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Before you begin investing or trading in metals, you need authoritative information and proven investment strategies. You need  Precious Metal Investing For Dummies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventions Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You’re Not to Read 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book is Organized 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Breaking Down Precious Metals 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Mining the Landscape of Metals 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: Investing Vehicles 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart IV: Investment Strategies 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Breaking Down Precious Metals 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: A Compelling History 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMining the History of Precious Metals 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding why less is more 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving the gold standard a gold medal 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing for the gold 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing the silver lining 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMentioning other metals 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Look at Track Records 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGold 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSilver 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther metals 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrappling with Bulls and Bears 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe precious metals 1980–1999 bear market 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe precious metals bull market of 2000– 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Diversifying with Metals 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Rising Inflation 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Versatility of Metals 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaching Your Financial Goals 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking appreciation 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking for the home run 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreserving your capital 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing precious metals to generate income 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Your Investing Style 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistinguishing between styles 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding yourself first 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe saver 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe investor 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe trader 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe speculator 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Whether to Get Physical or Own the Paper 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the conservative investor 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the growth investor 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the speculator 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the trader 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Amount Just Right 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the conservative investor 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the growth investor 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the speculator 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the trader 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: The Beauty and Benefits of Metals 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting Your Portfolio Against Inflation 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrecious metals against the dollar 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiversification against all currencies 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenefits for Investors 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafe haven 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrivacy 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInflation hedge 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDollar hedge 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiscation protection 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiquidity 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePortfolio diversification 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenefits for Traders and Speculators 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupply and demand 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuge gains potential 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrading versus speculating 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe benefits of speculating 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Recognizing the Risks 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Risk Means to You 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical risk 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarket risk 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExchange risk 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolitical risks 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe risk of fraud 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimizing Your Risk 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining knowledge 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing disciplined 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing patient 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiversification 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking risk your friend 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk-Management Tools 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeighing Risk Against Return 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Mining the Landscape of Metals 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Gold: All That Glitters 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Ancient Metal of Kings 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGold for the Record 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplaining all the bull 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelling the tale of the tape: Gold versus other investments 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssuring gold’s success 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecuring a Safe Haven from the Coming Storm 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading and understanding inflation 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching the dollar 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying and owning gold 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Gold Market 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGold market data and information 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndustrial supply and demand 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestment demand 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCentral banks 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGold Bugs 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGold Investing Resources 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Discovering the Secret of Silver 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Hybrid Potentials of Silver 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonetary uses for silver 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndustrial uses for silver 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearching Silver 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources of data 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources of informed opinion 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOwning Silver 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical silver 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaper silver 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSilver’s Compelling Future 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarket fundamentals 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe demand side 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe supply side 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe world needs more silver 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Legends of Silver 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJerome Smith 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTed Butler and the silver shortage 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDavid Morgan 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Platinum and Palladium 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Platinum Group Metals 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlatinum 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePalladium 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRhodium 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOsmium 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIridium 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRuthenium 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe investor’s best choices in the group 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlatinum Group Investment Vehicles 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBullion 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFutures 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStock Investments 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMutual Funds and ETFs 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch Resources 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Uranium 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControversial Past, Bright Future 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe uranium market 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUranium supply 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUranium demand 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUranium’s market performance 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThat ’70s metal 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeak oil and uranium 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUranium Investing Vehicles 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFutures 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMining stocks 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUranium exchange-traded funds 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptions 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Base Metals 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding How Base Metals Fit into Your Portfolio 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe building blocks of society 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe up and down for base metals 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBase metals and inflation 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBase metals versus precious metals 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePast performance 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCovering All the Bases 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCopper 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAluminum 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNickel 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZinc 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLead 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTin 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther metals 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBase Metal Investing Vehicles 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFutures 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptions 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMining stocks 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMutual funds 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExchange-traded funds (ETFs) 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBase Metal Resources 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Investing Vehicles 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Buying Metals Direct 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeighty Matters 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Case for Physical Ownership 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat could go wrong with paper assets 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBullion versus numismatics 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther metals 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe risks of owning physical 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForms of Gold Physical Bullion 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmerican eagle gold bullion coins 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coin 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Krugerrand 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Canadian Maple Leaf 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther gold bullion 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSilver Physical Bullion 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmerican Eagle Silver Bullion Coins 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne-ounce rounds 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJunk silver bags 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe $1,000 bag of silver dollars 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 40% silver bag 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSilver bars and ingots 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlatinum bullion 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePalladium bullion 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBullion’s costs and fees 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo, what kind of silver is best? 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGold and silver commemorative coins 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBullion Dealers and Resources 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Precious Metals in Your IRA 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Purchasing Numismatic Coins 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Basics of Numismatics Coins 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfitable coin investing 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the grade 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation sources 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollectible Coins 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGold coins 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSilver coins 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther coins 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStill other coins: Commemoratives 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoin Services and Organizations 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation sharing 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrading services 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelling Your Coins 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBack to dealers 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo other investors 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eeBay and other auctions 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePricing information 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne final note 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Mining Stocks 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEssential Stock Investing 101 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStock investing for all 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMining stocks 101 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMining Stocks — Digging Deep 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMix and match 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe majors 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelopment companies 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEureka! Exploratory companies 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAncillary companies 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Down to the Nitty-Gritty 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe upside to mining stocks 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe risks of mining stocks 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMining properties 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHedging practices 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoosting Your Returns 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenerating income 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeveraging with warrants 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndexes 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Investing in Mutual Funds and ETFs 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMutual Funds 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages of mutual funds 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe downside of mutual funds 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeys to success with mutual funds 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Prospectus: Netting it out 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMutual Fund Resources 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExchange-Traded Funds 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe pros and cons of ETFs 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe world of precious metals ETFs 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther ETFs for the metals-minded 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eETF Resources 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe exchanges 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe issuers 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNewsletters 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeb sites 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Exploring Futures 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBack to the Futures 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow the futures market works 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat can be traded as a futures contract 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Players in the World of Futures 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe exchanges 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeculators 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHedgers 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe regulators 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Fundamentals of Futures Contracts 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeatures of the futures contract 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMetals Futures Contracts 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrecious metals contracts 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBase metals contracts 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMini-futures contracts 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePass the margin 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeverage: The double-edged sword 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Futures Trading Strategies 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic strategy #1: Going long 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic strategy #2: Going short 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic strategy #3: Spreads 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFutures versus Options on Futures 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFutures Resources 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Options 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Options Work 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe call option 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe put option 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources for beginners 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking Out Your Options 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the orders 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSomething for Everyone 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor those seeking gains 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncome strategy #1: Writing covered calls 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncome strategy #2: Writing puts 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimizing Risks with Options 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Profitable Combinations 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe zero-cost collar 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe straddle 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptions in the World of Precious Metals 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptions on mining stocks 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn option with no expiration? 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptions on ETFs and indexes 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptions on futures 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGolden Rules for Options Success 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptions Resources 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Investment Strategies 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Choosing a Trading Approach 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing a Boy Scout — Being Prepared 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe a voracious reader 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave your plan 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecide your market 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice with simulated trading 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking Out Your Vehicle 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStocks 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFutures 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptions 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting Your Trading Strategy 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing your market outlook 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStock trading coupled with 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\u003cp\u003eDealing with Futures 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterviewing a futures broker 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMargin in a futures account 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding problems in your account 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening a futures account 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFutures account commissions and fees 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFutures orders 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaged futures accounts 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome considerations about CTAs 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStock Brokerage Accounts 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStock brokers 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccount types 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening a stock brokerage account 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Orders 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStock brokerage services 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMargin in a stock brokerage account 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Using Technical Analysis 259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnical versus Fundamental Analysis 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe guts of technical analysis 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow about both? 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe tools of the trade 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking the Trend 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrend lengths 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChannels 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResistance and support 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharts 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLine charts 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBar charts 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCandlestick charts 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoint and figure charts 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChart Patterns 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHead and shoulders 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReverse head and shoulders 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCup and handle 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDouble tops and bottoms 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTriangles 269\u003c\/p\u003e 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There are text books on accounting methods and yet others on business management. This book does not aim to replace these specialized texts but brings together the elements of these subjects that young engineers working in industry  particularly the construction industry and its customers  need to understand.  \u003cp\u003eMost engineers learn about money the hard way: by experience in the workplace. The authors having done this themselves recognized the gap in engineers' education and set out to bridge it. This book is based on a 1996 course George Solt pioneered for final-year engineering undergraduates. The book is written in an approachable style and gives young engineers as well as mature engineers an insight into the way engineering businesses run, the importance of capital and the problems of cash flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Engineering Money is an excellent book for an undergraduate course dealing with return on investment issues for any contracted project, but particularly for engineering projects. The one-liner summary items would provide excellent starting points for a spirited class discussion. Highly recommended. 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Yet, surprisingly, managerial techniques used to identify, analyse and respond to risk were not applied in the industry until the 80a s. Existing texts deal with the theoretical concepts of risk and the techniques that identify and manage it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eList of figures; List of tables; Forward; Introduction; The aim of the book; \u003cb\u003ePart 1 - Putting risk into perspective:\u003c\/b\u003e; Introduction; Risk and reward go hand in hand; Risk and contruction; Risk - another four letter word; AGAP (All goes according to plan) and WHIF (What happens if); The people, the process and the risks; Clients of the industry; Have clients' needs changed? Privately financed infrastructure projects; What do clients want?; Investment in property; Consultatns and risk; Contracting and risk; \u003cb\u003ePart II The background to risk and uncertainty:\u003c\/b\u003e; Introduction; Defining risk and uncertainty; The uncertainty of life and construction projects; Dynamic and static risk; A threat and a challenge; Some fo ther basic rules for risk taking; Risk 'Place your waterline low'; The risky shift phenomenon - what happens when groups make decisions; The risk of not risking; Risk styles; Removing ignorance - and risk; Probability; Converting uncertainty to risk; Decision-making in the construction industry; Intuition; Bias and intuition; Experts and experience; Rules of thumb; Making a model; Reacting to information; Looking at the past to forecast the future; Types of information; Building a decision model to solve a problem; \u003cb\u003ePart III The risk management system:\u003c\/b\u003e Introduction; Developing a risk management framework; Risk identification; Sources of risk; Dependent and independent risk; Risk classification; Types of risk; Impact of risk; The risk hierarchy; Risk and the general environment; The market\/industry risk; The company risk; Project risk and individual risk; Consequence of risk; Risk reponse; Risk retention; Risk reduction; Risk transfer; Risk avoidance; Risk attitude; Summarising risk management; Risk management; \u003cb\u003ePart IV Some of the tools and techniques of risk management:\u003c\/b\u003e Introduction; Seeing the big picutre and tthe detail; Decision-making techniques; The risk premium; Risk-adjusted discount rate; Subjective probabilities; Decision analysis; Algorithms; Means-end chain; Decision matrix; Strategy; Decision trees; Bayesian theory; Stochastic decision tree analysis; Multi-attribute value theory; Specify the utility function; Case study; Summary; Sensitivity analysis; Spiider Diagram; Monte Carlo simulation; Portofolio theory; The aplication of portfolio analysis in the construction industry; Stochastic dominance; Cumulative distributions of illustrative portfolios; Conclusion; \u003cb\u003ePart V Utility and risk attitude:\u003c\/b\u003e Introduction; Risk exposure; Utility theory; Expected monetary value; Payoff matrix; The utility function; General types of characteristics of utility functions; The difference between EUV and EMV in practice; The use of utility theory in construction; Basic principle for the aplication of the theory; \u003cb\u003ePart VI Risks and the construction project - money, time and technical risks:\u003c\/b\u003e Introduction; Money and delivery sequence; Investment and development sequence; Cost considerations; Operational\/revenue considerations; The influence of taxation; Value considerations; Design and construction sequence; Time delivery sequence; Contractors and specialist contractors; Technical delivery sequence; A case study of the technical risks faced by the building surveyor; \u003cb\u003ePart VII Sensitivity analysis, breakeven analysis, and scenario analysis:\u003c\/b\u003e Sensitivity analysis; 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Response to risks 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 Successful risk management 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.9 Principles of contingency fund estimation 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 6.A: Alternative methods of risk analysis 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 The Contribution of Information Technology to Risk Modelling and Simulation 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Purpose of RMS 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 When to use RMS 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Requirements of the analyst 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Modelling and simulation 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Modelling using RMS 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Data management 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Analytical mechanisms 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.8 Classification of RMS 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.9 Selection of RMS 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.10 Modelling a project for risk management 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.11 Data requirements for realistic modelling 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.12 Choice of variable distribution 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.13 Case study 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.14 Case study simulations 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.15 Analysis of the result 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.16 Discussion of findings 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.17 Summary 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Risk Allocation in the Contracting and Procurement Cycle 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Typical contracting and procurement processes 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Value planning case study 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Known and unknown risks in contracts 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Risk allocation strategies 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Risk allocation according to payment mechanism 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Contract award 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Summary 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Managing Financial Risks in Major Construction and PFI \/ PPP Projects 142\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Project financing 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Types of finance 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Appraisal and validity of financing projects 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Typical financial risks 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Promoter 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Financial risk in concession contracts 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Global and elemental risks in concession contracts 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8 Summary 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Risks in International Construction Project Joint Ventures 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Background 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Concept of joint venture 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Motives for joint venture formation 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Assessing joint venture success 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Case study 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Summary 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgement 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Risk Management at Corporate, Strategic Business Unit and Project Levels 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Risk in organisations 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Risk management 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 The risk management process 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Benefits of risk management 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Recognising risks 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Why risk management is used 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7 Risk management actions at different levels 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.8 Summary 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Case Studies 184\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Heavy lift vessel design and fabrication programme risk assessment 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Risk identification 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 High Speed 1 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Brief history of HS1 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 The risk management process 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 Risk assessment, analysis and response 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.8 Summary of the preliminary schedule risk analysis results 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Risk Management in a Multi-Project Environment 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Drivers for the multi-project approach to project delivery 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 A conceptual model of the multi-project environment 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Risks that are unique to or amplified in multi-project environments 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 The change in mindset required to manage risk in multi-project environments 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 Summary 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther reading 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Key Issues and Guidance in Practical Risk Management 218\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Decision making 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Preparation for risk management 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Risk management process 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Models 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Uncertainty 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6 Socio-technical approach to risk 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7 Summary 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 231\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default 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1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 What is a contract? 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Purpose of building contracts 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Types of construction contracts 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Characteristics of a standard form 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Commonly used contracts 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Important background to SBC 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 SBC and variants 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Basic matters 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Works 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Drawings 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Specification 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Schedules 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Bills of quantities 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 The Standard Method of Measurement 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Privity of contract and the Third Party Act 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8 Third party rights and collateral warranties 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.9 Base Date 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.10 Common problems 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 About the contract documents 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 What constitutes the contract? 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 What are articles and recitals? 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 How to complete the contract form 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Priority of documents 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Errors, discrepancies and divergences 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Custody and copies 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Limits to use 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Reckoning days 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9 Certificates, notices and other communications 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.10 Applicable law 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.11 Common problems 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Related matters 40\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 as amended 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Entire contracts 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Express and implied terms 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Limitation periods 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Letters of intent 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Quantum meruit 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Limited companies 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Bonds 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.9 Common problems 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Ii Participants 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 The architect’s powers and duties 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 What the architect can do or must do 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Specific requirements under the JCT contract 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Powers 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 The architect’s design role under SBC 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 The architect as agent for the employer 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 No power to direct contractor 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Issue of certificates 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8 The issue of instructions 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.9 Instructions in detail 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.10 Issue of information 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.11 Duties under the contract 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.12 General duties 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.13 Does the architect have any duty to the contractor? 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.14 Common problems 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 The contractor’s powers and duties 82\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 What the contractor can do or must do 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Person-in-charge 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Access to the Works and premises 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Carrying out the Works 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Levels and setting out 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Workmanship and materials 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Contractor’s master programme and other documents 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 Statutory obligations 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.9 Antiquities 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.10 Drawings, details and information 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.11 Compliance with architect’s instructions 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.12 Suspension of performance 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.13 Does the contractor have a duty to warn of design defects? 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.14 Common problems 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 The employer’s powers and duties 110\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 What the employer can or must do 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Express and implied powers and duties 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 General powers 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 General duties 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Common problems 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Consultants 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 General points 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Quantity surveyors 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Employer’s representative\/project manager 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Structural engineers, mechanical engineers and others 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Common problems 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 The clerk of works 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Method of appointment 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Duties 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Snagging lists 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Defacing materials 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Common problems 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Sub-contractors and suppliers 134\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 General 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Assignment 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Sub-contracting 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Listed sub-contractors 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Named specialists 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Common problems 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Statutory authorities 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Work not forming part of the contract 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Statutory authorities in contract 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 The CDM Regulations 2007 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Common problems 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Iii Work in Progress 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Insurance 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Why insurance? 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Types of insurance in the contract 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 What is an indemnity? 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Injury to persons and property 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Things that are the liability of the employer 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 Insurance terms 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 Insurance of the Works: alternatives 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.8 A new building where the contractor is required to insure 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.9 A new building where the employer insures 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.10 Alterations or extensions to an existing building 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.11 Benefits for sub-contractors 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.12 The Joint Fire Code 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.13 Terrorism cover 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.14 Common problems 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Possession of the site 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 General 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Date of possession 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Common problems 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Extension of time 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Basics 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Extension of time 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Grounds 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Procedure 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Important conditions 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6 Common problems 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Liquidated damages 190\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 What are liquidated damages? 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Procedure 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Common problems 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Financial claims 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Loss and expense claims 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 Procedure 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Effect on regular progress 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4 The architect’s opinion 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5 Ascertainment 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6 Reimbursement under other contract provisions 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.7 Relevant matters forming the basis of a claim 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.8 Certification of direct loss and\/or expense 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.9 Contractor’s other rights and remedies 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.10 Common problems 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Architect’s instructions 210\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.1 Purpose 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2 Scope 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3 Common problems 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Variations 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.1 What is a variation? 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.2 Does extra work always involve payment? 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3 Valuation 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.4 Treatment of approximate quantities, defined and undefined provisional sums 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.5 If the conditions for carrying out other work are altered 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.6 Valuation of obligations and restrictions 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.7 Schedule 2 quotations 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.8 Acceleration 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.9 Daywork 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.10 Valuation of contractor’s designed portion 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.11 Common problems 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 Payment 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.1 The Contract Sum 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.2 Valuation 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.3 Method and timing 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.4 Payment procedure 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.5 Retention 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.6 Final payment 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.7 The effect of certificates 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.8 Off-site materials 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.9 Fluctuations 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.10 Common problems 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 Contractor’s design 254\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.1 Contractor’s Designed Portion (CDP) 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.2 Documents 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.3 The contractor’s obligations 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.4 Liability 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.5 Variations 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.6 Insurance 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.7 Common problems 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Iv Closing Stages 263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 Practical completion 263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.1 Definition 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.2 What the contract says 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.3 Consequences 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.4 Partial possession and sectional completion 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.5 Common problems 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e22 Defects liability 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.1 During construction 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.2 Rectification period 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.3 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BIM is beginning to change the way buildings look, the way they function, and the ways in which they are designed and built.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe\u003cb\u003eBIM Handbook, Third Edition\u003c\/b\u003eprovides an in-depth understanding of BIM technologies, the business and organizational issues associated with its implementation, and the profound advantages that effective use of BIM can provide to all members of a project team. Updates to this edition include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eInformation on the ways in which professionals should use BIM to gain maximum value\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew topics such as collaborative working, national and major construction clients, BIM standards and guides\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA di\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword to the Third Edition xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 1 Introduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.0 Executive Summary 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 The Current AEC Business Model 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Documented Inefficiencies of Traditional Approaches 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 BIM: New Tools and New Processes 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 BIM as a Lifecycle Platform 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 What Is Not a BIM Platform? 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 What Are the Benefits of BIM? 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analysis of similar concrete structures. There are no universally accepted rules for the analysis of connections in steel structures or the analysis of the stresses transferred from one connection to another. This book presents a general approach to steel connection analysis and check, which is the result of independent research that began more than fifteen years ago. It discusses the problems of connection analysis and describes a generally applicable methodology, based on Finite Element Analysis, for analyzing the connections in steel structures. That methodology has been implemented in software successfully, providing a fast, automatic, and flexible route to the design and analysis of the connections in steel structures. 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\u003cp\u003e1.3.1 Problem of Coded Standards 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.2 T-Stub in Eurocode 3 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.3 Eurocode 3 Component Model 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.4 Distribution of Internal Forces 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.5 Prying Forces 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3.6 Block Tearing 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Scope of This Book 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Automatic Modeling and Analysis of 3D Connections 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Acknowledgments 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Jnodes 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 BFEM 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 From the BFEM to the Member Model 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.1 Physical Model and the Analytical Model 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.2 Member Detection: Connection Codes 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.3 An Automatic Algorithm for Straight Prismatic Member Detection 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.4 Member Data Structure 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.5 Member Classification at a Node 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2.6 Member Mutual Alignment Coding 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Jnodes 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.1 Need for the Jnode Concept 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.2 Jnode Definition 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Jnode Analytics 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.1 Classification of Jnodes 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.2 Simple Jnodes 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.3 Hierarchical Jnodes 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.4 Central Jnodes 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.5 Cuspidal Jnodes 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.6 Tangent Jnodes 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.7 Constraints 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.8 Summary of Jnode Classification 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.9 Setting Connection Codes: Examples 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Equal Jnodes Detection 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.1 Toponode 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.2 Jnode Data Structure 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.3 Superimposable Member Couples 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.4 Criteria to Assess Jnodes Equality 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.5 Algorithm to Find Equal Jnodes 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.6 Examples 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Structural Connectivity Indices 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Particular Issues 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7.1 Symmetries 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7.2 Splitting of Jnodes 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7.3 Mutual Interaction of Different Jnodes, Jnode Clusters 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7.4 Tolerances 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8 Jclasses 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 A Model for Connection 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Terminology 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Graphs of Connections 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Subconstituents vs Layouts 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Classification of Connections 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Renodes 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 From Jnode to Renode Concept 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 BREP Geometrical Description of 3D Objects 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 The Scene 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.1 Generality 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.2 Members 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.3 Typical Fittings 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.4 Connectors 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Dual Geometry 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Automatic Connection Detection 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5.1 Faces in Contact 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5.2 Bolt Layouts 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5.3 Weld Layouts 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Elementary Operations 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Renode Logic and the Chains 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7.1 Minimum Compliance Criteria for Renode Good Design 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7.2 Chains 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7.3 Finding Chains 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Prenodes 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.9 After Scene Creation 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Pillars of Connection Analysis 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Equilibrium 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1.1 Generality 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1.2 Statics of Free Rigid Bodies 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Action Reaction Principle 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Statics of Connections 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.1 Equilibrium of Members in Renodes: Proper and Dual Models 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.2 Force Packets for Compound Members 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.3 Primary Unknowns: Iso-, Hypo-, and Hyperconnectivity 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Static Theorem of Limit Analysis 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 The Unsaid of the Engineering Simplified Methods 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Missing Pillars of Connection Analysis 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6.1 Buckling 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6.2 Fracture 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6.3 Slip 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6.4 Fatigue 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Analysis of Connections: General Path 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Connectors: Weld Layouts 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Considerations of Stiffness Matrix of Connectors 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Introduction to Weld Layouts 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Reference Systems and Stresses for Welds 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Geometrical Limitations 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5.1 Penetration Weld Layouts 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5.2 Fillet Weld Layouts 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Penetration-Weld Layouts (Groove Welds) 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6.1 Generality 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6.2 Simple Methods to Evaluate the Stresses 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6.3 Weld Layout Cross-Section Data 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6.4 Stiffness Matrix 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6.5 Special Models 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6.6 Example 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Fillet-Welds Weld Layouts 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7.1 The Behavior of Fillet Welds 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7.2 Numerical Tests of Fillet Welds in the Linear Range 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7.3 The Stiffness Matrix of a Single Fillet Weld 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7.4 Instantaneous Center of Rotation Method in 3D 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7.5 Computing the Stresses in Fillet Welds from the Forces Applied to the Layout 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7.6 Fillet Welds Using Contact and Friction 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 Mixed Penetration and Fillet Weld Layouts 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Connectors: Bolt Layouts and Contact 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction to Bolt Layouts 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Bolt Sizes and Classes 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Reference System and Stresses for Bolt Layouts 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Geometrical Limitations 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.1 Eurocode 3 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.2 AISC 360-10 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Not Preloaded Bolt Layouts (Bearing Bolt Layouts) 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5.1 Shear and Torque 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5.2 Axial Force and Bending 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Preloaded Bolt Layouts (Slip Resistant Bolt Layouts) 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6.1 Preloading Effects 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6.2 Shear and Torque 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6.3 Axial Force and Bending 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Anchors 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.8 Stiffness Matrix of Bolt Layouts and of Single Bolts 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.8.1 Generality 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.8.2 Not Preloaded Bolts 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.8.3 Preloaded Bolts 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.8.4 Non-Linear Analysis of Bolts 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.9 Internal Force Distribution 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.9.1 General Method 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.9.2 Bearing Surface Method to Compute Forces in Bolts 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.9.3 Instantaneous Center of Rotation Method 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.9.4 Examples 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.10 Contact 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Failure Modes 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Utilization Factor Concept 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 About the Specifications 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Weld Layouts 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.1 Generality 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.2 Penetration Weld Layouts 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4.3 Fillet Weld Layouts 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Bolt Layouts 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5.1 Resistance of Bolt Shaft 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5.2 Sliding and Resistance of No-Slip Connections 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5.3 Pull-Out of Anchors, or Failure of the Anchor Block 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Pins 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6.1 Eurocode 3 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6.2 AISC 360-10 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Members and Force Transferrers 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7.1 Generality 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7.2 Local Failure Modes 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7.3 Fracture Failure Modes 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7.4 Global Failure Modes 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Analysis: Hybrid Approach 385\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Some Basic Reminders About FEM Analysis of Plated-Structures 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.1 FEM Analysis as an Engineering Tool 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.2 Linear Models 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.3 Linear Buckling Analysis 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.4 Material Non-Linearity 390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.5 Geometrical Non-Linearity 392\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.6 Contact Non-Linearity 394\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.7 Non-Linear Analysis Control 396\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 IRFEM 400\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.1 Goal 400\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.2 Hypotheses 401\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.3 Construction 402\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.4 Examples 408\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.5 Results 411\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.6 Remarks on the Use of IRFEM 413\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Connector Checks 418\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4.1 Weld Checks 418\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4.2 Bolt Resistance Checks 419\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4.3 Pull-Out Checks 419\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4.4 Slip Checks 419\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4.5 Prying Forces 419\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Cleats and Members Non-FEM Checks 426\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5.1 Action Reaction Principle 426\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5.2 Bolt Bearing 428\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5.3 Punching Shear 428\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5.4 Block Tearing 428\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5.5 Simplified Resistance Checks 429\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Single Constituent Finite Element Models 430\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6.1 Remarks on the Finite Element Models of Single Constituents (SCOFEM) 430\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6.2 Stiffeners 432\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6.3 Meshing 433\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6.4 Constraints 437\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6.5 Loading 439\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6.6 Members: Deciding Member-Stump-Length 443\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6.7 Compatibility Issues 444\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Multiple Constituents Finite Element Models (MCOFEM) 445\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7.1 Goal and Use 445\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7.2 Mesh Compatibility Between Constituents and Connector Elements 446\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7.3 Saturated Internal Bolt Layouts and Contact Non-Linearity 447\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7.4 Constraints 448\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7.5 Stabilizing Springs and Buckling of Members 448\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7.6 Need for Rechecks 449\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8 A Path for Hybrid Approach 449\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 450\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Analysis: Pure FEM Approach 451\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Losing the Subconnector Organization 451\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Finite Elements for Welds 455\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.1 Introduction 455\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.2 Penetration Welds 457\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.3 Fillet Welds 460\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Finite Elements for Bolts 463\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.1 Introduction 463\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.2 Bolts in Bearing: No Explicit Bolt-Hole Modeling 464\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.3 Bolts in Bearing: Explicit Bolt-Hole Modeling 465\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.4 Preloaded Bolts: No Explicit Bolt-Hole Modeling 468\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.5 Preloaded Bolts: Explicit Bolt-Hole Modeling 468\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.6 Effect of the Bending Moments in Bolt Shafts 469\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.7 Example: A Bolted Splice Joint Using PFEM 469\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Loads 478\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.1 PFEM 478\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4.2 MCOFEM 479\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Constraints 480\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5.1 PFEM 480\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5.2 MCOFEM 480\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Checking of Welds and Bolts 480\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7 Checking of Components 481\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.8 Stiffness Evaluation 482\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.9 Analysis Strategies 484\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference 484\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Conclusions and Future Developments 485\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Conclusions 485\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Final Acknowledgments 486\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.1 Reasons of This Project 486\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Future Developments 487\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 488\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1: Conventions and Recalls 489\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA1.1 Recalls of Matrix Algebra, Notation 489\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA1.2 Cross-Sections 490\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA1.3 Orientation Matrix 492\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA1.4 Change of Reference System 493\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA1.5 Pseudocode Symbol Meaning 493\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2: Tangent Stiffness Matrix of Fillet-Welds 495\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA2.1 Tangent Stiffness Matrix of a Weld Segment 495\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA2.2 Modifications for Weld Segments Using Contact 499\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA2.3 Tangent Stiffness Matrix of a Weld Layout for the Instantaneous Center of Rotation Method 500\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 3: Tangent Stiffness Matrix of Bolts in Shear 503\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA3.1 Tangent Stiffness Matrix of a Bolt 503\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA3.2 Tangent Stiffness Matrix of a Bolt Layout for the Instantaneous Center of Rotation Method 505\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSymbols and Abbreviations 507\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 513\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407031378263,"sku":"9781119303466","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"new-code-of-estimating-practice-9781119329466","title":"New Code of Estimating Practice","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe essential, authoritative guide to providing accurate, systematic, and reliable estimating for construction projectsnewly revised Pricing and bidding for construction work is at the heart of every construction business, and in the minds of construction consultants' poor bids lead to poor performance and nobody wins. New Code of Estimating Practice examines the processes of estimating and pricing, providing best practice guidelines for those involved in procuring and pricing construction works, both in the public and private sectors. It embodies principles that are applicable to any project regardless of size or complexity.    This authoritative guide has been completely rewritten to include much more contextual and educational material as well as the code of practice. It covers changes in estimating practice; the bidding process; the fundamentals in formulating a bid; the pre-qualification process; procurement options; contractual arrangements and legal issues; preliminaries; tempor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCode of estimating and tendering practice – principles and procedures xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection One Principles – the theory and background 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 An imprecise science 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Data, information, and knowledge in estimating 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Experience, instinct, gut feel, intuition and bias 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Optimism bias 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 The Fundamentals 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Tender and bid 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Pricing 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Profitability 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Types of tender 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Tender award 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 The difference between procurement and tendering 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Methods of procurement 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Changes driving estimating practice 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Digitisation 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 E-Tendering 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Legislation and taxation 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Bureaucracy 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Competition and winning work 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Specialisation 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 New technologies and off-site production 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 New methods of procurement 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9 Best value 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 The bid process 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Work breakdown structure 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Underlying principles 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Health and safety 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Estimating the cost of health and safety 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 The pre-qualification process 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Bidding for public sector projects 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Procurement, selection, contractual arrangements and legal issues 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Methods of procurement 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Two-stage tendering 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Framework agreements 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Concession contracts 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Prime contracting 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Early contractor involvement (ECI) 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.8 Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.9 Selection processes 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.10 Integrated design and construction 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.11 E-procurement 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.12 E-auctions 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.13 Abnormally low tenders 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Preliminaries 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Site establishment 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Insurances, bonds and so on 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Site records 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Fees and charges 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Compliance 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Environmental management 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Wastewater treatment system 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8 Waste management 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.9 Waste disposal, sorting and storage 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.10 Setting out 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.11 Control and protection 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.12 Completion and post-completion requirements 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.13 Contingencies 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.14 Management and staff 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Temporary Works 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Temporary works management 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Temporary works co-ordinator (TWC) 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Temporary works supervisor 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Temporary works register 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Temporary works design brief 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Scaffolding 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8 Falsework 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.9 Formwork 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.10 Earthworks 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.11 Temporary services 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.12 Façade retention 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.13 Structures – design and loading 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.14 Plant foundations 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.15 Protection on-site 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.16 Traffic management 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.17 Temporary access for vehicles and pedestrians 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.18 Barriers for pedestrians and vehicles 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.19 Haul roads 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.20 Works associated with any ordnance uncovered 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.21 Signage 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.22 Protection of adjacent properties 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Cost-estimating techniques 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Approximate quantities 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Cost planning 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Private finance initiative\/public–private partnerships\/build, operate and transfer, and whole-life\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ecosting 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Risk management 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Background 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Risk analysis 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Cost estimating accuracy 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Logistics 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Materials logistics plan 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Materials management 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Personnel management and health and safety 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Plant, tools and equipment – maintenance and management 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Transportation 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 Traffic management 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Resource and production planning 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Planning techniques 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Resource planning 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Time – its perception and impact on the estimating process 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Computer-aided cost estimating 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 BIM and the estimating process 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Overview 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 The challenges of using BIM in the estimating process 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection Two Processes – the practice 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Consider and assess 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Receive preliminary enquiry 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Consider order backlog\/new orders 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Decision to tender (bid or no bid) 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Project information, schedule and questionnaire 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Consider client and consultant team and project delivery availability 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Assessment criteria – lowest price\/quality and so on 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 The likely competition 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Information and time planning 153\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Works specialty\/works contractor enquiries 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 The bid team 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Produce bid timetable\/strategy 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Examine documents – contract, design, bonds, warranties and insurance 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Site visit – utilities, ground conditions, adjacent properties and so on 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Method statement\/logistics plan 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Contract terms and conditions 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Special employer requirements and modifications to standard clauses 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Resource planning and pricing 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Pricing the works 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Establish unit rates – labour and plant 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Establish unit rates – labour, materials and plant 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Labour cost issues – a summary 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Build-up unit rates 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Gang sizes for activities 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Allocation of costs 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 All-in rates for plant and equipment 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.9 Select materials and specialty contractors’ quotations 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.10 Specialty contractor quotations 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.11 Provisional sums – defined and undefined 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.12 Incorporating provisional sums in an estimate 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.13 Daywork 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.14 Pricing the preliminaries 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.15 Add allowances 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Prepare estimator’s report 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Examine and consider 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Examine preliminaries 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Requests for further information 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Examine method and tender programme 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Examine resource costs 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Consider the competition for the project in the market 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Consider cash flow and capital requirements for the project 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Bid assembly and adjudication 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Finalise the pricing 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Bid adjudication\/final review 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Qualification of any special items of tender 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Pre-production planning and processes 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Develop a detailed method statement 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Develop production planning schedule 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Allocate resources 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Obtain licences and so on from local authority and utilities organisation 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Ordering of long lead-time materials, plant and equipment 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Request for further information from consultants and specialty contractors 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Pre-production schedule prior to work commencement 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8 Check conditions of contract award 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Site production 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Pricing change and variation orders 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Appointment of specialist contractors 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Estimating and pricing contractual claims 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Production of final account 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Cost–value reconciliation 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography and References 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 241\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407034818903,"sku":"9781119329466","price":64.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781119329466.jpg?v=1730497951"},{"product_id":"global-construction-success-9781119440253","title":"Global Construction Success","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA guide to effective corporate and project management in the construction industry with a focus on the role that people play in the process Global Construction Success explores the importance that human dynamics play in risk management of construction projects. Every time a project is structured, designed and built, personal behaviours and inputs can either lead to success or be the cause of failure. With contributions from noted experts on the topic, the book offers insight into stakeholders' reactions in a variety of situations, provides expert analyses of risk management and proposes potential solutions and recommendations in order to ensure effective construction management.    The book explores common causes of project failure, outlines the key factors of successful projects, shows how to implement Public Private Partnerships, explores the different stages of structuring projects and reveals what it takes to manage difficult client\/contractor relationships. International case stud\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLord Andrew Adonis –   Chair of the UK National Infrastructure Commission 2017\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Charles O’Neil and his co-authors have produced an impressive and important contribution to the construction industry that should be read by everyone involved in construction projects”.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e_________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIan Rogers – Senior Legal Adviser, Arup\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“This hard-hitting collection of essays reveals the real problems in the construction industry, identifying not just the symptoms and how they might be treated, but also tackling the underlying causes. People and governance are top of the list and until these are addressed, change will be merely superficial. It is a vitally important contribution to the debate over the future of a key global industry”.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e_________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDatuk Sundra Rajoo – Director Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e                               – Past President of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, U.K. (2016)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“This book is an exceptional collection of insight and wisdom from various experts across the global construction industry. It provides a 360-degree overview of the current state of international construction, including impacts of globalization, a detailed analysis of industry and regional trends in construction as well as the challenges faced by various sectors in the industry, making it relevant across the globe. This book is also written in simple and effective language, identifying the key areas of improvement within the industry and offering viable solutions for all stakeholders concerned. The author has also done a remarkable job in structuring the book in such a way that makes it thorough and comprehensive, which is a boon for all of us in the industry. I believe this book will be a useful reference for all stakeholders concerned with navigating the emerging issues and challenges of risk management that plagues this industry today”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e_________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChris Blythe – CEO, The Chartered Institute of Building\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“A great read with something for anyone wanting a successful construction industry. Construction is the art of getting ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Throughout the book, contributors show the best and worst behaviours that give the industry its extremes of reward and frustration.  The wrong behaviours take the ordinary and produce the mediocre by repeating mistakes and not learning from them. Construction is too important as a driver of the global economy for the risks of failure to be as high as they are. This book offers an agenda for de-risking construction.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e__________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGerhard Bester – MD of CAPIC, a South-African owned, specialist consulting services firm in the infrastructure development, construction and engineering industries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Africa’s decision makers, both public and private, clients and contractors alike, should jump at the opportunity to acquire the benefit of hindsight from the industry in first world countries – Africa generally follows their infrastructure delivery mechanisms, contracting regimes and unfortunately, consequential flaws…Africa has some additional variables to make things more challenging, but we cannot afford to ignore the wisdom and guidance on the way forward if we are to achieve “Global Construction Success” as presented by Charles O’Neil and his co-authors in this aptly named book!”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e_________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon Ward – CEO of Constructing Excellence, U.K\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“So many Governments and industry stakeholders around the world are anxious to see construction sector reform for major improvement in delivery. So why doesn’t it happen faster? The insights in this book are hugely valuable to policy makers and industry leaders everywhere, with their focus on getting strong leadership and vision for projects, modernising the capability of people culture \u0026amp; behaviours in project teams, and aligning common processes and tools. Perhaps most crucial is the alignment of commercial arrangements throughout the supply chain.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e_______________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatthew Bell – Senior Lecturer\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eand\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eCo-Director of Studies, Construction Law, Melbourne Law School\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Introducing this immensely useful book, Charles O’Neil writes that ‘there is no better experience than learning the hard way’. This is true. Charles and his colleagues have generously shared their experience on construction projects around the world so that the rest of us can recognise and steer away from the commercial, technical and – especially – human factors which cause so many projects to founder”.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e___________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNick Barrett – Editor of Construction Law Magazine, U.K.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis book emphasising human factors and risk management in delivering successful construction projects comes at a potentially crucial turning point for the construction industry, with a new readiness to consider major changes to business models and processes evident following the Carillion collapse in the UK. The industry needs to read it”.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e_________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMark Farmer – Author of The Construction Industry Review “Modernise or Die” 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I believe we stand at an unprecedented crossroads in the construction industry's evolution driven by a structural and long-term decline in skills and capability. This is no longer another false dawn driven by periodic discontent. The risks of continuing are now all consuming and include the increasingly destructive consequences of poor risk management and embedded conflict. The burgeoning technology led opportunity we are now presented with as our potential saviour will not be maximised though without embracing fundamentally different organisational, procurement and contractual models that drive process integration \u0026amp; common interest. This book is a very useful reference point using key lessons learned and pointing the way forward.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e_________________________________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eCatherine Green, NZ Building Disputes Tribunal, BuildLaw\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"a notable contribution to the literature on construction project management and is a significant book for all who are working in the construction sector.(...)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eO’Neil’s analysis of the obstacles to senior management and board success are particularly insightful and indisputably of key importance to those who seek to succeed within the sector.(...) \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn this book, O’Neil and his contributors, have carefully distilled several lifetimes of experience engaged in the construction sector to provide the reader with an extraordinary collection of essays, including references to real-world examples, making the book a practical and easily digestible narrative and analysis which can only assist the reader to attain global construction success.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003ci\u003e_________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKaren Fletcher,\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eMODERN BUILDING SERVICES October 2019\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Charles O'Neil doesn't pull his punches when describing the problems faced by the global construction industry in his recently-published book Global Construction Success. (...) However, it is also a practical work. O'Neil and 17 contributing authors offer insights into how the industry can learn and improve - removing obstacles to success, ending abuse of supply chains, managing risk better. And while there is an examination of what can go wrong in construction projects, the publication does highlight what makes projects successful. Without giving too much away, competent leadership and professional teams play a major role, along with professional consultants and efficient subcontractors.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003ci\u003e_________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDr Donald Charrett, Published in International Construction Law Review (2019) ICLR 439, © 2019 International Construction Law Review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“…comprehensively addresses the many factors that influence the success or failure of a construction project. It is a very practical book – the authors all have many years of experience on major projects in the construction industry. (...) This is one of the book’s great strengths – considered views from a variety of construction practitioners with different perspectives.(...) This book has something of importance for all the stakeholders involved in the delivery of a construction project. They must cooperate to achieve a successful outcome, and along the journey they must manage a variety of risks, which requires robust processes for corporate and project management. A successful project is not achieved in the absence of teamwork and communication – two of the fundamental ‘people’ themes in this excellent book. It will undoubtedly make a significant contribution to more successful construction projects in the future - an important achievement for a better world.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003ci\u003e_________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaul Morrell, PROJECT Autumn 2019\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"(...) it is asserted that 99 per cent of crashed projects are attributable to human behaviour, and there are strong chapters on this area - neglected in an industry motivated by a 'projects culture'.(...) competitive advantage comes from being able to demonstrate not just the required body of knowledge, but also the instincts, attitude and skill necessary to navigate one's way through the minefield. This book will help.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor's Notes xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiographies xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xxxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Have I Written this Book? xxxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives xxxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy Journey from the Australian Bush to International Construction xxxvi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho Should Read this Book and Why? xxxix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion xxxix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction 1\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eIan Williams\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Opening Remarks 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Section A – The State of the Industry (Chapters 2–6) 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Section B – People and Teamwork (Chapters 7–11) 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Section C – The Right Framework – Forms of Contract, Business Models, and Public Private Partnerships (Chapters 12–15) 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Section D – Management of Risk (Chapters 16–23) 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Section E – Robust Processes – Corporate and Project Management (Chapters 24–27) 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Section F – Emerging Conclusions (Chapter 28) 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.8 Final Note 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection A – The State of the Industry 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Global Overview of the Construction Industry 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction – Globalisation Impacts on Construction 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Construction Industry Cycles 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Industry Trends – Business Models, Contract Types, Financing, Technology 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Regional Trends – Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa, the Americas, UK and Europe 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Bad News and Its Consequences 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 The Good News – Significant Improvements in the Right Direction 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Summary and Conclusions 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Construction Consultants in the Global Market Place 19\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJudy Adams\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Political Risk 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Regional\/Cultural Differences 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Payment or Fee Recovery 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Localisation 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Failure to Attract or Retain Skilled People 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Contractual Terms and Conditions 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 Ability to Deliver Across Major Projects\/Programmes 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.9 Cyber Security 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.10 Contractor Failure 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.11 Design Liability 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Common Causes of Project Failure 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 High Profile ‘Problem Projects’ Since 2000 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 The 35 Common Causes 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Project Leadership – How Bad Can It Get? 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Lessons Learnt from Incompetent Site Management 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Conclusion 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 The Use and Abuse of Construction Supply Chains 45\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eProfessor Rudi Klein\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Construction: An Outsourced Industry 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Adverse Economic Forces Bearing Down on the Supply Chain 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Supply Chain Dysfunctionality 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Addressing the Issues and Solutions 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 The Future 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 A Discussion on Preventing Corporate Failure: Learning from the UK Construction Crisis 59\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eStephen Woodward and Nigel Brindley\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 A Call to Action’ 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Lifting the General Level of Corporate Management 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Improving Risk Management 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Joint Recommendations by the Corporate Risk Manager and the Investment Banker 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Conclusions 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection B – People and Teamwork 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Obstacles to Senior Management and Board Success 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Groupthink and Team Selection 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Training 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Choosing the Wrong Strategy and\/or Projects 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Need for ‘Macro-Level’ Focus, with Effective Corporate Oversight (‘the Wider Picture’) 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Effective Communication and Delegation 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Summary 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Structuring Successful Projects 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 So What Happens on Successful Projects? What Are the Key Factors that Create Success? 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 The Different Activities and Responsibilities, from Concept to Completion of Construction 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Checklist for Structuring Successful Projects 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Summary 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Understanding and Managing Difficult Client\/Contractor Relationships 91\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid Somerset\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Problems Posed by Difficult Clients 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 How to Manage Difficult Clients 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Problems Posed by Difficult Contractors 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Steps to Manage Difficult Contractors 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Conclusion 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Social Intelligence – The Critical Ingredient to Project Success 99\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTony Llewellyn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Project Intelligence 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Social Intelligence 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Learning and Development 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Building Cohesive Teams 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Introducing a Specialist into Your Team 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7 Coaching the Team 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.8 Managing Behavioural Risk 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Practical Human Resources Considerations 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 The Changing Job Requirements in the Construction Industry – Government and Corporate 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 The Argument for Broader Based Training of Tomorrow’s Industry Leaders 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 What Makes a Good Leader in the Construction Industry – for Contractors, Government Departments and PPP Players? 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Personnel Recruitment and Positioning – A Different Perspective 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Leadership Considerations 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 The Inherent Risks of Decision Making for Survival 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7 The Human Fallout from a Failed Project 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.8 Summary 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection C – The Right Framework – Forms of Contract, Business Models, and Public Private Partnerships\u003c\/b\u003e 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 The Contract as the Primary Risk Management Tool 117\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRob Horne\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Common understanding (or lack thereof) 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Clarity 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Knowledge transfer 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Adaptability 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Acceptance 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 Application 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 The New Engineering Contract (NEC) Interface with Early Warning Systems and Collaboration 129\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichard Bayfield\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Development Contracting – An EfficientWay to Implement Major Projects 133\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJon Lyle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Major Projects Are Unique 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Commitment and Costs 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 The Tools for Successful Development Contracting 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Conclusion 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 A Critical Review of PPPs and Recommendations for Improvement 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Introduction 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Proponents and Opponents 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Project Viability and Necessary Due Diligence 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Some Current Perspectives on the PPP Process 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5 Efficient Structuring and Managing of PPPs 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.6 PPP Claims and Disputes 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.7 Summary of Key Factors for Success and Minimising Risk 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSection D – Management of Risk 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 A Tale of Oil Rigs, Space Shots, and Dispute Boards: Human Factors in Risk Management 169\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDr Robert Gaitskell QC\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Human Factors in Risk Management 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 The Challenger Disaster 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Dispute Boards 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4 Nuclear Fusion 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5 The ITER Project 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6 Conclusion 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Effective Risk Management Processes 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.1 Introduction 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2 Effects of Human Behaviour in Risk Management 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3 Typical Project Risks 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4 Keeping Risk Management Simple 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.5 Procedures to Eliminate, Mitigate, and Control Risks 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.6 Conclusions 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Risk Management and its Relation to Success in the North American Context 189\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn McArthur\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.1 Introduction 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.2 Relationship of Success to Risk Management 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3 Planning for Success and Managing Risks 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.4 Go\/No-Go Stage 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.5 Summary 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.6 Recent Projects: A Success and a Failure 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 Early Warning Systems (EWSs), the Missing Link 199\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eEdward Moore and Tony Llewellyn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.1 Introduction 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.2 Look Outside of the Technical Bubble 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.3 Cultural Barriers 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.4 Learning to Value ‘Gut Feel’ 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.5 Case Study 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.6 Summary 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 Construction Risk Management – Technology to Manage Risk (ConTech) 205\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRob Horne\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.1 Introduction to Technology in Construction 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.2 What Do We Mean by ConTech? 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.3 ConTech as a Tool Not a Toy 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.4 Major Projects – Temporary Smart Cities 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.5 Smart City Principles 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.6 ‘Smart’ Commercial Management 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.7 Dehumanising Risk Management 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.8 Joining the Dots for Exponential Growth 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.9 Project Control and Risk Management –The Future 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.10 Conclusion 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 Intelligent Document Processes to Capture Data and Manage Risk and Compliance 227\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eGraham Thomson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.1 Introduction 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.2 The Dimensions of IDF 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e22 Organisational Information Requirements for Successful BIM Implementation 233\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDr Noha Saleeb\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.1 Introduction 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.2 Leveraging Organisational Information Requirements for Business Success 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.3 Developing OIRs Using BIM 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22.4 Conclusion 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e23 Examples of Successful Projects and how they Managed Risk 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.1 Introduction 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.2 People, People, People – London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games 245\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eIan Williams\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.2.1 Governance 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.3 Managing Risk – Tunnels for Heathrow’s Terminal 5 (2001–2005) 249\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eIan Williams\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.4 Cyber Design Development – Alder Hey Institute in the Park, UK 256\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eStephen Warburton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23.5 The Importance of Clear Ownership and Leadership by the Senior Management of the Client and the Contractor 258\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eCharles O’Neil\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection E – Robust Processes – Corporate and Project Management 261\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e24 Planning and Programming Major Projects 263\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCharles O’Neil and Rob Horne\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.1 The Foundations of Success 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.2 Monitoring ‘Progress versus Programme’ and ‘Cost-to-Complete versus Budget’ 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.3 Extensions of Time, Concurrency and Associated Costs 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24.4 Ownership of Float 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e25 Managing and Resolving Conflict 275\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid Richbell\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.1 Conflict Can Be Good 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.1.1 Different Truths 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.1.2 Difficult Conversations 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.2 Co-operation Versus Confrontation 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.3 We Are All Different 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.4 Fairness or Justice (or Both) 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.5 Relationships 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.6 The Move Towards Collaborative Working 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.7 Best Deals 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.8 Staged Resolution 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25.9 Conclusion 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e26 Dispute Resolution – The Benefits and Risks of Alternative Methods 283\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.1 Introduction 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.2 Avoiding Formal Disputes Through Early Communications and Negotiations 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.3 Main Considerations of the Parties When They End Up in a Formal Dispute 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.4 What Do Commercial Clients Want Out of a Formal Dispute Process? 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.5 Working with Lawyers 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26.6 Techniques for Negotiating Settlements 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e27 Peer Reviews and Independent Auditing of Construction Projects 291\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection F – Emerging Conclusions 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e28 Conclusions and Recommendations 297\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28.1 Overview 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28.2 Where Is the Global Industry Headed? 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28.3 Key Observations and Recommended Actions 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28.4 Final Thoughts 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A 305\u003c\/p\u003e 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4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 2: Constructing a Coop 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 3: Checking Out Coop Plans 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 4: The Part of Tens 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: All Cooped Up\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Flocking to Your Own Chicken Coop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Basics of Housing 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the Gear You’ll Need 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Coop Materials 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Up to Speed on Carpentry 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstructing a Coop: The Nuts and Bolts 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReadying the site 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFraming 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting up walls, a roof, and more 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding special touches 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a run 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHooking up electricity 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out a Few Coop Designs 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Beginning with Housing Basics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding Basic Benefits with Your Coop 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyzing the Anatomy of a Coop 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Your Coop Convenient for You 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting Your Coop’s Location and Size 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore you begin: Considering zoning and covenant concerns 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at proximity to houses 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUtilizing utilities 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging into drainage issues 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding that yes, size matters 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Coop to Fit Your Needs (and Skills) 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA-frames and hoops 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChicken tractors 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll-in-one coops 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalk-in coops 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Gathering Your Gear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Safety First with Essential Equipment 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging Up Dirt on Garden Tools 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring and Marking Lumber for Your Coop 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring up tape measures 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking your mark 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing Up Saws and Supports 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting In Posts 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging postholes 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the posts 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMixing and pouring concrete 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFraming Your Coop 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoning in on hammers 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNailing it with a nail gun 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePressing a screw gun into service 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeveling and Squaring As You Build 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJust level with me 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s hip to be square 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Wire 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting wire 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFastening wire 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out Other Miscellaneous Tools 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Deciding on Materials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore You Shop: Considering Recycled Materials 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLumbering Through Boards for Your Build 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing boards 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring out what type of board to buy 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what to look for in a board 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShopping for Sheet Goods 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing sheet goods 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out plywood and OSB 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteering clear of certain sheet goods 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Attached to Fasteners 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes about nails 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStuff about screws 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring Out Flooring 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWondering About Walls 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to the Root of Roofing 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearching Your Run 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding your fencing 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking your posts 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding It Up: Estimating the Amount of Materials You Need 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Building Your Carpentry Skills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring and Marking Materials 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading the tale of your tape 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“V” marks the spot, and “X” marks the trash 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChalk it up 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting Wood Safely 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting saw blades 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting board lumber 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting sheet goods 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling Materials 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNailing it down 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScrewing it in place 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining Pieces at Tricky Angles 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToe-nailing 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePocket hole joinery 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlates 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Levels and Squares 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarpenter’s level 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecialty levels 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeed squares 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Constructing A Coop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Preparing the Site\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst Things First: Clearing the Site 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking the Level of the Ground 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling Posts in the Ground 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging holes for footings 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBracing your posts 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMixing and pouring concrete 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecuring Posts Aboveground 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMounting posts on top of concrete footings 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing concrete pier blocks 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopping Your Posts 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Laying the Lumber: Framing 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a Subfloor 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFraming the joists 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling the decking 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFraming the Walls 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaying out studs 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling wall panels on the ground 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFraming Doors and Windows 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe extra parts needed to frame doors and windows 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalking through extra framing steps 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaising the Wall 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFastening Walls Together 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFraming the Roof 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the pitch perfect 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyzing a roof’s anatomy 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a roof frame 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting and attaching rafters 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Adding Walls, Doors, Windows, and a Roof\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Up Walls 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFastening plywood in place 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting out openings 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with other materials 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a Basic Shed Door 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Your Own Window 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopping Off Your Coop with a Roof 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHanging out your shingles 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConquering corrugated panels 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVenting Your Coop 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Building Creature Comforts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinalizing Your Flooring 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Home to (a) Roost 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocation, location, location 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoost requirements: Making your roost out of different materials 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecuring and supporting your roost 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeathering a Nest Box 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning nest boxes 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding nest boxes 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther options: Buying or repurposing nest boxes 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRamping Up 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Assembling a Run\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFraming a Simple Run 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Wire Mesh 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing up, measuring, and cutting the wire 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFastening the wire to your posts 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding even more wire 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Plugged In: Basic Electricity for Your Coop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalling a Pro to Run a Line to Your Coop 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuzzing About Outlets versus Switches 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceptacles (also known as outlets) 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwitches 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting There Be Light 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding whether to include artificial light in your coop 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProperly placing the right amount of lighting in your coop 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing fixtures 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarming Up to Heaters 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFalling for Fans 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Checking Out Coop Plans \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: The Minimal Coop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Stats 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials List 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut List 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShelter floor 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFront wall 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBack wall 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRight and left walls 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoof framing 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNest boxes 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Coop 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: The Alpine A-Frame\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Stats 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials List 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut List 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShelter floor 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGable 1 (nest box side) 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGable 2 (run side, interior) 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGable 2 (run side, exterior) with run door 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoof panel 1 (fixed side) 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoof panel 2 (hinged door) 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNest boxes 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoost 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRun panel 1 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRun panel 2 with door 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRun gable 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Coop 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: The Urban Tractor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Stats 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials List 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut List 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTractor base and shelter floor 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeft wall 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRight wall 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFront wall 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRear wall and chicken door 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRun posts and framing 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCap plate and roof rafters 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoof, fascia, and gables 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccess door 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNest boxes 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRun door and chicken ramp 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Coop 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: The All-in-One\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 221\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Stats 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials List 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut List 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkids and floor skirting 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShelter floor 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRight wall framing 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFront wall framing 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeft wall framing 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBack wall framing 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExterior wall sheathing 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRun framing 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoof framing and rafters 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoof, gables, and fascia 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShelter access door and slam strips 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChicken door, slam strips, and ramp 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNest boxes and roost bar 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNest box door and slam strips 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFront wall trim 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBack wall trim 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRight wall trim 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeft wall trim 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRun access door 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Coop 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: The Walk-In\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Stats 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials List 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut List 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkids and floor 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFront wall framing 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBack wall framing 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRight wall framing 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeft wall framing 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFront wall sheathing and trim 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBack wall sheathing 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRight and left wall sheathing and trim 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoof rafters 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGable ends and soffits 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoof, gable overhangs, and fascia 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccess door 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChicken door 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNest box door 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNest boxes 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoost 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Coop 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: The Part of Tens \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e261\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Ten or So Things Novice Coop-Builders Would Have Done Differently\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake the Coop Bigger 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake the Coop Taller 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsider the Location More Carefully 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Cheap Out on Materials 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Screws Rather than Nails 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElevate the Coop Off the Ground 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake the Doors Wider 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsider How to Clean the Coop 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake the Nest Box Easily Accessible 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaint the Coop Before Assembly 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReinforce the Run Underground 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Ten or So Cool Ideas to Trick Out Your Coop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectricity 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolar Power 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning Water 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStorage Space 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Quarantine Area 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Automatic Feeder and Waterer 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Removable Droppings Pan 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWheels 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Retractable Roof 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Air-Lock” Doors 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAutomatic Door Closers 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Wireless Weather Station 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 277\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407078662487,"sku":"9781119543923","price":17.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781119543923.jpg?v=1730498100"},{"product_id":"building-procurement-9781119609490","title":"Building Procurement","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs an industrial process, construction is unique. The procurement processes used to achieve the successful completion of built assets requires a different approach to that adopted in most other industries, due to the design of buildings being bespoke and the sites being geographically varied. The procurement process is central to the success of any construction project and many of the problems which impact construction projects can be traced back to the procurement phase, so a good understanding of the methods of procurement, the development of a procurement strategy and the influence it has on project success is essential for all those working in the industry.    Much has changed in the global construction industry since publication of the second edition ofBuilding Procurement,for example the increase in debt burden of many major economies, widespread adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) Technology in the industry and the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union. This\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface to the Third Edition xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Procurement Strategy: A Literature Review \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction and Early History 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcurement Route Selection Models 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTowards a Broader View 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Project Success 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeam Relationships, Supply Chain Management and Communication and Their Effect on Project Performance 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeamwork and Team Performance 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePartnering: Introduction and Early Development 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePartnering: A Critical Review 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePartnering Variants 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePartnering Dissected 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcurement and Multicultural Teams 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupply Chain Management 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Role of the Client in the Procurement Process 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Interrelationship Between the Components of the Overall Procurement Approach: Strategic Procurement Management 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegal and Contractual Issues, Including Public Sector Procurement Legislation, and Their Effect on Project Performance 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternational Procurement Comparisons and the Impact of Cultural Differences 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Allocation and Reward 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBid Evaluation Techniques 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental and Sustainability Issues and the Procurement of Construction Work 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainable Procurement for Construction Projects 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Principles of Strategic Procurement \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcurement: A Review of Theory and Practice 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Strategic Approach to Procurement 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComponents of the Procurement Process 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunctional Needs Analysis 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevelopment of an Overall Procurement Philosophy 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComponents of a Collaborative Relationship 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailed Design of the Procurement Approach 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormalisation of Contractual Relationships 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelection of the Most Appropriate Partners 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplementation 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollaborative Procurement in the Public Sector 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Public Sector Projects \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Why Should Public Sector Projects Be Different? 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Constitutes the Public Sector? 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCentral Government 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGovernment and the Construction Industry 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Information Modelling 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsible Agencies 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Gateway Process 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocal Government and Other Bodies Governed by Public Law 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest Value 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Public Contracts Regulations 2015 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Project Initiation \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategic Fit 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePayback 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment of Options 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAchievability 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAffordability 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining the Project 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrioritisation of Objectives 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Briefing and the Design Process \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Briefing: An Overview 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Construction Client 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions to Determine the Type of Client 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLikelihood of Post-Contract Client Changes 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDegree of Accountability Required 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Complexity 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Briefing Process 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBriefing: A Historical Perspective 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferent Briefing Approaches 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Generic Types of Brief 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping the Strategic Brief 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping the Project Brief 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Project Execution Plan 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Issues Does the PEP Need to Address? 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Should It Be Prepared? 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho Prepares the PEP? 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Is the PEP Prepared? 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Briefing: The Case of Hospitals 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCritical Factors for Success in the Briefing Process 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Procurement Strategies and Procurement Routes \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcurement Strategy 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping a Procurement Strategy 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcurement Routes 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactors to Be Considered in Selecting a Procurement Route 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactors Outside the Control of the Project Team 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClient Resources 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Characteristics 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbility to Make Changes 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Management 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost Issues 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Timing 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstruction Times 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerformance 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelection of a Procurement Route 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcurement Routes: A Review 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraditional (Design–Bid–Build) 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign and Build 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasurement (Remeasurement or Measure and Value) 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstruction Management 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement Contracting 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign and Manage 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew Models of Construction Procurement 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost Led Procurement 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo Stage Open Book 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegrated Project Insurance 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdoption of the New Models of Construction Procurement in the Industry 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Project Team Selection \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Selection Process 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrequalification 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProduction of the Tender List 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTender Evaluation 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrice 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnical Evaluation 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommercial Evaluation 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterview 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAward of the Contract 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting a Consultant 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting a Contractor 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarly Contractor Involvement 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Managing the Procurement Process \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Project Manager 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst Tasks of the Project Manager 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping the Project Execution Plan 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the Project Team 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplementing the Procurement Strategy 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Resources 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinancial Resources 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman Resources 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical Resources 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemporary Organisational Structure 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContractual Arrangements 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystems and Controls 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime Management 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Management 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign Risk 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCost Management 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality Control 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange Control 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommissioning 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOccupation and Take-over 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Information Modelling 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Construction Act 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Value in Construction Procurement 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth, Safety and Wellbeing 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 The Value of Design \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Value in the Business Context 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Value of Good Design 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Value 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValue Management 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValue Management Workshops 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Benefits of Value Management 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValue Engineering 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplication of Value Engineering in the Construction Industry 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValue Engineering Workshops 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Risk Management \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk and Uncertainty 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Risk 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Management Strategies 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Risk 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssumption Analysis 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecklists 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrainstorming 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelphi Technique 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCause and Effect of Risk 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Risk Identification Techniques 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamples of Risks 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalysing Risk 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQualitative Assessment 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuantitative Assessment 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSensitivity Analysis 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProbability Analysis 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecision Trees 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Risk Management Strategy 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Management Strategies 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Avoidance 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Reduction 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Transfer 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Sharing 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Retention 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Allocation 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Empty Chair Theory 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring and Controlling Risk 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Partnering Culture and the Management of Relationships \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e221\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Latham Review and Subsequent Developments 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Rise of Collaborative Approaches to Procurement 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollaborative Approaches to Construction Work 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContractual Approaches to Collaboration 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Joint Contracts Tribunal Forms of Contract Including the Standard Form of Building Contract 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe New Engineering Contract Engineering and Construction Contract Edition 3 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Association of Consultant Architects Project Partnering Contract 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerform21 Public Sector Partnering Contract 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTarget Cost Contracts 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Advantages Does Partnering Bring? 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging a Successful Partnering Arrangement 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Role of the Workshop Facilitator 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacilitation Guidelines 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgenda 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructure and Climate 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegular Summaries 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControl of Phases 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGatekeeping 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeam Composition 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Relationships 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Is Relationship Management Important? 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing the ‘Cultural Fit’ 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Culture? 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Culture 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAchieving Cultural Fit 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMutual Objectives 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeam Development 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Nature of Trust 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintenance of the Relationship 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Project Supply Chain 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Holistic Approach 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bicameral Approach 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Unilateral Approach 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Collaborative Approach 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Case Study: Procurement of a Long-Term Multi-Project Alliance – Sheffield Hallam University 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Campus Development Plan 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcurement 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Stradia Brief 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Contractual Relationship 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganisation and Management 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Contractor Selection Process 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Written Submission 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Financial Submission – Tender Cost Models 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBehavioural Assessment 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsurances 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelection of the Consultancy Group 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Privately Financed Public Sector Projects \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e251\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistorical Development 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModern Models for Privatisation 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutright Privatisation 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticipative Privately Financed Techniques 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorporatisation and the Use of Semi-Private (Mixed) Companies 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublicly Owned Corporations 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSemi-Public Corporations 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement Contracts 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Leasing or Build–Lease–Transfer Model 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePre-Financing 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMixed Models 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcession-Based Methods 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild–Operate–Transfer 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild–Own–Operate–Transfer 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild–Transfer–Operate and Build–Transfer–Service–Maintain 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuild–Own–Operate 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLease–Renovate–Operate–Transfer 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign–Build–Finance–Operate 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign–Construct–Manage–Finance and Design–Build–Finance–Operate–Manage 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublic Private Partnerships 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Private Finance Initiative 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenesis 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Rules 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHigh Bidding Costs 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefinancing 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValue for Money 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Relationship Between PFI Client and Contractor 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmall Projects 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcession Agreements 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurrent Developments 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Construction Procurement: Europe \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e283\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction and Background 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Development of the Professions 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEurope 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe European Union 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEuropean Procurement Practice 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe French System 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Architect 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContractors 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Client 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContractual Approaches 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTender Documentation 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContracts 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContemporary Developments 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Northern European Approach 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Mediterranean Approach 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreece 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eItaly 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpain and Portugal 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcurement Rules: European Union Principles and Procedures 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon-discrimination and Transparency: The Role of the EU 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEU Directives 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Supplies Directive and Amendments 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Works Directive and Amendments 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Utilities Directive and the Utilities Remedies Directive 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Services Directive 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Public Sector Directive 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTendering 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValue Thresholds 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTendering Procedures 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpen Tendering 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestricted Tendering 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNegotiated Tendering 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompetitive Dialogue 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFramework Agreements 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectronic Auctions 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustainability and Environmental Issues 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying Sustainability Requirements and the Selection of Tenderers 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSheltered Workshops 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse of Variant Bids 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse of Contract Award Criteria 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTimescales 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAward Procedures 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Remedies Directive 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnforcement of EU Directives 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Construction Procurement: USA, the Middle East, Africa, and China \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e315\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction and Background 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstruction Procurement in the USA 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcurement Routes 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign–Bid–Build 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign–Build Process 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstruction Management 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstruction Management at Risk 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJob Order Contracting 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime and Materials Contracting 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest Value Selection 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Middle East 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstruction Procurement in Sub-Saharan Africa 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcurement Approaches 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublic Private Partnerships 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Influence of Chinese Investment on Procurement in SSA 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe People’s Republic of China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Chinese Construction Industry 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ‘External’ Construction Industry 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Indigenous Construction Industry 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Construction Professions 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpportunities for Western Companies 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Procurement of Work to Heritage Buildings \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e335\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Heritage Challenge 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcurement: The Heritage Context 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Value of Built Heritage 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Importance of Cultural Significance 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStatutory Protection for Heritage Buildings 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListed Buildings 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConservation Areas 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScheduled Monuments 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorld Heritage Sites 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Change in the Historic Environment 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning for Conservation 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConservation Plans 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConservation Statements 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsset Management Plans 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeritage Impact Assessments 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Planning Process 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Role of the Conservation Advisor 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcurement Processes and Procedures 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Investigation Contract 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Case Study in the Procurement of Work to Historic Buildings: The Derby Roundhouse 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Existing Buildings: Historical Background 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Genesis of the Project 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Final Scheme 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSite Surveys and Pre-tender Investigations 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Tender Process 364\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Partnering Process 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePost-contract Processes 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractical Issues on Site 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRepairs to Historic Structures 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegration of Building Services 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProject Timeframe, Costs, and Team 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Case Study in the Procurement of Work to Historic Buildings: The Belton House Stables Project 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Existing Buildings: Historical Background 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Stables Building 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Stables Scheme 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeasibility Studies and Project Design 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSite Surveys and Pre-tender Investigations 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcurement Approach 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePost-contract Processes 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractical Issues on Site and Variations 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProgramme and Cost 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 378\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Summary \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e383\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Procurement Route Selection Checklists \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e387\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecklist 1: Time 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecklist 2: Design 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecklist 3: Cost 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalysis 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 391 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407098749271,"sku":"9781119609490","price":53.06,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781119609490.jpg?v=1730498171"},{"product_id":"why-do-buildings-collapse-in-earthquakes-building-for-safety-in-seismic-areas-9781119619420","title":"Why Do Buildings Collapse in Earthquakes Building","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHY DO BUILDINGS COLLAPSE IN EARTHQUAKES?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn from the personal experience and insights of leading earthquake engineering specialists as they examine the lessons from disasters of the last 30 years and propose a path to earthquake safety worldwide \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy Do Buildings Collapse in Earthquakes?: Building for Safety in Seismic Areas\u003c\/i\u003e delivers an insightful and comprehensive analysis of the key lessons taught by building failures during earthquakes around the world. The book uses empirical evidence to describe the successes of earthquake engineering and disaster preparedness, as well as the failures that may have had tragic consequences. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will learn what makes buildings in earthquake zones vulnerable, what can be done to design, build and maintain those buildings to reduce or eliminate that vulnerability, and what can be done to protect building occupants. Those who are responsible for the lives and safety of building occupants and visitorsarchitects, designers, \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1. Introduction: why this book?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Earthquakes - an underrated hazard\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Earthquakes, buildings, people\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 The authors’ experience of earthquake risk assessment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Aims of this book\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Outline of the book\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2. How do buildings behave in earthquakes?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Learning from earthquakes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Significant earthquakes since 2000\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 What can we learn from these significant earthquakes?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Earthquake losses in rich and poor countries\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Are earthquake losses decreasing over time?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3. How are buildings constructed in earthquake zones?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Built form, climate and earthquake resistance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Building construction types by earthquake zone\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBox 3.1 Profile: Randolph Langenbach\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Summary\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4. What happens in an earthquake?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 What is an earthquake?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Volcanic earthquakes and Induced seismicity\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 How earthquakes travel through different media\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Secondary Hazards\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBox 4.1 Profile: Toshitaka Katada\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Compound threats\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5. How do different forms of construction behave in earthquakes? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction: range and classification of building construction types\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2  Masonry construction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBox 5.1 Profile: Laurie Baker\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Reinforced concrete construction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Timber frame construction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Steel frame construction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Comparing the vulnerability of different construction types\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 How is the population affected?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Causes of earthquake casualties\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Casualties due to building collapses\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Survivability of an occupant in a building\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Other causes of casualties\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 How can we estimate the number of injured and killed in an earthquake?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Estimating fatalities due to building collapses\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Estimating casualties from secondary hazards and cascading effects\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 The way forward\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7. How can buildings be improved?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Design of engineered buildings\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Strengthening existing buildings\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Building for safety programmes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBox 7.1 Profile: Amod Dixit\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBox 7.2 Profile: Rajendra and Rupal Desai\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Public awareness of earthquake risk: creating a safety culture\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8. Successes and failures in earthquake protection: a country comparison\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction: the survey\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 High achievers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Limited achievers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Continuing and growing risks\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Country comparison of unsafe structures\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Comparison of the country groups\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9. The way forward: what part can different actors play?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 International agencies and global initiatives\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Governments\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Businesses and organisations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Homeowners and individual citizens\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBox 9.1. Profile: Tracy Monk\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Scientists and Engineers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBox 9.2 Profile: Edward Ng\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBox 9.3  Profile: Lucy Jones\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Non-government organisations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Insurers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8 The way forward\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407101174103,"sku":"9781119619420","price":79.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781119619420.jpg?v=1730498182"},{"product_id":"the-construction-technology-handbook-9781119719953","title":"The Construction Technology Handbook","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTired of new software that doesn't seem to work in the field? Ready to get your teams up to speed and productive with the latest tools? The Construction Technology Handbook takes a ground up, no jargon look at technology in the construction industry. From clear, quickly grasped explanations of how popular software actually works to how companies both large and small can efficiently try out and onboard new tools, this book unlocks new ways for construction field teams, firm owners, managers, leaders, and employees to do business.    You'll learn about: Simple frameworks for making sense of all the new options cropping upHow software and data work and how they work together to make your job easier and saferWhat artificial intelligence really isand how it can help real companies todayTools that are just over the horizon that will, one day, make your job just a little bit easierNew and practical resources to help you incorporate an attitude of innovation and technology adoption into your workplace Perfect for general contractors and subcontractors, The Construction Technology Handbook also belongs on the bookshelves of construction technology vendors and construction workers who want to better understand the needs of the construction industry and the inner workings of construction technology, respectively.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Introduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Software 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Software Networks 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Construction Software 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Industrialized Construction 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Applying Artificial Intelligence 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Future Tools 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Innovation and Technology Adoption 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 The Digital Construction Mindset 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 195\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407131287895,"sku":"9781119719953","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781119719953.jpg?v=1730498291"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/collections\/construction-and-heavy-industry.oembed?page=7","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}