TY  - BOOK
AU  - Sherratt,Fred
AU  - Farrell,Peter
TI  - Introduction to construction management
SN  - 9780415707428 (pbk : alk. paper)
AV  - TH 438 .Sh57 2015
PY  - 2015///]
CY  - Abingdon, Oxon, New York, NY
PB  - Routledge
KW  - Building
KW  - Superintendence
KW  - Construction industry
KW  - Management
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index
N2  - Management in the construction industry is a complex task, with team members often undertaking hazardous work, complying with stacks of regulations and legal requirements, and under the constant threat of plans going awry, however there is no need for all construction management textbooks to be so complicated.

Starting with a general overview of the industry, Introduction to Construction Management is the beginner?s guide to key concepts, terms, processes and practices associated with modern construction management in the UK. Supported by diagrams, illustrations and case studies, this book explores construction management from a variety of perspectives, including:

Production management
Commercial management
Quality management
Health and Safety management
Environmental management
Also incorporated are important industry trends including sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and the advent of BIM. This is the most approachable text available for anyone starting to learn about construction management, at HNC/HND, FdSc, or BSc level
ER  -