{"product_id":"construction-uk-isbn-9781405159432","title":"Construction UK","description":"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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eConstruction UK\u003c\/i\u003e: 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis new edition is updated with:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe latest DTI statistics, including new information on causes accidents\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ean examination of the effectiveness of initiatives post-Egan\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea new section on the influence of European initiatives\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eexpanded coverage of sustainability and the environmental drivers affecting construction – as well as the industry’s response\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ean enlarged section on labour resources and the skills gap\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea new look at the role of IT and how it is changing the design, construction and operation of buildings\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003enew case studies on Holyrood and on Wembley Stadium.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Students and all those interested in the built environment - architecture, engineering, surveying, construction - will find this a highly accessible and stimulating approach.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ci\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePreface\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/i\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Triumphs, Troubles and Reports\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe story of a great building.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRise of an industry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndustry reform: Origins and responses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersisent problems and some solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn overview of the book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor further study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Who Needs Construction?\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: some peculiarities of construction demand.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemand for construction: the general picture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe industry’s clients and the determinants of demand.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFluctuations in demand over time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion and summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor further study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Profiles of\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ethe Industry\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: what is the construction industry?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe structure of the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Industry sectors and organisation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructural changes and their impact.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor further study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 The Workforce on Site\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: changing trends in employment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndustrial relations: the rise and fall of unionised labour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe structure of employment: the consequences of the rise in self employment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBridging the gap-Training and skills.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth and safety.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor further study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Professionals and Managers\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: fragmented professions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe designers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArchitects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngineers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe managers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuantity surveyors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstruction Managers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCooperation or conflict?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegration of design and management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor further study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 The Growth of Contracting\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: the genesis of contracting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe early years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe great transformation – general contracting takes over.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe economic arguments for contracting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA case study: the Palace of Westminster The twentieth century developments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor further study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Procurement, Contracts and the Way Ahead\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe practice of frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe traditional system.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement contracting and contract management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign and build.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContracts and subcontracts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLatham, procurement and contracts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEgan and the shift to partnering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor further study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Building Production – Site or Factory?\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA building is not a motor car – is it?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModularisation and off site manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoordinating the process: managing the supply chain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegrating the whole process: some solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor further study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Construction and the Environment\u003c\/b\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe argument for sustainable construction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding materials and the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe built environment – a holistic perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuture challenges and possible solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor further study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 The Government and the Building Industry\u003c\/b\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndustry and state – a review of the points from earlier chapters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase study one – the Building Regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase study two – cowboys?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEndpiece\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNotes and References\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSelected Bibliography\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eIndex\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  First edition writtten by Ralph Morton (deceased), formerly of Liverpool John 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