{"product_id":"construction-risk-management-decision-making-alex-c-arthur-9781119693000","title":"Construction Risk Management Decision Making: Understanding Current Practices","description":"\u003cb\u003eCONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplores the relevance of systems thinking and behavioral science in construction risk management\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEffective risk management is a vital component of all successful construction projects. Although quantitative tools for evaluating data and minimizing risk are readily available, construction managers commonly adopt a more innate, experience-based approach. In \u003ci\u003eConstruction Risk Management Decision Making, \u003c\/i\u003e project manager and senior consultant Alex C. Arthur provides step-by-step advice on assessing and prioritizing risk using qualitative decision-making systems in the construction industry. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncorporating key theories and concepts from systems thinking and behavioral science, this highly practical guide focuses on the behavior patterns of real people in the industry, rather than complex quantitative techniques and data. Concise, easy-to-understand chapters highlight the current practices of construction risk management while helping readers view risk and decision making from a broader perspective. Throughout the book, the author presents invaluable insights into the ways construction professionals think and behave in the real world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddresses the actual risk management practices of construction professionals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplies human behavioral theories to the study of construction risk management decision making\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Illustrates the highly intuitive approaches prevalent in various construction projects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Features real-life case studies and practical examples throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eConstruction Risk Management Decision Making\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent textbook for advanced students in project management, engineering, construction, and surveying courses, and a must-have guide for practitioners of construction management, surveying, and architecture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alex C. Arthur\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1119693004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119693000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley-Blackwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/13\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 432\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.94d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alex C. Arthur","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44127665291519,"sku":"9781119693000","price":102.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6354224e-0776-4d3f-9557-c750f2d6f00f.jpg?v=1687454543","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/construction-risk-management-decision-making-alex-c-arthur-9781119693000","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}