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Hardcover. The definitive contracting reference for the construction industry, updated and expanded Construction Contracting, the industry's leading professional reference for five decades, has been updated to reflect current practices, business methods, management techniques, codes, and regulations. Num Pages: 688 pages. BIC Classification: KJM; KNJC; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 200 x 243 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1314.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition
- 8th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118693216
- ISBN
- 9781118693216
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.25
€ 189.25
Paperback. Num Pages: 433 pages, diagrams. BIC Classification: GBC; KNJ; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 230 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 753.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- R.S. Means Company Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 433
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780876292839
- ISBN
- 9780876292839
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.87
€ 122.87
Paperback. Big Steel examines trade, competition, and survival in a key industry under globalizing pressures. Num Pages: 248 pages, figures. BIC Classification: KCP; KNJH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of British Columbia Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780774816663
- ISBN
- 9780774816663
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.59
€ 40.99
€ 36.59
Hardcover. Public Private Partnership is a key issue in the construction industry -- causing much concern among contractors, funders and facility managers. Demand has been building for a thorough analysis. Editor(s): Akintoye, Akintola; Beck, Matthias; Hardcastle, Cliff. Num Pages: 448 pages, 25. BIC Classification: KJMD; KNJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 263 x 187 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1000.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632064656
- ISBN
- 9780632064656
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.52
€ 144.52
Paperback. aeo first update since 1983 -- major developments in construction management since then aeo other textbooks concentrate on the management of projects -- this deals with managing a contractora s business aeo well established text with well known authors aeo first edition published by Longman Pearson 0--852--30522--5. Num Pages: 392 pages, 228. BIC Classification: KJM; KNJ; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 175 x 19. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632064021
- ISBN
- 9780632064021
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.72
€ 75.72
Hardcover. Defective construction work, whether the result of inadequate design, faulty workmanship or poor materials - or some combination of these failings - is a frequent cause of legal disputes. Someone is usually to blame, either the builder or one or more of the professional consultants, or even the entire project team. Num Pages: 224 pages, 0. BIC Classification: KNJC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 181 x 17. Weight in Grams: 638.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632059294
- ISBN
- 9780632059294
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.70
€ 140.70
Hardcover. It is often said that in order to know where we are going, we need to know where we have been. For some years the construction industry has been challenged to deliver better performance in terms of value for money, timelier construction and defect free building. Behind this remodelling of an industry is Government. Editor(s): Murray, Mike; Langford, David. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; JPQB; KNJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 181 x 20. Weight in Grams: 710.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632059287
- ISBN
- 9780632059287
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.58
€ 161.58
Paperback. Construction has been an industry characterised by disputes, fierce competitiveness and fragmentation -- all major obstacles to development. Now, however, a relationship--based approach to project procurement, through partnering and alliancing, aims to bring about a fundamental change. Editor(s): Walker, Derek H. T.; Hampson, Keith. Num Pages: 320 pages, 75. BIC Classification: KJM; KNJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 173 x 16. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632058860
- ISBN
- 9780632058860
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 138.15
€ 138.15
Paperback. A recent construction project in Singapore involved a Russian plant, a Japanese management team, Australian and Italian engineers, Thai steel workers and a labour force from throughout Asia. The recent growth explosion of multi--nationals and the lowering of trade barriers is pushing the globalization of construction at a startling pace. Num Pages: 244 pages, 50. BIC Classification: KNJ; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 170 x 14. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632058532
- ISBN
- 9780632058532
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 112.67
€ 112.67
Paperback. This handbook covers all the practices and procedures the quantity surveyor working in a contractora s office needs to know -- from budgets and forecasts to cost--value comparisons and partnering. Num Pages: 192 pages, 20. BIC Classification: KNJ; TNCB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632058273
- ISBN
- 9780632058273
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.71
€ 61.71
Paperback. The design and construction of building projects is a complex and demanding process. It involves a variety of disciplines, including architecture, quantity surveying, engineering and construction management. Num Pages: 210 pages, 38. BIC Classification: KFF; KNJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 12. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632058051
- ISBN
- 9780632058051
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.72
€ 75.72
Paperback. Since it came into force on 31 January 1997 the Arbitration Act 1996 has generally been welcomed by users and practitioners in the construction industry. It has fulfilled expectations that it would provide a user-friendly and practical basis of resolving disputes arising from construction contracts in a fair, expeditious and economical way. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; KNJ; KNXB3; LNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 19. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 5th Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632057412
- ISBN
- 9780632057412
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 112.67
€ 112.67
Hardcover. aeo the construction industry is now faced with a completely new system of dispute resolution aeo this book is highly practical yet authoritative and includes all the key court cases aeo the author is an experienced adjudicator and regular contributor to a Buildinga magazine. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; KNJC; KNXB3; LNCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 257 x 180 x 22. Weight in Grams: 654.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632056514
- ISBN
- 9780632056514
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 141.99
€ 141.99
Paperback. Achieving value in construction is now emerging as the main challenge facing the construction team if they are to offer the best service for the client. No longer is the aim simply to keep costs under control. Editor(s): Kelly, John; Morledge, Roy; Wilkinson, Sara J. Num Pages: 320 pages, 50 illustrations. BIC Classification: KNJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 180 x 17. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632056118
- ISBN
- 9780632056118
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.72
€ 75.72
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.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632055647
- ISBN
- 9780632055647
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 117.76
€ 117.76
Paperback. The chance of being claimed against is a major risk factor for every building designer, engineer, quantity surveyor and project manager. Quite apart from the many cases which go to court, many other claims are settled before they reach that stage. Num Pages: 304 pages, 10. BIC Classification: KJMD; KNJ; LN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 172 x 19. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632053261
- ISBN
- 9780632053261
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 154.72
€ 154.72
Paperback. This book reviews the general theory of strategy, relates it to the particular circumstances of the construction industry, and shows how it can be applied in practice. It brings together ideas from economics, marketing, management, business and politics to develop strategic management for both contractorsa firms and the associated professions. Num Pages: 256 pages, 30 illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: KJM; KNJC; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 174 x 14. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632049998
- ISBN
- 9780632049998
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 96.11
€ 96.11
Hardcover. aeo the first book to review procurement law for the construction industry aeo substantial time, and therefore cost, involved with many tenders and litigation therefore growing in this area aeo reviews a wider range of cases than usual, including Scotland, the Commonwealth, USA and South Africa. Num Pages: 944 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; KNJ; LNKJ; LNKW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 178 x 59. Weight in Grams: 1846.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 944
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632049271
- ISBN
- 9780632049271
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 317.81
€ 317.81
Paperback. Cash flow was described by Lord Denning as the a lifeblooda of the construction industry, and nowhere is the significance of cash flow more apparent than in the area of set--off. The question of which party is to hold the money pending resolution of a dispute is of major concern on many contracts. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; KNJ; LNCJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 175 x 12. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632048243
- ISBN
- 9780632048243
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 154.72
€ 154.72
Paperback. Now in its 5th edition, this well established text first examines individual management techniques and then demonstrates these in practice, via a large new section of case studies based on actual building projects. This edition also features a revised section on costing and a new set of exercises for students. Num Pages: 320 pages, 130. BIC Classification: 1DBK; KJM; KNJC; TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 194 x 236 x 18. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 5th Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632038626
- ISBN
- 9780632038626
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 93.56
€ 93.56
Paperback. The construction industry is subject to more risk and uncertainty than perhaps any other industry. Yet, surprisingly, managerial techniques used to identify, analyse and respond to risk were not applied in the industry until the 80a s. Existing texts deal with the theoretical concepts of risk and the techniques that identify and manage it. Num Pages: 224 pages, 60. BIC Classification: KJM; KNJC; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 191 x 12. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632028160
- ISBN
- 9780632028160
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 99.93
€ 99.93
Hardcover. A straightforward description providing readers with a guide to contract law as it relates to construction contracting. Thoroughly explains when a lawyer may or may not be needed and offers guidance for working with one. Prior notice provisions, no damage for delay clauses and conditional payment provisions are among the topics covered. Series: Wiley Series of Practical Construction Guides. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KNJC; LNCJ; LNKJ; LNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 257 x 186 x 27. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471574149
- ISBN
- 9780471574149
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.95
€ 192.95
Hardcover. Provides a wide insight into the construction business, showing the reader how a contractor organizes a construction company and controls his work. Offers a practical and direct approach and describes how a business starts up, how it's organized and how it's financed. Series: Wiley Series of Practical Construction Guides. Num Pages: 248 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: KJM; KJVS; KNJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 166 x 21. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471536369
- ISBN
- 9780471536369
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 182.76
€ 182.76
Hardcover. The turnover rate for companies in the construction industry is high. This book identifies the ten key elements of contractor failure and shows how to avoid them. Each element of failure is defined, illustrated by real examples, and ways are discussed to avoid or minimize the risks involved. Series: Wiley Series of Practical Construction Guides. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KNJC; TNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 165 x 242 x 18. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471513247
- ISBN
- 9780471513247
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.00
€ 138.00