Modern Construction Economics

Author : Gerard de Valence
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2010-11-10
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781134153688

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Modern Construction Economics by Gerard de Valence Pdf

Traditional building economics has primarily been concerned with issues around project appraisal and cost management techniques. On the other hand, modern construction economics has a wider focus with stronger links to mainstream economics, reflecting an increased interest in a range of theoretical issues in construction economics, both at the macro and micro level. In Modern Construction Economics: Theory and Application, a variety of approaches are used to present a coherent vision of synthesis between industry economics and project economics. Topics covered include: developing construction economics as idustry economics competition and barriers to entry in construction innovation in construction theory testing in construction management research collusion and corruption in the construction sector. Including contributions from academics in the UK, Sweden, Hong Kong, and Australia, this is a truly global review of a core issue for the construction industry worldwide. The result is a unique book that will push toward the development of a comprehensive theoretical framework of construction economics. This is a must-read for all serious students of construction economics, and all practitioners looking for a deeper understanding of their industry.

Author : G. Ive,S. Gruneberg
Publisher : Springer
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2000-07-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780230510913

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The Economics of the Modern Construction Sector by G. Ive,S. Gruneberg Pdf

This book will be of interest to built environment professionals and to students of the economics and management of the built environment. It shows the value of integrating ideas and data about the production of the built environment as an industrial process with theories and data about the demand for construction. The approach taken is institutional and post-Keynesian, and illuminates an important and distinctive sector of the economy, embracing design, construction and property industries. This book offers some new and important perspectives for research and teaching in construction economics and management.

Author : S. Gruneberg,Graham J. Ive
Publisher : Springer
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2000-08-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780230510432

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The Economics of the Modern Construction Firm by S. Gruneberg,Graham J. Ive Pdf

This is a book about the whole diverse range of firms that are found in the construction sector, about their decision-making and the economic environments in which they operate. The authors aim to provide a new and coherent perspective on these firms and the choices they have to make - both for their managers and for all who have a stake in these firms and their industry. This book offers some new and important perspectives for research and teaching about construction firms.

Author : Les Ruddock
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2008-10-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134051908

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Economics for the Modern Built Environment by Les Ruddock Pdf

Recent decades have seen a major social and economic changes across the developed world and consequent changes in the construction and property industries. The discipline of construction economics needs to respond to this. For instance, the importance of sustainable development has become recognised, as has the need to increasingly master the medium and long-term consequences of construction, not only in the production but also in the management of buildings across their whole life-cycle. And the new focus on the service rendered by buildings, as distinct from the buildings themselves, has prompted a new approach to the construction and property industries. Any economic analysis of these sectors has to take account of all the participants involved in the life-cycle of building structures – not only in the design and construction, but also in the operation, maintenance, refurbishment and demolition of property. This innovative new book draws on the work of the Task Group of the CIB (International Council for Research and Innovation) on Macroeconomics for Construction. It pulls together discussions of mesoeconomic and macroeconomic models and methodologies in construction economics and presents an exciting approach to the analysis of the operation and function of the construction and property sector within the economy. Graduate students and researchers will find it an invaluable work.

Author : Les Ruddock
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2008-10-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134051915

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Economics for the Modern Built Environment by Les Ruddock Pdf

Recent decades have seen a major social and economic changes across the developed world and consequent changes in the construction and property industries. The discipline of construction economics needs to respond to this. For instance, the importance of sustainable development has become recognised, as has the need to increasingly master the medium and long-term consequences of construction, not only in the production but also in the management of buildings across their whole life-cycle. And the new focus on the service rendered by buildings, as distinct from the buildings themselves, has prompted a new approach to the construction and property industries. Any economic analysis of these sectors has to take account of all the participants involved in the life-cycle of building structures – not only in the design and construction, but also in the operation, maintenance, refurbishment and demolition of property. This innovative new book draws on the work of the Task Group of the CIB (International Council for Research and Innovation) on Macroeconomics for Construction. It pulls together discussions of mesoeconomic and macroeconomic models and methodologies in construction economics and presents an exciting approach to the analysis of the operation and function of the construction and property sector within the economy. Graduate students and researchers will find it an invaluable work.

Author : Gerard de Valence
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-10
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781134153695

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Modern Construction Economics by Gerard de Valence Pdf

Modern construction economics has a wider focus than was previously the case, with stronger links to mainstream economics reflecting increasing interest in a range of theoretical issues. This book brings together the essential reviews of this trend and pushes towards the development of a comprehensive theoretical framework for construction economics.

Author : Gerald Finkel
Publisher : M.E. Sharpe
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1563249871

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The Economics of the Construction Industry by Gerald Finkel Pdf

The American construction industry directly employs over five million people and provides millions of additional support jobs in related fields. This text provides an introductory overview of the economic aspects of the industry and explores trends in labour force participation.

Author : Lincoln H. Forbes,Syed M. Ahmed
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 613 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780429859342

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Lean Project Delivery and Integrated Practices in Modern Construction by Lincoln H. Forbes,Syed M. Ahmed Pdf

Lean Project Delivery and Integrated Practices in Modern Construction is the new and enhanced edition of the pioneering book Modern Construction by Lincoln H. Forbes and Syed M. Ahmed. This book provides a multi-faceted approach for applying lean methodologies to improve design and construction processes. Recognizing the wide diversity in the landscape of projects, and encompassing private and public sector activity, buildings and infrastructure, the book expands upon the detailed coverage of integrated project delivery and new lean tools and techniques to include: Greater emphasis on the importance of creating a lean culture and the initiatives required to transform the industry; Expanded discussions of the foundational writings in lean construction theory; Exploration of the synergies between "lean" and "green" initiatives; Specific procedures for modifying planning and scheduling activities to improve the performance of the project team; Expanded sections on quality, and topics that have become a part of the lean lexicon, such as Choosing by Advantages, "line of balance"/location-based scheduling, virtual design teams, takt time planning and set-based design; Discussion questions for beginners and advanced lean practitioners; and Improved cross-referencing within the text to help the reader navigate the frameworks, techniques and tools to support the application of lean principles. The techniques described here enhance the use of resources, reducing waste, minimizing delays, increasing quality and reducing overall costs. They enable practitioners to improve the quality of the built environment, secure higher levels of customer/owner satisfaction, and simultaneously improve their profitability. This book is essential reading for all those wanting to be at the forefront of construction management and lean thinking.

Author : Stephen Gruneberg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351611787

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A Strategic Approach to the UK Construction Industry by Stephen Gruneberg Pdf

The construction industry is a microcosm of the economy as a whole, and as such the economics of the sector contains many of the aspects of the economy in general, albeit with fascinating and unique features. What are the implications of economic theory for the future of UK construction? How does the industry ensure innovation, quality and efficiency? What priorities might best serve the construction industry, those working in it and their customers? In seeking answers to these and other questions, the UK government has commissioned a number of reports on the construction industry including the Latham and Egan reports and more recently Construction 2025. These have invariably proposed time and cost targets for the construction industry. In this new book, Stephen Gruneberg stands in stark contrast to those reports and presents the relevant theoretical aspects of construction economics to account for the behaviour of construction firms and suggest a strategy for future growth and sustainability. He discusses the theory and data relating to the output of firms in relation to the type of firm, the market and how these firms behave as a result. The purpose of this book is to advocate the measures needed to create the kind of industry that must be fostered to ensure the quality of its output, sustainability and the fair terms and conditions of employment for its workforce. Gruneberg’s new book is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand the economic forces that determine industry outcomes and who has a stake in the success of the UK construction sector.

Author : Mr Massimo Pica
Publisher : Gower Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781472419668

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Project Life Cycle Economics by Mr Massimo Pica Pdf

The financing of modern construction projects reflects the need to address the costs and benefits of the whole life of the project. This means that end of life economics can now have a far greater impact on the planning and feasibility phases. During the project itself, decisions on construction materials and processes all influence the schedule as well as both immediate and down-the-line costs. Massimo Pica and his co-authors explain in detail the fundamentals of project life cycle economics and how they apply in the context of complex modern construction. This is an essential guide for those involved in construction project design, tendering and contracting; to help ensure the sustainability of the project or their contribution to it, from the start. It is also important for those involved in the delivery of the project to help them make the choices to keep the project on a financial even keel. Government, corporations and other organizations are looking for new models of collaborative working to fund their large construction and infrastructure projects in the face of changing attitudes to risk; a better educated and more demanding base of end-user clients and the increasing requirements for projects that are environmentally responsible and sustainable. Project Life Cycle Economics is a fundamental primer for those commissioning and those delivering construction.

Author : Danny Myers
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-22
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781317292784

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Construction Economics by Danny Myers Pdf

Construction Economics provides students with the principles underlying the relationship between economic theory and the construction industry. Its new approach specifically examines the problems of securing sustainable construction. The new edition has been fully revised to provide an overview of the economy and construction markets since the global financial crisis. As such it examines the challenges of changing government policy, adapting to climate change, adopting BIM, and reducing costs. A new introduction along with new readings, data, examples, glossary items, government strategies, and references, revises this established core text and brings it up to the historic EU referendum. As with previous editions, it retains a tried and tested format: a clear and user-friendly style use of a second colour for emphasis regular summaries of key points a glossary of construction economics extensive use of tables and figures extracts from Construction Management and Economics reviews of useful websites. This invaluable textbook is essential reading across a wide range of disciplines from construction management and civil engineering to architecture, property and surveying.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:916268758

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Construction Economics by Anonim Pdf

Author : Massimo Pica
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317075196

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Project Life Cycle Economics by Massimo Pica Pdf

The financing of modern construction projects reflects the need to address the costs and benefits of the whole life of the project. This means that end of life economics can now have a far greater impact on the planning and feasibility phases. During the project itself, decisions on construction materials and processes all influence the schedule as well as both immediate and down-the-line costs. Massimo Pica and his co-authors explain in detail the fundamentals of project life cycle economics and how they apply in the context of complex modern construction. This is an essential guide for those involved in construction project design, tendering and contracting; to help ensure the sustainability of the project or their contribution to it, from the start. It is also important for those involved in the delivery of the project to help them make the choices to keep the project on a financial even keel. Government, corporations and other organizations are looking for new models of collaborative working to fund their large construction and infrastructure projects in the face of changing attitudes to risk; a better educated and more demanding base of end-user clients and the increasing requirements for projects that are environmentally responsible and sustainable. Project Life Cycle Economics is a fundamental primer for those commissioning and those delivering construction.

Author : Jacqueline Cannon,Patricia M. Hillebrandt
Publisher : Springer
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1990-02-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781349136285

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The Modern Construction Firm by Jacqueline Cannon,Patricia M. Hillebrandt Pdf

'A refreshing and useful addition to the folklore of management. All in all this is a worthwhile insight into the management views and structure of some of our leading construction companies.' - J.J. Farrow, Chartered Builder This volume describes and analyses the behaviour of large UK construction firms in the determination and implementation of their strategy. It covers, in addition to the selection of objectives and the methods for their achievement, policies on growth and diversification, finance, marketing and bidding, international operations, management and labour and subcontracting. Throughout the book the relationship is examined between the theory outlined in the companion volume and the actual behaviour of firms. The final chapter concludes with a discussion of the means to bridge the gaps which are found to exist between theory and practice.

Author : Stephen Gruneberg
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1997-11-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781349139989

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Construction Economics by Stephen Gruneberg Pdf

This book deals with the economics of construction at three levels: the industry, the firm and the project. It is intended for a broad range of undergraduate students of the built environment - architect, surveyor, engineer. It is divided into three parts: the first deals with the construction industry, its economic development, structure and role in the economy. Construction is seen as a production process. Part 2 covers the practical management of firms and examines costs, revenues and markets from the point of view of economists and managers. Part 3 deals with strategic decision making involved in property development and project appraisal and looks at feasibility studies. It links the economics of the production process of construction to the economics of its output, namely the buildings and structures of the built environment.