Construction UK: Introduction to the Industry
Construction UK: Introduction to the Industry by Ralph Morton, published by Wiley-Blackwell on January 14, 2008, is a comprehensive overview of the construction industry in Great Britain. This second edition, consisting of 240 pages, provides a clear understanding of the industry’s nature and history, exploring its main features, including markets, key players, and operational methods. The book addresses contemporary issues such as sustainability, safety, efficiency, employment practices, and procurement, offering insights into the factors shaping the industry today.
Readers will find an updated examination of the latest DTI statistics, including new information on accident causes, and an analysis of post-Egan initiatives. The edition also features expanded discussions on sustainability and environmental drivers, as well as the industry’s response to these challenges. Additionally, it includes a new section on the influence of European initiatives, insights into labor resources and the skills gap, and a fresh look at the role of IT in transforming building design, construction, and operation. With its accessible approach, this book serves as a valuable resource for students and anyone interested in the built environment, including architecture, engineering, surveying, and construction.
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This thoroughly readable overview of the nature and history of the construction industry offers a clear understanding of how this vast and complex industry operates. Exploring its main features – the markets, the principal players, and ways of working – it provides a strong basis for further study.
Construction UK: introduction to the industry takes a fresh approach to today’s key issues – sustainability, safety, efficiency, employment practices and procurement. It explains why things are the way they are and investigates the powerful trends for change.
This new edition is updated with:
the latest DTI statistics, including new information on causes accidents
an examination of the effectiveness of initiatives post-Egan
a new section on the influence of European initiatives
expanded coverage of sustainability and the environmental drivers affecting construction – as well as the industry’s response
an enlarged section on labour resources and the skills gap
a new look at the role of IT and how it is changing the design, construction and operation of buildings
new case studies on Holyrood and on Wembley Stadium.
Students and all those interested in the built environment – architecture, engineering, surveying, construction – will find this a highly accessible and stimulating approach.
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