Japanese Construction

Author : S.M. Levy
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781468466652

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Japanese Construction by S.M. Levy Pdf

The 1970s and 1980s have been marked by turbulent times for certain portions of America's industrial base, as their dominance of many do mestic and foreign markets has eroded. During such times of stress it is tempting to create scapegoats in order to rationalize shortcomings. Much is heard about the Japanese in this regard. How they have contributed to the deterioration of specific segments of American indus try, how jobs in the U. S. are being lost to foreign competition, and how the resulting trade deficit will be the downfall of us all. Much of this rhetoric has been directed against the Japanese automobile manu facturers and the Japanese electronic industry, which has been accused of "dumping" product into the United States. It was not until Japan unveiled its plan to build the multi-billion dollar Kansai Airport project that Japanese restrictive bidding practices in their domestic construction market became headline news. Construc tion then became a popular subject for "Japan Bashing" and attention was focused on the activities of Japanese contractors around the world, and, more particularly, on their involvement in the U. S. construction market. Well, the Japanese construction companies are in the United States and have been for some time. They have been awarded many contracts for federal and municipal construction projects and they have negotiated a significant number of construction contracts in the private sector.

Author : United States Strategic Bombing Survey,Charles S. Holmes,E. A. Robinson (Sergeant.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1946
Category : Construction industry
ISBN : UOM:39015028709148

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The Japanese Construction Industry by United States Strategic Bombing Survey,Charles S. Holmes,E. A. Robinson (Sergeant.) Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 4 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Construction industry
ISBN : UCD:31175020713395

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Innovation in the Japanese Construction Industry by Anonim Pdf

Author : Heino Engel
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-11
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781462916849

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Measure and Construction of the Japanese House by Heino Engel Pdf

A remarkable classic work on traditional Japanese architecture and its general integrative quality, the order of space and form, the flexibility of partitions and room functions and other important or unique qualities. The author describes in detail, and with numerous architectural plans and drawings, the influence of the anatomy of the Japanese human body on traditional units of measurement and on house construction. This work is not simply a description of the features of the Japanese house, but "an invitation to probe the possibilities of utilizing this architectural achievement of the Japanese …in modern living and building," according to the author, who further believes that the unique features of the Japanese house are better suited to serve as a pattern for contemporary housing than any other form of residential structure.

Author : Makoto Hayashi
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2003-01-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027296146

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Joint Utterance Construction in Japanese Conversation by Makoto Hayashi Pdf

This book focuses on how participants in Japanese conversation negotiate and achieve joint courses of action within a single turn at talk. Using the methodology of Conversation Analysis as a central framework, this book describes in detail the structures and procedures used by Japanese speakers to jointly produce a coherent grammatical unit-in-progress, and explores the range of social actions that speakers accomplish by employing that practice. This study is part of a larger project intended to investigate how humans achieve intricate coordination of their behavior with that of co-participants in everyday social encounters and how language plays a constitutive part in making such micro-level social coordination possible. Through a close examination of joint utterance construction in Japanese, this book contributes to a growing body of research into the mutual influence between the grammatical organization of language and the organization of situated human conduct in social interaction.

Author : Brian Woodall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : 0520088158

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Japan Under Construction by Brian Woodall Pdf

"I would like to commend Professor Woodall for his in-depth look at the corrupt "dango" system that has plagued the public works market in Japan. Having spent the last ten years trying to pry open the closed Japanese public works market, I believe that this book lays out clearly the structural problems that block access for U.S. firms. I hope that this illuminating look at how the Japanese system operates will lead to further changes in Japan's public procurement system."--Senator Frank L. Murkowski "Woodall has done a wonderful job of getting behind the scenes to look at the preeminent sector where money flows to politicians. This is the richest and most subtle analysis of this industry to appear in English."--Ezra F. Vogel, author of "Japan as Number One" "An important contribution to our knowledge of Japan. Brian Woodall has dug up quite a bit of new factual information on this understudied industry."--Frances Rosenbluth, author of "Financial Politics in Contemporary Japan" and coauthor of "Japan's Political Marketplace"

Author : S.M. Levy
Publisher : Springer
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1990-03-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015017017735

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Japanese Construction by S.M. Levy Pdf

The 1970s and 1980s have been marked by turbulent times for certain portions of America's industrial base, as their dominance of many do mestic and foreign markets has eroded. During such times of stress it is tempting to create scapegoats in order to rationalize shortcomings. Much is heard about the Japanese in this regard. How they have contributed to the deterioration of specific segments of American indus try, how jobs in the U. S. are being lost to foreign competition, and how the resulting trade deficit will be the downfall of us all. Much of this rhetoric has been directed against the Japanese automobile manu facturers and the Japanese electronic industry, which has been accused of "dumping" product into the United States. It was not until Japan unveiled its plan to build the multi-billion dollar Kansai Airport project that Japanese restrictive bidding practices in their domestic construction market became headline news. Construc tion then became a popular subject for "Japan Bashing" and attention was focused on the activities of Japanese contractors around the world, and, more particularly, on their involvement in the U. S. construction market. Well, the Japanese construction companies are in the United States and have been for some time. They have been awarded many contracts for federal and municipal construction projects and they have negotiated a significant number of construction contracts in the private sector.

Author : Dana Buntrock
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-04
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781136748578

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Japanese Architecture as a Collaborative Process by Dana Buntrock Pdf

Architects throughout the world hold Japan's best architecture in high regard, considering the country's buildings among the world's most carefully crafted and innovative. While many books, magazines, and exhibitions have focused on the results of architectural practice in Japan, this book is the first to explain the reasons for Japan's remarkable structures. Architecture does not occur in isolation; Japan's architects are able to collaborate with a wide variety of people from professional consultants to constructors. Dana Buntrock discusses architecture as a part of the construction community, moving from historical precedents that predate the emergence of the architectural profession in Japan through to contemporary practices.

Author : Kazuhito Suzuki,Low Sui Pheng
Publisher : Springer
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811372445

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Japanese Contractors in Overseas Markets by Kazuhito Suzuki,Low Sui Pheng Pdf

This book explores the differences in cultural attributes and management factors to enable managers working for Japanese contractors to reduce misunderstandings and misinterpretations when communicating with project team members from different cultural backgrounds. It focuses on Japanese contractors operating in Singapore, since the Singapore construction industry has, for many years, been one of the largest overseas construction markets for the top-5 Japanese contractors. Using Hofstede’s national cultural framework for the cultural studies in construction project management, it reveals various real-world management practices and discusses national cultural differences relating to managers working for Japanese contractors in Singapore as well as the communication weaknesses of current management practices and styles. The results presented provide useful lessons for Japanese contractors operating in Singapore, as well as other parts of the world, to bridge cultural and communication gaps.

Author : Samuel Newsom
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 914 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1939
Category : Garden ornaments and furniture
ISBN : UOM:39015006323961

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Japanese Garden Construction by Samuel Newsom Pdf

Author : 長谷川文雄
Publisher : Wiley-Interscience
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1988-10-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UCSD:31822004441382

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Built by Japan by 長谷川文雄 Pdf

Offering an examination of the Japanese construction industry, this book explains how Japanese companies market and manage themselves, and how they have successfully extended their international markets. It shows how other nations can directly apply Japanese strategies to their own industries.

Author : David Young,Michiko Young
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-26
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781462906574

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The Art of Japanese Architecture by David Young,Michiko Young Pdf

The Art of Japanese Architecture presents a complete overview of Japanese architecture in its historical and cultural context. The book begins with a discussion of early prehistoric dwellings and concludes with a description of works by important modern Japanese architects. Along the way it discusses the iconic buildings and architectural styles for which Japan is so justly famous--from elegant Shinden and Sukiya aristocratic villas like the Kinkakuji "Golden Pavilion" in Kyoto, to imposing Samurai castles like Himeji and Matsumoto, and tranquil Zen Buddhist gardens and tea houses to rural Minka thatched-roof farmhouses and Shinto shrines. Each period in the development of Japan's architecture is described in detail and the most important structures are shown and discussed--including dozens of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The aesthetic trends in each period are presented within the context of Japanese society at the time, providing a unique in-depth understanding of the way Japanese architectural styles and buildings have developed over time and the great variety that is visible today. The book is profusely illustrated with hundreds of hand-drawn 3D watercolor illustrations and color photos as well as prints, maps and diagrams. The new edition features dozens of new photographs and a handy hardcover format that is perfect for travelers.

Author : Azby Brown
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-07
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781462913787

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The Genius of Japanese Carpentry by Azby Brown Pdf

The Genius of Japanese Carpentry tells the story of the 1200-year-old Yakushiji monastery in Nara and the dedicated modern-day craftsmen who are working to restore what has been lost to the depredations of time, fire and warfare. Although the full monastery reconstruction will not be completed until 2030, one of the main temples, the Picture Hall, has been completely restored employing the same woodworking technology used to create the original building. This new edition of an architectural classic is by Azby Brown—one of the world's leading experts on Japanese architecture. It contains a new preface and many new text materials and photographs—most of them now available in color for the first time. Azby Brown chronicles the painstaking restoration of the temple through extensive interviews with the carpenters and woodworkers along with original drawings based on the plans of master carpenter Tsunekazu Nishioka. An inspiring testament to the dedication of these craftsmen and their philosophy of carpentry work as a form of personal fulfillment, The Genius of Japanese Carpentry offers detailed documentation of this singular project and a moving reminder of the unique cultural continuity found in Japan.

Author : Tadao Miyamoto
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9027227500

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The Light Verb Construction in Japanese by Tadao Miyamoto Pdf

This study deals with the so-called Light Verb Construction in Japanese, which consists of the verb “suru” 'do' and an accusative (“o”) marked verbal noun (VN). There have been unresolved debates on the role of “suru”: whether “suru” in “VN-o suru” functions as a light or heavy verb. The previous studies attempt to disambiguate “VN-o suru” formations by relying solely on examining whether “suru” can be thematically light or not. This study argues that the ambiguity does not stem from the 'weight' of “suru” but from its accusative phrase: whether it is headed by a thematic (complex event) VN or non-thematic (simple event) VN. Using a principles and parameters approach and employing ideas from conceptual semantics and theories of aspect, this study demonstrates that the characterization of “VN-o suru” formations arises not from the dichotic behavior of “suru” but from the dichotic behavior of the accusative phrase.

Author : Anthony C. Webster
Publisher : American Society of Civil Engineers
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Construction industry
ISBN : UOM:39015032427901

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Technological Advance in Japanese Building Design and Construction by Anthony C. Webster Pdf

Anthony Webster describes the influence of Japan's largest design and construction firms on the industry at large.