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Stress Management in the Construction Industry by Mei-Yung Leung 9781118456415
RRP: €117.75€102.49This systematic review of stress management in construction will help an understanding of the issues and theory as well as offering practical recommendations. addresses the growing concern to make work in construction healthier, safer, and more... -
Construction Project Safety by John Schaufelberger 9781118231920
RRP: €89.25€80.24Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781118231920Author John SchaufelbergerFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint R.S. Means Company LtdPublisher R.S. Means Company LtdWeight(grams)... -
Laser Scanning: An Emerging Technology in Structural Engineering by Belen Riveiro 9781032086910
RRP: €57.11€49.75This book provides an overview on the evolution of laser scanning technology and its noticeable impact in the structural engineering domain. It provides an up-to-date synthesis of the state-of-the-art of the technology for the reverse engineering of... -
Conservation and Seismic Strengthening of Byzantine Churches in Macedonia by Pedrag Gavrilovic 9780892367771
RRP: €47.60€40.45Between the ninth and fourteenth century, hundreds of architecturally exquisite Byzantine churches, many of them adorned with beautiful frescoes, were built in the area now known as the Republic of Macedonia. The condition of these buildings has been of... -
Managing Construction Purchasing: Contract Buyout; QA/QC Methods; Negotiation Strategies by John G. McConville 9780876293164
RRP: €83.24€72.99Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780876293164Author John G. McConvilleFormat HardbackPage Count 326Imprint R.S. Means Company LtdPublisher R.S. Means Company LtdWeight(grams) 996g -
Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis by Praveen Nagarajan 9780815381501
RRP: €142.80€123.77This book deals with matrix methods of structural analysis for linearly elastic framed structures. It starts with background of matrix analysis of structures followed by procedure to develop force-displacement relation for a given structure using... -
Leading and Managing Professional Services Firms in the Infrastructure Sector by Tim Ellis 9780815379188
RRP: €59.49€51.77Professional services firms play a vital role in the social, environmental and economic well-being of any economy. This book considers the key skills and elements required to successfully lead and manage a professional services firm operating in the... -
Audel Carpenter's and Builder's Tools, Steel Square, and Joinery by Mark Richard Miller 9780764571152
RRP: €30.88€26.89Fully updated; the first in a four-volume set of indispensable builders' guides Builders, remodelers, and do-it-yourselfers will love these revised, clearly organized guides. This one walks the reader through choosing, using, and maintaining appropriate... -
Fabulous Floor Patterns: with CD by S. F. Cook 9780764322914
RRP: €38.07€24.28Explore hundreds of floor patterns, from checkerboard patterns and wild tile configurations to floral carpets and faux marble magic. These timeless historic designs are applicable to any number of contemporary applications. As a bonus, a fascinating... -
Using the Building Regulations by Mike Billington 9780750662581
RRP: €65.44€57.26As the Building Regulations and Approved Documents have become more and more complex, they have become increasingly unfriendly for a professional user. Compliance is only possible by understanding a wide range of supporting documentation. Alternative... -
Soil Mechanics by Michael John Smith 9780582033801
RRP: €70.20€66.88First published in 1989. This series was originally designed as an aid to students studying for technical examinations, the aim of each book being to provide a clear concise guide to the basic principles of the subject, reinforced by worked examples... -
Sustainable Development: Understanding the Green Debates by Mark Mawhinney 9780632064595
RRP: €111.80€96.95Can there be a common definition of sustainable development? Views on sustainable development range from those of the mainstream economist to the hardened environmentalist - via many shades of green. This book offers a clear overview of the debates and... -
Building Ecology: First Principles For A Sustainable Built Environment by Peter Graham 9780632064137
RRP: €95.14€83.28Buildings consume 40% of our planet's materials and 30% of its energy. Their construction uses up to three million tonnes of raw materials a year and generates 20% of the soild waste stream. If we want to survive our urban future, there is no option but... -
International Construction by Mark Mawhinney 9780632058532
RRP: €102.28€88.86A recent construction project in Singapore involved a Russian plant, a Japanese management team, Australian and Italian engineers, Thai steel workers and a labour force from throughout Asia ... The recent growth explosion of multi-nationals and the... -
Benchmarking in Construction by Steven McCabe 9780632055647
RRP: €107.04€92.90This is the first post-Egan book to look at benchmarking and KPIs (key performance indicators) in the construction industry. Benchmarking is one of the key management techniques the construction industry now needs to adopt if it is to meet challenging... -
Avoiding Claims in Building Design: Risk Management in Practice by Malcolm Taylor 9780632053261
RRP: €141.55€122.24The chance of being claimed against is now a major risk factor for every building designer, engineer, quantity surveyor and project manager. Apart from the cases that go to court, many other claims are settled before they reach that stage. The cost of... -
Procurement Strategies: A Relationship-based Approach by Keith Hampson 9780632058860
RRP: €126.08€109.56Construction has been an industry characterised by disputes, fierce competitiveness and fragmentation - all major obstacles to development. Now, however, a relationship-based approach to project procurement, through partnering and alliancing, aims to... -
Human Resources Management in Construction by David Langford 9780582090330
€70.69Human Resources Management in Construction fills an important gap in current management literature by applying general principles of human resources management specifically to the construction industry. It discusses and explores findings from research to... -
Quality Improvement Techniques in Construction: Principles and Methods by Steven McCabe 9780582307766
€41.91Quality management has received much attention in recent years, not least in the construction industry. This book provides a description of the techniques of quality management and how they are implemented, regardless of the context. The author applies... -
The Procurement and Management of Small Works and Minor Maintenance: The Principal Considerations for Client Organisations by Jeremy Headley 9780582288737
RRP: €91.62€88.27Many client organisations occupy large and often diverse property estates which require significant expenditure on maintenance, alterations, refurbishment or small-scale new building work. Effective organisation and efficient allocation of resources are... -
Management for the Construction Industry by Stephen D. Lavender 9780582262355
€82.71Management for the Construction Industry introduces the principles of management and applies them to the construction industry. It covers the level 2 module of the CIOB's Education Framework on management and is officially sanctioned by the CIOB as the... -
Civil Engineering Contractual Procedures by Allan Ashworth 9780582251274
RRP: €73.77€70.21Civil Engineering Contractual Procedures gives an introduction to the contractual procedures, legislation and administrative practices that are used in the civil engineering industry. It introduces the principles of contract law, and the main forms of... -
Design and Build Contract Practice by Dennis F. Turner 9780582089686
€138.05This edition covers the principles of the design and build system of construction and examines the detail of the operation.Book InformationISBN 9780582089686Author D. TurnerFormat PaperbackPage Count 348Imprint RoutledgePublisher Taylor & Francis... -
The Site Calculations Pocket Reference by Ed Hannan 9780471730026
RRP: €78.48€68.27The revised field companion for construction, recreation department, and landscape professionals Put it in your pocket and go! For the busy professional working on-site--this updated, handy pocket reference puts all the formulas and calculations you need... -
Simplified Design of Building Foundations by James Ambrose 9780471858980
RRP: €122.51€106.53A fast guide to solving common design problems in building foundations, now in a new edition. Includes new material on settlements, soil modification, pole foundations, braced excavations, waterfront foundations, and slope stabilization. Written for... -
The Economics of Building: A Practical Guide for the Design Professional by Robert E. Johnson 9780471622017
RRP: €117.75€102.02Both an introduction to economic principles as they relate to building design and a practical guide to putting these principles to effective use. It brings together a variety of specialized topics relevant to building economics, including cost... -
Simplified Design for Building Fire Safety by James Patterson 9780471572367
RRP: €137.98€119.69Organized into three sections, it begins with the phenomena of fire followed by the principles of design by which one develops a defense against fire disaster in buildings. Lastly, it deals with the hardware of fire control, communication and... -
Design of Building Trusses by James Ambrose 9780471558422
RRP: €137.98€120.40A practical, up-to-date introduction on truss analysis, application and design. Describes the influence of trusses on design development as well as the means for design and detailing of truss construction utilizing contemporary building technologies... -
Building Construction Inspection: A Guide for Architects by Jay M. Bannister 9780471530046
RRP: €137.98€119.69Fundamentals of Building Construction Materials and Methods Second Edition Edward Allen This remarkably complete introduction to the art of building sets the materials and building systems in an historical context. This unique evolutionary approach to... -
Contract Administration And Procurement In The Singapore Construction Industry by Pin Lim 9789811218088
RRP: €119.00€103.20This book seeks to educate and equip aspiring professionals, industry practitioners, and students in the knowledge and practice of contract administration and procurement in the Singapore Construction Industry. It discusses the roles of and relationships... -
Construction Technology For Tall Buildings (4th Edition) by M. Y. L. Chew 9789814390132
RRP: €77.35€67.79This book introduces the latest construction practices and processes for tall buildings from foundation to roof. It attempts to acquaint readers with the methods, materials, equipment and systems used for the construction of tall buildings.The text... -
Fault Lines: Earthquakes and Urbanism in Modern Italy by Giacomo Parrinello 9781789208092
RRP: €33.26€26.87Earth's fractured geology is visible in its fault lines. It is along these lines that earthquakes occur, sometimes with disastrous effects. These disturbances can significantly influence urban development, as seen in the aftermath of two earthquakes in... -
Fault Lines: Earthquakes and Urbanism in Modern Italy by Giacomo Parrinello 9781782389507
RRP: €117.81€95.47Earth's fractured geology is visible in its fault lines. It is along these lines that earthquakes occur, sometimes with disastrous effects. These disturbances can significantly influence urban development, as seen in the aftermath of two earthquakes in... -
Construction Technology For Tall Buildings by Yit Lin Michael Chew 9789810235680
RRP: €23.80€20.97There is a strong need for a comprehensive textbook on construction technology for tall buildings, particularly in reference to land scarce countries and cities in Asia.Containing over 200 illustrations, this book describes in detail the latest... -
Whole Life Costing for Sustainable Building by Mariana Trusson 9781138592582
RRP: €148.75€128.35Whole life costing is now integral to building procurement, both for new buildings and major refurbishments. It is key when assessing investment scenarios for estates as well as individual buildings, and has become a tool for justifying higher capital... -
Innovative Built Heritage Models: Edited contributions to the International Conference on Innovative Built Heritage Models and Preventive Systems (CHANGES 2017), February 6-8, 2017, Leuven, Belgium by Koenraad van Balen 9781138498617
RRP: €142.80€123.30Several international and European institutions have given increasing importance to sustainable approaches to our existing building stock and the role of built heritage in this process. At the same time, preventive and planned conservation of built... -
Constructive Communication by Richard Ellis 9781138414419
RRP: €136.85€118.24Richard Ellis is a consultant in communications and the successful author of 'Communication for Engineers'. In each chapter he highlights key points and situations, and provides exercises to consolidate what has already been learnt. The book ends with a... -
Practical Guide to Alterations and Extensions by Andrew R. Williams 9781138408913
RRP: €148.75€128.35This simple-to-use, practical guide to altering or extending property is invaluable to all those who are trying to ensure that the processes involved are carried out efficiently and cost-effectively. For those working or planning to work in the... -
Managing Infrastructure Projects by Willie Chee Keong Tan 9789811286582
RRP: €53.55€46.99This book is about managing the infrastructure development cycle from project initiation to the end of the operation and maintenance phase. It focuses on the public-private partnership contract and, from this perspective, private and public sector... -
Managing Infrastructure Projects by Willie Chee Keong Tan 9789811285981
RRP: €95.20€82.87This book is about managing the infrastructure development cycle from project initiation to the end of the operation and maintenance phase. It focuses on the public-private partnership contract and, from this perspective, private and public sector...