Introduction to Building Management
6th Edition
Published on 18. May 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-0-7506-0510-6 (ISBN)
Description
This is the classic practical introduction to the broad principles of building management. It is suitable for both students and practising construction professionals who are concerned with greater efficiency within the construction industry.
As a general textbook for the student, the introduction covers the entire field in some depth providing a firm foundation for additional reading. The text is closely geared to the chartered Institute of Building (Member) Parts I and II examinations. The book includes examples based upon and related to working experience. It will also be found valuable by students reading for the examinations of other professional bodies in the construction industry, and by HNC/D students.
As a general textbook for the student, the introduction covers the entire field in some depth providing a firm foundation for additional reading. The text is closely geared to the chartered Institute of Building (Member) Parts I and II examinations. The book includes examples based upon and related to working experience. It will also be found valuable by students reading for the examinations of other professional bodies in the construction industry, and by HNC/D students.
Reviews / Votes
'This popular introductory book on building management has been greatly welcomed by countless hundreds of students since it was first published in 1964. Despite the wide breadth of its content, the book covers all these components in considerable depth and is wellsupported by many useful illustrations.'
ASI Journal
'Regarded by many within the construction industry as the finest volume on management available.'
Construction Promoter
More details
Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional Practice & Development
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
770 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7506-0510-6 (9780750605106)
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D. Coles | G. Bailey | R. E. Calvert
Introduction to Building Management
Book
07/2016
6th Edition
Routledge
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D. Coles | G. Bailey | R. E. Calvert
Introduction to Building Management
E-Book
08/2012
6th Edition
Routledge
€78.99
Available for download
D. Coles | G. Bailey | R. E. Calvert
Introduction to Building Management
E-Book
08/2012
6th Edition
Routledge
€78.99
Available for download
Persons
R.E. Calvert, D.C.H. Coles, G.J. Bailey
Content
Introduction: The meaning of management; The role of industry in society; Management in Principle: Historical; Processes; Organization; Behavioural science; Communications; Management in Practice: Corporate planning; Finance; Marketing; Design, research and development; Personnel; Office organization and methods; Purchasing; Plant management; Construction planning; Site layout and organization; Contract supervision; Management Techniques: Statistics and sampling; Work Study; Terms used in CPM; Metric conversion factors; Index.