Introduction to Building Management

This is the classic practical introduction to the broad principles of building management. It is suitable for both students and practising construction professionals who are concerned with greater efficiency within the construction industry. As a general textbook for the student, the introduction covers the entire field in some depth providing a firm foundation for additional reading. The text is closely geared to the chartered Institute of Building (Member) Parts I and II examinations. The book includes examples based upon and related to working experience. It will also be found valuable by students reading for the examinations of other professional bodies in the construction industry, and by HNC/D students. Geared specifically for Chartered Institute of Building exam requirements, it includes a simple introduction that supplies students with comprehensive basic information. Clear layout makes this an easy-to-use reference book.

ISBN 0750605103   Pages 495 ISBN13 9780750605106 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd   Weight (grammes) 480 Imprint Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd   Published in Oxford Format Paperback   Height (mm) 216 Publication date 18 May 1995   Width (mm) 138 Library of Congress 95-3604   Spine width (mm) 21 DEWEY 690.068   Academic level Professional / Scholarly DEWEY edition DC20

		Preface to Sixth Edition
		Revisers' note
		Preface to Fifth Edition
		Preface to Fourth Edition
		Preface to Third Edition
		Preface to First Edition
1		The Meaning of Management		3
2		The Role of Industry in Society		6
3		Historical		21
4		Processes		30
5		Organization		42
6		Behavioural Science		59
7		Communications		83
8		Corporate Planning		95
9		Finance		100
10		Marketing		132
11		Design, Research and Development		141
12		Personnel		152
13		Office Organization and Methods		182
14		Purchasing		193
15		Plant Management		200
16		Construction Planning		206
17		Site Layout and Organization		288
18		Contract Supervision		300
19		Statistics and sampling		313
20		Work Study		347
		Appendix 1 Terms used in CPM		380
		Appendix 2 Metric conversion factors		383
		Index		385

'This popular introductory book on building management has been greatly welcomed by countless hundreds of students since it was first published in 1964. Despite the wide breadth of its content, the book covers all these components in considerable depth and is well supported by many useful illustrations.' ASI Journal 'Regarded by many within the construction industry as the finest volume on management available.' Construction Promoter

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