Examining the implications of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act (The Construction Act), one of the most important pieces of construction legislation in the UK in recent years. The book provides practical guidance to help construction practitioners rise to the challenge of getting to grips with the implications of the Act. The book is written by a lawyer who works with one of the leading law firms engaged in this area and is aimed at all professionals engaged in the construction industry. Contents: Foreword is by Sir Michael Latham - Introduction Are you covered by the Act? How the …

This book helps the reader develop a deeper understanding of the role of the producer of building and civil engineering work in the development of the built environment. It is aimed at all construction professionals, including architects, surveyors, civil engineers and builders who want to broaden their knowledge on the production of construction work. It will also be of interest to clients and their project managers who are engaged, or about to be engaged, in building work. Importantly, each chapter includes a relevant case study. Contents: Management of information systems; Decision making methodology for methods of production; Construction planning; Operational …

Written by world-famous lawyer Julian Critchlow, this book takes a balanced and pragmatic approach in trying to fill the gap of practical information on implementing partnering in the construction industry. Partnering is the radical new approach designed to reduce disputes in the construction industry. The book begins by considering the nature of partnering in the construction industry and what distinguishes it from other approaches. Importantly, it evaluates partnering in terms of both advantages and disadvantages. After a section on what partnering is, the bulk of the book explores the central issue of how partnering may be implemented and the potential …

This book examines the design and build (D&B) method of procurement in the construction industry: its strengths, weaknesses and idiosyncrasies. Crucially, case studies of D&B projects on which the author has worked are included. The book begins by looking at the reasons for the increasing interest in D&B; it then examines the basic components and principles of D&B, covering such issues as what is a D&B contract, the level and scope of liabilities - and hybrids - what do they really mean and how many of them are there (design, manage, construct etc.)? Chapters include: the basic principles; the basic …

Hot Topics in Cell Biology is a definitive overview of the state of the art research in cell biology. It is based on papers presented by leading researchers at the Spanish Society for Cell Biology’s XIV Congress, a congress that strives to achieve scientific excellence. Participants were asked to prepare a mini review of current and likely future development in their area of research. This book is based on those reviews. As such, it is therefore an analysis of current and future trends. Key features include: contributions from some of the world’s leading researchers; multidisciplinary topics from basic to applied …

Is an interpretation and implementation of ISO 9000 in the construction industry. Through the use of case studies, the book deals with the non-technical attributes of quality management systems in the construction industry and how these may influence the effectiveness of ISO 9000 requirements. The book explains and provides the solutions on how behavioural influence, environmental changes, legal implications, and quality cost measurements can be managed within construction firms to achieve effective quality management systems. The book also provides practical examples of ISO 9000 and large building projects as well as the smaller construction firms. Chapters include: development and implementation …

This manual provides a handy, straightforward summary of energy efficient building use. It assumes no prior knowledge of the subject. It looks at building fabric as well as building services. It provides background on building regulations, energy audits, how to calculate the cost effectiveness of new measures and looks at the latest green issues and government tax policies. It summarises the essentials, rather than dealing with complex theory. It is aimed at busy managers. Chapters include: energy efficient buildings; building design - passive environmental controls; building design - active environmental controls; life cycle costing and net saving; conducting energy audits; …