Total Construction Management: Lean Quality in Construction Project Delivery
- ISBN-10
- 1317439325
- ISBN-13
- 9781317439325
- Category
- Business & Economics
- Pages
- 610
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017-02-17
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Authors
- John S. Oakland, Marton Marosszeky
Description
A convergence of lean management and quality management thinking has taken place in organizations across many industries, including construction. Practices in procurement, design management and construction management are all evolving constantly and understanding these changes and how to react is essential to successful management. This book provides valuable insights for owners, designers and constructors in the construction sector. Starting by introducing the language of total quality, lean and operational excellence, this book takes the reader right up to the latest industry practice in this sector, and demonstrates the best way to manage change. Written by two of the world's leading experts, Total Construction Management: Lean quality in construction project delivery offers a clearly structured introduction to the most important management concepts and practices used in the global construction industry today. This authoritative book covers issues such as procurement, BIM, all forms of waste, construction safety, and design and construction management, all explained with international case studies. It is a perfect guide for managers in all parts of the industry, and ideal for those preparing to enter the industry.
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