The Practice of Construction Management
People and Business Performance
4th Edition
Published on 19. July 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-4051-1110-2 (ISBN)
Description
This book offers construction managers and students a readable account of management ideas and practices, concentrating particularly on the human side of construction management. It pulls together what has been learned both from management practice and research, and summarises the main themes and trends.
The text has been substantially revised to reflect the latest management thinking and to include new sections on communication, conflict management and managing innovation.
The text has been substantially revised to reflect the latest management thinking and to include new sections on communication, conflict management and managing innovation.
Reviews / Votes
It provides a perfect introduction to the various theories and does a good job in relating them to construction management activities... Although I am familiar with theories it contains, the manner in which they are presented makes this a fascinating and thought-provoking read, far superior to similar books I have studied.Building Engineer Feb 2005
More details
Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
635 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4051-1110-2 (9781405111102)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Barry Fryer | Charles Egbu | Christopher A. Gorse
The Practice of Construction Management
Book
approx. 01/2030
5th Edition
Wiley-Blackwell
€37.13
Not yet published
Previous edition
Barry Fryer
The Practice of Construction Management
Book
01/1997
3rd Edition
Blackwell Science Ltd
€49.10
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Persons
Barry Fryer was formerly Professor of Construction Management at Leeds Metropolitan University.
Charles Egbu is Professor of Construction and Project Management, Glasgow Caledonian University.
Robert Ellis is a National Teaching Fellow at Leeds Metropolitan University.
Christopher Gorse is a Senior Lecturer in Construction and Project Management at Leeds Metropolitan University.
Charles Egbu is Professor of Construction and Project Management, Glasgow Caledonian University.
Robert Ellis is a National Teaching Fellow at Leeds Metropolitan University.
Christopher Gorse is a Senior Lecturer in Construction and Project Management at Leeds Metropolitan University.
Content
The development of management thinking; Managers and their jobs; Organisation; Leadership; Communication; Conflict and conflict management; Individuals, group behaviour and teamwork; Motivation and human performance; Conflict; Problem-solving and decision-making; Managing change; Value and risk management; Managing innovation in construction; Managing supply chains and construction networks; Human Resources Management; Recruitment and staff development; Health and safety; Industrial relations; Managing quality and environmental impact