
relevant to the construction industry, including strategic
management; benchmarking; reengineering; partnering and alliancing;
enterprise risk management; total safety management; total quality
management; value management and constructability. It provides
a straightforward, accessible and objective account of these
concepts, showing how they interrelate and can be used to improve
the performance of the construction firm.
This research based text will be essential reading for industry
leaders and practitioners, as well as researchers, postgraduate and
senior undergraduate students.
From a review of previous editions
I am in no doubt that this book will quickly become a
favourite among students and practitioners alike
–Construction Manager
Circa l’autore
Denny Mc George is Emeritus Professor in the School of
Architecture and Built Environment at the University of Newcastle,
Australia; an Honorary Professor at the University of New South
Wales and a Visiting Professor at the University of Salford.
Patrick Zou is Professor and Head of Discipline,
Building and Construction Management at the University of Canberra,
Australia. Prior to joining the University of Canberra, he was
associate professor and director of the construction management and
property program at the University of New South Wales,
Australia. He is Guest Professor at Hunan University and
Shenzhen University, and was Visiting Scholar at the National
University of Singapore, University of Florida, Tsinghua University
and Renmin University of China.
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