TY - BOOK AU - Sherratt,Fred AU - Farrell,Peter TI - Introduction to construction management SN - 9780415707428 AV - TH438 .S4826 2015 U1 - 624.068 SH.I 2015 23 PY - 2015/// CY - Abingdon, Oxon, New York, NY PB - Routledge KW - Building KW - Superintendence KW - Construction industry KW - Management N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 314-317) and index; The construction industry -- Construction management in theory -- Construction management in practice -- New directions in construction management N2 - A "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"--Page 4 of cover UR - https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/coventry/detail.action?docID=1924453&query=Introduction+to+construction+management ER -