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Steven McCabe - Benchmarking in Construction - 9780632055647 - V9780632055647
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Benchmarking in Construction

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Description for Benchmarking in Construction Paperback. 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 clientsa demands for best value. Num Pages: 304 pages, 35. BIC Classification: KJM; KNJC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 17. Weight in Grams: 512.
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 ... Read more

*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.

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Number of Pages
308
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780632055647
SKU
V9780632055647
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-50

About Steven McCabe
Steven McCabe, Senior Lecturer in construction management, University of Central England.

Reviews for Benchmarking in Construction
'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

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