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Master Locksmithing
McGraw-Hill 2007; US$ 39.95Boost Your Career Potential with Today's Most Complete Guideto Advanced Locksmithing Skills, Techniques, and Systems!. Turn to Master Locksmithing for clear, nontechnical guidance on the full range of advanced locksmithing skills, techniques, and systems. Written by the renowned locksmithing author Bill Phillips, this career-building resource provides... more...
Evaluating Contract Claims
Wiley 2009; US$ 140.00Most medium to large construction contracts include a claim for extra payment for variations or disruption to the programme. Whilst the causes of the claim are often well documented, what can and cannot be included in the payment is often misunderstood and the calculation of quantum consequently becomes vague and poorly substantiated. Thoroughly updated... more...
Managing Construction Logistics
Wiley 2010; US$ 84.99Every major industry except construction uses logistics to improve its bottom line… Poor logistics is costing the construction industry at least £3 billion a year according to a report – ‘Improving Construction Logistics’ – published by the Strategic Forum for Construction. Additional costs arise as a result... more...
Organization Management in Construction
Taylor and Francis 2011; US$ 49.95Today?s construction environment is changing at an unprecedented pace and executives are facing a diverse set of issues ? globalization, economics, workforce demographics, and technology. Moreover the traditional issues of competition and delivery are being challenged by new laws and new industry entrants; and the tasks of project and organization... more...
Quality Management in Construction Projects
CRC Press 2010; US$ 94.95Written for those working in the construction industry, this concise reference presents key information regarding various approaches to quality assurance. Employing a condensed, easy-to-read format, this book presents valuable quality-related data and guidelines, with coverage that spans from project inception through to issuance of a completion certificate.... more...
Subsea Pipelines and Risers
Elsevier Science 2005; US$ 315.00? Updated edition of a best-selling title ? Author brings 25 years experience to the work ? Addresses the key issues of economy and environment Marine pipelines for the transportation of oil and gas have become a safe and reliable way to exploit the valuable resources below the world?s seas and oceans. The design of these pipelines is a relatively... more...
Corporate Strategy in Construction
Wiley 2010; US$ 84.99This book draws together the main elements of strategic management theory and considers their relevance to contemporary practice in construction. It helps students understand what corporate strategy involves and how it is possible to develop a proactive approach to the management of key organisational resources that are essential to attain objectives.... more...
The Engineer's Manual of Construction Site Planning
Wiley 2013; US$ 82.50This handbook addresses problems facing the engineer when preparing to build, both during the contract bidding phase and after a contract has been concluded. It offers clear guidelines for planning the resources and machinery on site, as well as the safe positioning of roads, cranes, storage and temporary buildings. Site planning activities... more...
Integral and Semi-Integral Bridges
Wiley 2009; US$ 155.00Worldwide, integral type bridges are being used in greater numbers in lieu of jointed bridges because of their structural simplicity, first-cost economy, and outstanding durability. In the UK and the US states of Tennessee and Missouri, for example, the construction of most moderate length bridges is based on the integral bridge concept. The state... more...
Manual of First and Second Fixing Carpentry
Taylor and Francis 2010; US$ 42.95Beginning with the fundamentals of carpentry work within a domestic construction setting, this book goes on to cover a wide range of first-fixing operations prior to plastering and second-fixing operations after plastering. Each chapter covers the subject in great detail with step-by-step illustrations and text. Now in full colour, this edition... more...









