Sustainable value management for construction projects. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Ayodeji E. Oke, Clinton O. Aigbavboa.
• Authors: Oke, Ayodeji E; Aigbavboa, Clinton
• Contents: Preface; Contents; About the Authors; Background Information of the Book; 1 General Introduction; Abstract; Introduction; Value in Construction; Perceptions of Value Management; Project Cost Saving Exercise; Objective of the Book; Summary; References; Value Management for Construction; 2 The Concept of Value Management; Abstract; Introduction; History of Value Management; Aim and Definition of Value Management; Value Management, Engineering and Analysis; Value Methodology; Value Planning; Value Control; Value Analysis; Value Engineering; Value Management and Construction Industry. Risks of Value Management in ConstructionSufficient Time for the Study; Completeness of Cost Information; Related Functions of Components or Elements; Uniqueness of Construction Projects; Quality of End Product; Selection of Team Members; Representation of Original Design Team; Choice of Facilitator; Support for the Practice; Timing of the Exercise; New Concept for Stakeholders; Cost of Value Management in Construction; Cost of Facilitator; Cost of Other Participants; Cost of Venue; Administrative Cost; Information Gathering Cost; Indirect and Other Costs; Summary; References. 3 Value Management as a DisciplineAbstract; Introduction; Value Management Procedure; Pre-study Phase; Information Stage; Function Analysis; Creative Phase; Evaluation Phase; Development Phase; Presentation Phase; Post-study Phase; Facilitation of Value Management; Roles of Value Management Team Members; Whole-Life Costing; Value, Function and Quality; Value, Cost, Worth and Price; Concept of Unnecessary Cost; Summary; References; Sustainable Construction; 4 Construction Projects and Stakeholders; Abstract; Introduction; Objectives of Construction Projects; Construction as a Process. Conception PhaseInception Phase; Feasibility Phase; Outline Proposal Phase; Scheme Design Phase; Detailed Design Phase; Production Information Phase; Tender Action Phase; Project Planning Phase; Site Operation Phase; Completion Phase; Handover and Feedback; Operation and Usage Phase; Re-use and Demolition; Attributes of Construction Projects; Dynamic; Scope; Multidisciplinary; Multifaceted; Schedule Based; Risky; Waste Generating; Expensive; Complex; Unpredictable; Stressful; Stakeholders in Project Construction; Team Roles of Construction Project Stakeholders; Plant; Specialist. Completer or FinisherImplementer; Team Worker; Monitor or Evaluator; Shaper; Coordinator; Resource Investigator; Summary; References; 5 Measures of Project Success; Abstract; Introduction; Success of Construction Project; Cost; Time; Quality; Operational Performance; Value and Profit; Health and Safety; Stakeholders' Satisfaction; Sustainability; Summary; References; 6 Sustainability in Construction; Abstract; Introduction; History of Sustainability in Construction; Construction Sustainability; Attributes of Sustainable Construction; Elements of Sustainable Construction; Socio-Cultural.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource (xvii, 195 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 624.068; Energy; Construction industry -- Management; Sustainable construction; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Civil -- General; Construction industry -- Management; Sustainable construction; Energy; Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings; Building Construction and Design; Sustainable Development; Sustainability Management; Construction Management; Technology & Engineering -- Construction -- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning; Science -- Environmental Science; Business & Economics -- Development -- Sustainable Development; Technology & Engineering -- Construction -- General; Building construction & materials; Sustainability; Business & the environment, 'Green' approaches to business; Building skills & trades; Sustainable architecture; Sustainable development; Engineering; Architecture -- Sustainability & Green Design; Environmentally-friendly architecture & design; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319541518
• Related ISBNs: 331954151X; 9783319541501; 3319541501
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed March 29, 2017).
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