Introduction to Building Management
6th Edition
Published on 21. August 2012
495 pages
978-1-135-13792-2 (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
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Reflowable
File size
91,22 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-135-13792-2 (9781135137922)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
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
Book
05/1995
6th Edition
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Persons
R.E. Calvert, D.C.H. Coles, G.J. Bailey
Content
Part 1 Introduction; Chapter 1 The Meaning of Management; Chapter 2 The Role of Industry in Society; Part 2 Management in Principle; Chapter 3 Historical; Chapter 4 Processes; Chapter 5 Organization; Chapter 6 Behavioural science; Chapter 7 Communications; Part 3 Management in Practice; Chapter 8 Corporate Planning; Chapter 9 Finance; Chapter 10 Marketing; Chapter 11 Design, Research and Development; Chapter 12 Personnel; Chapter 13 Office Organization and Methods; Chapter 14 Purchasing; Chapter 15 Plant management; Chapter 16 Construction Planning; Chapter 17 Site Layout and Organization; Chapter 18 Contract Supervision; Part 4 Management Techniques; Chapter 19 Statistics and Sampling; Chapter 20 Work Study;
