{"product_id":"operations-management-for-construction-chris-march-9780415371124","title":"Operations Management for Construction","description":"\u003cp\u003eStudents studying construction management and related subjects need to have a broad understanding of the major aspects of controlling the building processes. \u003cem\u003eOperations Management for Construction \u003c\/em\u003eis one of three textbooks (\u003cem\u003eBusiness Organisation\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eOperations Management\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFinance Control\u003c\/em\u003e) written to systematically cover the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFocusing on construction sites and operations which are challenging to run, Chris March explores issues such as the setting up of the site, the deciding of the methodology of construction, and the sequence of work and resourcing. As changing and increasing regulations affect the way sites are managed, he also considers the issues and methods of successful administering, safety, quality and environment. Finally, the contractor's responsibility to the environment, including relationships with third parties, selection of materials, waste management and sustainability is discussed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChris March has a wealth of practical experience in the construction industry, as well as considerable experience of teaching, which he uses to support the theory and principles set out in the book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Chris March\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415371120\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415371124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 222\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.08lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.56d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eScitech Book News\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2009 pg. 147","brand":"Chris March","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48064906625279,"sku":"9780415371124","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_95b9a6b8-9226-4755-929f-5e189d01029a.jpg?v=1768671833","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/operations-management-for-construction-chris-march-9780415371124","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}