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A Cost Based Approach to Project Management : Planning and Controlling Construction Project Costs /

Illustrates the principles of project management and the essentials of cost planning and control with easy-to-understand ...

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Building Design, Construction and Performance in Tropical Climates / Mike Riley, Alison Cotgrave, Michael Farragher

Outlines: the functional requirements of buildings in tropical climates; the challenges associated with the sustainability ...

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9780429027130
Chudley and Greeno's Building Construction Handbook / Roy Chudley, Roger Greeno, Karl Kovac

The principles and processes of construction are explained with the concepts of design included where appropriate. Extensive ...

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9780367135430
Chudley and Greeno's Building Construction Handbook / Roy Chudley, Roger Greeno, Karl Kovac

The authoritative reference for all construction students and professionals. The principles and processes of construction ...

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Construction Management / Daniel W. Halpin, Bolivar A. Senior, Gunnar Lucko

Covers a wide range of subjects, reflecting the breadth of knowledge needed to understand the dynamics of this large and ...

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Construction Project Scheduling and Control / Saleh A. Mubarak

Introduces students to entirely new definitions and theories of the Critical Path Method (CPM), the leading scheduling method, ...

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Construction Risk Management Decision Making: Understanding Current Practices / Alex C. Arthur

Effective risk management is a vital component of all successful construction projects. Although quantitative tools for evaluating ...

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Designing Intelligent Construction Projects / Michael Frahm, Carola Roll

Readers will find: Illuminating case study material that highlights how change management methodologies, game theory, and ...

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Introduction to Project Management : A Source Book for Traditional PM Basics / Davies A. Igberaese

Presents the fundamentals of project management in simple language and an easy-to-understand format. It is targeted principally ...

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1118876490
Modernisation, Mechanisation and Industrialisation of Concrete Structures / Kim S. Elliott, Zuhairi Abd. Hamid

Modernisation, Mechanisation and Industrialisation of Concrete Structures discusses the manufacture of high quality prefabricated ...

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Nanotechnology for Smart Concrete / Ghasan Fahim Huseien, Nur Hafizah A. Khalid, Jahangir Mirza

Nanomaterials can markedly improve the mechanical properties of concrete, as well as reduce the porosity and enhance the ...

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Site Investigation in Construction Part 2: Planning, Procurement and Quality Management

It is written for the Client's Principal Technical Adviser on a construction project, since this professional is responsible ...

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Sustainable Construction in the Era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution / Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, Clinton Aigbavboa, Seyi S. Stephen, Wellington Didibhuku Thwala

Provides readers with an understanding of various concepts, benefits, and practices that the adoption of Fourth Industrial ...

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1119055326
Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery, 4th Edition / Charles J. Kibert

A leading reference for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. With broad coverage ...

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1118907736
The Architect in Practice, 11th Edition / David Chappell, Michael H. Dunn

A leading textbook used in the education of architects. While the content of the book has developed, the message and philosophy ...

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9781685073381
The Construction Industry: Global Trends, Job Burnout and Safety Issues / Emmanuel Adinyira, Kofi Agyekum

The call for transformation in critical aspects of the operations of the global construction industry is ever more critical.

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9780367361648
The Observational Method in Civil Engineering : Minimising Risk, Maximising Economy / Alan J Powderham, Anthony O'Brien

Its key features are highlighted in The Observational Method in Civil Engineering through twelve case histories from major ...

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The construction technology handbook / Hugh Seaton

Transforms the thinking of construction professionals from one of apprehension and discomfort with technology to one of confidence. ...

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9780367197803
Validity and Reliability in Built Environment Research : A Selection of Case Studies / ian Ahmed, Alex Opoku, Ayokunle Olanipekun, Monty Sutrisna

Presents case studies that emphasize reliability and validity in different examples of qualitative, quantitative and mixed ...

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9781265890537
ime-saver standards for landscape architecture : design and construction data / Charles W. Harris, Nicholas T. Dines, Kyle D. Brown

The most complete source of site construction standards and data for the design and planning professions and related academic ...

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