
Benchmarking in Construction
Steven Mccabe(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 26. March 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
308 pages
978-0-632-05564-7 (ISBN)
Description
This is the first post-Egan book to look at benchmarking and KPIs (key performance indicators) in the construction industry. Benchmarking is one of the key management techniques the construction industry now needs to adopt if it is to meet challenging new efficiency and productivity targets as well as clients' demands for best value. Contracts are increasingly being awarded only to contractors who can demonstrate the lean construction practices that come with benchmarking.
This authoritative and accessible book:
* clarifies the thinking behind benchmarking and why firms must now adopt it
*shows how to set up effective benchmarking
*explains the theoretical background and offers clear, practical guidance
*demonstrates best practice though reference to case studies.
There are nine case studies describing the use of KPIs and the application of the EFQM excellence model - including contributions from Morrison and John Mowlem
The author
Steve McCabe is senior lecturer in the School of Property and Construction at the University of Central England in Birmingham. He has conducted extensive research in quality improvement techniques and benchmarking and has wide experience in industry with a number of contractors and within the local authority sector.
This authoritative and accessible book:
* clarifies the thinking behind benchmarking and why firms must now adopt it
*shows how to set up effective benchmarking
*explains the theoretical background and offers clear, practical guidance
*demonstrates best practice though reference to case studies.
There are nine case studies describing the use of KPIs and the application of the EFQM excellence model - including contributions from Morrison and John Mowlem
The author
Steve McCabe is senior lecturer in the School of Property and Construction at the University of Central England in Birmingham. He has conducted extensive research in quality improvement techniques and benchmarking and has wide experience in industry with a number of contractors and within the local authority sector.
Reviews / Votes
'This authoritative, comprehensive and admirably readable book is well timed . All those involved in planning, managing and executing construction projects should make a point of reading and absorbing its wealth of background and practical advice.'Gareth Thomas, Construction Productivity Network
More details
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: 17 mm
Weight
535 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-632-05564-7 (9780632055647)
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Steven Mccabe
Benchmarking in Construction
E-Book
04/2008
Wiley-Blackwell
€95.99
Available for download
Person
Steven McCabe, Senior Lecturer in construction management, University of Central England.
Author
Senior Lecturer, Faculty of the Built Environment, University of Central England in Birmingham
Content
Foreword by Gareth Thomas, Construction Productivity Network; Introduction; Getting to grips with the concepts; What is TQM and its importance to benchmarking; Facilitating a change in organisational culture; The use of critical success factors, processes and systems in benchmarking; Benchmarking customer satisfaction; How to become world class - the importance of models for achieving excellence; Moving from theory to practice - case studies of benchmarking and best practice including contributions from: AMEC, Mowlem, Hilton Hotel Group, Kaverner, Amey, Barhale and Miller Civil Engineering