Modern construction : lean project delivery and integrated practices /: lean project delivery and integrated practices. (©2011)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Lincoln H. Forbes, Syed M. Ahmed.
• Other Names: Forbes, Lincoln H; Ahmed, Syed M (Syed Mahmood), 1960-
• Contents: 1. Overview of the construction industry -- 2. Productivity and performance measurement in construction -- 3. Foundations of lean construction -- 4. Lean process management -- 5. Lean process measurement and lean tools/Techniques -- 6. Lean construction applications -- 7. Lean-based project delivery methods -- 8. Information and communication technology/Building information modeling -- 9. Quality management in construction : a complement to lean construction -- 10. Sustainable construction : sustainability and commissioning -- 11. Selected performance improvement tools and techniques -- 12. Safety management -- 13. Management and worker factors -- 14. Systems integration approaches -- 15. Learning from projects and enhancing lean project delivery and IPD.
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2011
• Copyright Date: 2011
• Extent: 1 online resource (xxxiv, 490 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 690.068; Building; Lean manufacturing; Construction industry -- Management; Construction industry -- Cost control; Project management; Construction industry; Cost control; Management; Engineering; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Construction -- General; Building; Construction industry -- Cost control; Construction industry -- Management; Lean manufacturing; Project management; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781420063134; 1420063138
• Related ISBNs: 9781420063127; 142006312X
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.