Managing performance in construction
By: Leonhard E. Bernold and Simaan M. AbouRizk
Contributors: AbouRizk, S. M.; Wiley online library
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Hoboken, N.J
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
ISBN-13: 9780470638996; 9780470919682
Subjects: Construction industry; Labor productivity; Engineering; Engineering: Civil; Personnel management
Description: Construction is the country's single largest manufacturing industry. However, it is a sector that lacks benchmarks against which to gauge performance. This modern thinking intends to provide insight to construction productivity improvement. Taking cues from manufacturing sectors such as computer, automobile and chemical companies, this book will apply the lessons learned to building construction. Supported with a range of pedagogical devices, the book will be of equal value to construction managers and civil engineers, and students with different learning methods.
Notes: Includes index.

Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: Frontmatter; title: Indicators of an Industry in Transition; title: Productivity in the Spotlight; title: Cornerstones of Efficient Site Operation; title: Introduction to Simulation and Its Use in Modeling Production Systems; title: A Case Study: Applying Simulation to Tunnel Construction; title: Competencies That Drive the Company; title: Productivity in a Healthy and Safe Work Environment; title: The Complexity of Human Motivation; title: Performance Factors of Leaders and Teams; title: Communication: The Nerve System of Construction; title: Performance Management; title: Appendix: An Overview of Modeling Elements in Simphony; title: Glossary; title: Index.