Operations Management for Construction

<p>Students studying construction management and related subjects need to have a broad understanding of the major aspects of controlling the building processes. <em>Operations Management for Construction </em>is one of three textbooks (<em>Business Organisation</em> <em>Operations Management</em> and <em>Finance Control</em>) written to systematically cover the field.</p><p>Focusing 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. </p><p>Chris 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. </p>