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Random House USA Inc Trump The Art of the Deal
Book SynopsisPresident Donald J. Trump lays out his professional and personal worldview in this classic work—a firsthand account of the rise of America’s foremost deal-maker. “I like thinking big. I always have. To me it’s very simple: If you’re going to be thinking anyway, you might as well think big.”—Donald J. TrumpHere is Trump in action—how he runs his organization and how he runs his life—as he meets the people he needs to meet, chats with family and friends, clashes with enemies, and challenges conventional thinking. But even a maverick plays by rules, and Trump has formulated time-tested guidelines for success. He isolates the common elements in his greatest accomplishments; he shatters myths; he names names, spells out the zeros, and fully reveals the deal-maker’s art. And throughout, Trump talks—really talks—about how he does it. Trump: The Art of the Deal is an unguarded look at t
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Facilities Planning
Book SynopsisTompkins/White/Bozer/Tanchoco is the leading facilities planning book on the market, today. Its blending of breadth and depth of coverage are unmatched. Thousands of engineering students and practitioners have used the book to prepare them to design new facilities and expand or renovate existing facilities. The book combines applied aspects with proven quantitative methodologies. It carries the reader through the entire process of planning facilities, regardless of the application settings for the facilities.Table of ContentsPart One DEFINING REQUIREMENTS 1 Chapter One INTRODUCTION 3 1.1 Facilities Planning Defined 3 1.2 Significance of Facilities Planning 9 1.3 Objectives of Facilities Planning 12 1.4 Facilities Planning Process 13 1.5 Strategic Facilities Planning 18 1.6 Developing Facilities Planning Strategies 21 1.7 Examples of Inadequate Planning 24 1.8 Summary 26 References 27 Problems 28 Chapter Two PRODUCT, PROCESS, AND SCHEDULE DESIGN 30 2.1 Introduction 30 2.2 Product Design 32 2.3 Process Design 36 2.4 Schedule Design 47 2.5 Facilities Design 63 2.6 Summary 70 References 72 Problems 74 Chapter Three FLOW SYSTEMS, ACTIVITY RELATIONSHIPS, AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS 83 3.1 Introduction 83 3.2 Flow Systems 84 3.3 Material Flow System 88 3.4 Departmental Planning 97 3.5 Activity Relationships 113 3.6 Space Requirements 119 3.7 Summary 129 References 129 Problems 131 Chapter Four PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS 137 4.1 Introduction 137 4.2 The Employee–Facility Interface 138 4.3 Restrooms 146 4.4 Food Services 151 4.5 Health Services 156 4.6 Barrier-Free Compliance 157 4.7 Office Facility Planning 160 4.8 Summary 170 References 170 Problems 171 Part Two DEVELOPING ALTERNATIVES: CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES 173 Chapter Five MATERIAL HANDLING 175 5.1 Introduction 175 5.2 Scope and Definitions of Material Handling 176 5.3 Material Handling Principles 179 5.4 Designing Material Handling Systems 181 5.5 Unit Load Design 186 5.6 Material Handling Equipment 204 5.7 Estimating Material Handling Costs 209 5.8 Safety Considerations 210 5.9 Summary 212 References 212 Problems 213 Appendix 5B Material Handling Equipment 215 Chapter Six LAYOUT PLANNING MODELS AND DESIGN ALGORITHMS 292 6.1 Introduction 292 6.2 Basic Layout Types 294 6.3 Layout Procedures 296 6.4 Algorithmic Approaches 302 6.5 Department Shapes and Mail Aisles 342 6.6 Simulated Annealing and Genetic Algorithms 344 6.7 Multi-Floor Facility Layout 351 6.8 Commercial Facility Layout Packages 354 6.9 The Impact of Change 355 6.10 Developing Layout Alternatives 362 6.11 Summary 363 References 366 Problems 369 Part Three FACILITY DESIGN FOR VARIOUS FACILITIES FUNCTIONS 383 Chapter Seven WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS 385 7.1 Introduction 385 7.2 Missions of a Warehouse 387 7.3 Functions in the Warehouse 389 7.4 Receiving and Shipping Operations 391 7.5 Dock Locations 414 7.6 Storage Operations 415 7.7 Order Picking Operations 432 7.8 Summary 443 References 443 Problems 444 Chapter Eight MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS 448 8.1 Introduction 448 8.2 Fixed Automation Systems 451 8.3 Flexible Manufacturing Systems 453 8.4 Single-Stage Multimachine Systems 456 8.5 Reduction in Work-in-Process 458 8.6 Just-in-Time Manufacturing 459 8.7 Facilities Planning Trends 467 8.8 Summary 468 References 469 Problems 470 Chapter Nine FACILITIES SYSTEMS 473 9.1 Introduction 473 9.2 Structural System Performance 474 9.3 Enclosure Systems 477 9.4 Atmospheric Systems 481 9.5 Electrical and Lighting Systems 490 9.6 Life Safety Systems 500 9.7 Sanitation Systems 505 9.8 Building Automation Systems 508 9.9 Facilities Maintenance Management Systems 510 9.10 Summary 510 References 511 Problems 511 Part Four DEVELOPING ALTERNATIVES: QUANTITATIVE APPROACHES 515 Chapter Ten QUANTITATIVE FACILITIES PLANNING MODELS 517 10.1 Introduction 517 10.2 Facility Location Models 518 10.3 Special Facility Layout Models 569 10.4 Machine Layout Models 577 10.5 Conventional Storage Models 580 10.6 Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems 608 10.7 Order Picking Systems 627 10.8 Fixed-Path Material Handling Models 642 10.9 Waiting Line Models 671 10.10 Simulation Models 701 10.11 Summary 705 References 705 Problems 709 Part Five EVALUATING, SELECTING, PREPARING, PRESENTING, IMPLEMENTING, AND MAINTAINING 743 Chapter Eleven EVALUATING AND SELECTING THE FACILITIES PLAN 745 11.1 Introduction 745 11.2 Evaluating Facilities Plans 748 11.3 Selecting the Facilities Plan 802 11.4 Summary 803 References 803 Problems 804 Chapter Twelve PREPARING, PRESENTING, IMPLEMENTING, AND MAINTAINING THE FACILITIES PLAN 807 12.1 Introduction 807 12.2 Preparing the Facilities Plan 807 12.3 Presenting the Facilities Plan 831 12.4 Implementing the Facilities Plan 834 12.5 Maintaining the Facilities Plan 836 12.6 Summary 839 References 839 Problems 840 INDEX 841
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Reliability in Procurement and Use
Book SynopsisDetails all the issues and applications of reliability engineering relevant to the use and purchase of equipment. Introduces reliability terminology for the non-specialist. Discusses product procurement based on life cycle cost, the total expenditure of ownership as opposed to merely acquisition, procurement dependability specifications, equipment inspection frequency, optimization of replacement, overhaul tactics and schedules. Explains how to collect, analyze and monitor field failure data in order to build up dependable reliability data banks for future use.Table of ContentsPartial table of contents: Reliability Basics. Probability Concepts and Applications. Mean Time to Failure and Mean Time Between Failures. LIFE CYCLE COST PROCUREMENT. Life Cycle Cost: Concepts, Constituents and Models. Dependability and Life Cycle Cost. PROCUREMENT SPECIFICATIONS. Allocation of Subsystem Dependability Needs. COMPARATIVE PRODUCT EVALUATION. Product Selection and Evaluation. FAILURE REPORTING AND DATA ANALYSIS. Failure Reporting and Analysis. Aging Analysis of Repairable Equipment. INSPECTION FREQUENCY OPTIMIZATION. Inspection Frequency Optimization. REPLACEMENT AND OVERHAUL POLICIES. Replacement Policies: Concepts, Methods and Models. Replacement with Ongoing Technological Change. Appendices. Selected Bibliography. Index.
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De Gruyter Port Business: Second Edition
Book SynopsisPort Business is essential reading for all those with an interest in trade and transportation and the role of ports in the global supply chain. It discusses the various types of ports in existence, identifies the major ports per category, analyzes what the key business drivers are, describes their governance, how they are managed, which trends influence them, and what kind of impact they have on supply chains. Dr. Jürgen Sorgenfrei uses his significant consulting and project development experience within the international ports, shipping, rail & logistics sector, and in global economics, trade, analytics, and forecasting as well as in intermodal hinterland transport to provide this comprehensive overview of port management. The book is a combination of a strong background in principles and practical knowledge and is an indispensable resource for those interested in maritime economics. .Table of ContentsPart 1: Development of Ports 1 Chapter 1: History of Ports: The Ten Aims of a Port 3 1.1 Ancient Egypt 3 1.2 Roman Empire 7 1.3 Constantinople 12 1.4 Venice and the Mediterranean Merchant Trade 15 1.5 Imperial China: Early Ming Dynasty 16 1.6 Hanseatic League 20 1.7 Historical Drivers of Port Development 28 Chapter 2: Driver of Port Business 31 2.1 Economic Drivers 33 2.2 Political Drivers 35 2.3 Logistical Drivers 38 2.4 Technical Drivers 40 2.5 Financial Drivers 44 2.6 The “Port Model” 45 2.7 Impact on “Port Master Planning” Process 49 Chapter 3: Major Commercial Ports 51 3.1 Classification of Ports 51 3.2 Container Ports 56 3.3 General Cargo Ports 61 3.4 Liquid Bulk Ports 65 3.5 Dry Bulk Ports 67 3.6 RoRo Ports 68 3.7 Ferry Ports 72 3.8 Passenger Ports 73 3.9 Cruise Ports 75 Part 2: Ports in Maritime Supply Chain 79 Chapter 4: The Role of Ports in Supply Chains 81 4.1 Definition “Ports” 81 4.2 Port Functions 83 4.3 Port Customer Groups 84 4.4 Port Cluster 86 4.5 “Port” Terms in Common Use 87 Port versus Terminal 87 Container Port 89 General Cargo Port 90 Bulk Port 90 RoRo Port 90 Ferry Port 90 Passenger Port 91 Cruise Port 91 Universal Port 91 Dedicated Port/Terminal 91 Main Port 93 Major Port 93 Minor Port 94 Hub Port + Feeder Port 94 Gateway Port 96 Way Port/Zero-Deviation Port 97 Transhipment Port + Transit Port 97 Regional Port 100 Sea Port 101 Deep Water Port 101 River Port 102 Inland Port 103 Dry Port 103 Free Port 103 State Port/Service Port/Public Port 104 Autonomous Port 104 Tool Port 104 Landlord Port 104 Private Port 105 Industrial Port/Factory Port 105 Home Port (Cruise) 105 Commercial Port/Noncommercial Port 106 Statistical Port 106 Big Port 106 Chapter 5: Trade & Transportation 107 5.1 Macroeconomic Relations 107 5.2 Drivers of Global Trade 116 Political Alliances and Free Trade Agreements 116 Deregulation and Privatization of Public Services 117 Distribution of Natural Resources 118 Globalization of Sourcing and Production 119 Spreading Out of Buyer Markets 120 Environmental Awareness 121 Innovations 122 Integrated Supply Chain Logistics 122 5.3 Antitrade Movements/Protectionism 123 5.4 Transport Value and Affinity 125 5.5 International Commercial Terms 131 Chapter 6: Ports in Transportation Chain 137 6.1 The Role of Ports in Supply Chain 137 6.2 Port Hinterland 143 Loco-Potential 147 6.3 Ports and Shipping Networks 148 Shipping Networks 148 Port Networks 154 6.4 Port Costs in Transportation Chains 161 Chapter 7: Cargoes 165 7.1 Port Cargo Categories 168 Liquid Bulk 171 Dry Bulk 173 General Cargo, Break Bulk, Heavy Lift, Oversized 174 Container 177 RoRo Cargo 179 All Cargoes 180 7.2 Cargo Measurement 183 Linear Measure or Unit of Length: Two-Dimensional 184 Solid Measure or Cubic Measure: Three-Dimensional 185 Weight Measure/Ton Deinitions 185 Billing Systems: Weight + Volume 187 Arabesque: Additional “Ton” Definitions 189 Unit Measure 191 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit (TEU) 191 Intermodal Transport Unit (ITU) 193 Flat or Flat Rack 193 RoRo Unit or RoRo Flat 193 Car Equivalent Unit (CEU) 194 Verified Gross Mass (VGM) 195 7.3 Errors in Port Cargo Measurement 195 Workflow Difficulties 196 Ineffective Enforcement 196 Perception that Weight Is Peripheral 196 Using Different Standards to Measure 197 Statistical Consequences 198 Part 3: Port Management 203 Chapter 8: Frame Conditions 205 8.1 Port Business Environment 205 8.2 Basic Management Concepts 208 8.3 Port Labor Organization 217 8.4 Cultural and Religious Influence 220 Chapter 9: Port Commercialization and Privatization 223 9.1 Background for Port Reform 223 9.2 Commercialization 225 9.3 Privatization 227 The French Example 228 9.4 Ways to Privatize 229 Chapter 10: Port Governance 233 10.1 Port Authorities 233 10.2 Sphere of Activity: The PA-Paradox 238 10.3 Objectives of a Port Authority 243 10.4 PA Task Overview 248 Executive Management 248 Strategic Planning 249 Engineering and Real Estate 251 Access Channel and Turning Basins 252 Finance and Administration 253 Legal 257 Human Resources 259 Origination/Business Development 259 Public Affairs and Economic Analysis 260 Port Security and Emergency Operations 261 Terminal Operations (Optional; Often for Smaller Ports) 262 10.5 Port Policy and Regulation 263 10.6 Intraport Competition 266 10.7 Case Studies 269 Port of Rotterdam Authority, The Netherlands 270 The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, Singapore 274 Port of Los Angeles, USA 277 Chapter 11: Port Operator 283 11.1 Classification 284 11.2 Terminal Operator 288 11.3 Port Facilities Operator 292 11.4 Port Service Operator 294 11.5 Global Container Terminal Operator 296 11.6 Terminal Operators Growth Path 310 Chapter 12: Port Cost Analysis 313 12.1 Port Dues 316 12.2 Cargo Fees 323 12.3 Miscellaneous 325 12.4 Port Costs Benchmarking 326 Chapter 13: Cargo Demand Forecasting 331 13.1 Port Master Plan 332 13.2 Demand Forecasting Models 335 13.3 Case Studies 341 Chapter 14: Financing Port Development 345 14.1 Financial Planning 348 14.2 Public-Private Partnerships 353 Principles of Port Investment Finance 354 Financing Structure 355 Debt 356 Equity 357 14.3 Alternative Port Financing and Management Schemes 357 Chapter 15: Lobbying 361 15.1 Mission of Port Lobbying 362 15.2 Players and Target Groups 363 15.3 Advocate of Port Policy 369 15.4 Port Marketing 372 Part 4: Subjects with a Major Impact on Port Business 377 Chapter 16: Increased Economic Efficiency 379 16.1 Economies of Scale for Ships and Ports 379 Container Vessel Size 379 Larger Terminals 383 Deep Water 384 Dedicated Terminals; Vertical Integration; Concentration 385 Horizontal Integration 386 16.2 Performance Measurement 387 Technical Port and Terminal Indicator 387 Trade Indicator 389 Weighting Rules 391 16.3 Productivity of Container Terminals 392 16.4 Overcoming Market Imbalances 401 16.5 Port Competition 402 Chapter 17: Tendency to Oligopolize 405 17.1 “Big Is Beautiful”—Impact of Mega Vessels 406 17.2 Vertical Integration of Services 410 17.3 Horizontal Integration of Services 413 Chapter 18: Affairs of Geostrategic Concern 417 18.1 Port Positioning in Global Container Trade 417 18.2 Offshore Resourcing 421 18.3 OBOR/BRI/New Maritime Silk Road 424 18.4 Arctic Shipping 427 Chapter 19: Global Maritime Bottlenecks 431 19.1 Major Oil Chokepoints 431 19.2 Strategic Canals: Panama, Suez, etc. 437 19.3 Backlash on Ports 445 Chapter 20: Port-City Interface 447 20.1 Historic Port-City Relations 447 20.2 Regional & City Development Policies 450 20.3 Port Industry 452 20.4 Cruise Shipping/Tourism 455 20.5 Port Hinterland Access 457 Chapter 21: Port Community Systems 461 21.1 Background of PCS 461 International PCS Association—Definitions 463 Typical PCS Services 464 21.2 Big Data in Port Business 465 21.3 Maritime 4.0 468 21.4 Game Changer: Blockchain 470 Chapter 22: Environmental Issues 473 22.1 Emission Control Areas 475 22.2 Bunker Fuel 480 Alternatives—LNG, Methanol, and Scrubbers 483 22.3 Green Ships 484 22.4 Green Ports 486 22.5 Marine Environment 488 Appendices 491 Appendix A: Abbreviations 493 Appendix B: Glossary 499 Appendix C: Bibliography 511 Articles and Working Papers 511 Books 512 Dissertations and Theses 514 Magazines, Newspapers, and Periodicals 516 Maritime Statistics 517 Private Reports and Documents 517 Public Internet Websites (plus date when visited) 518 Appendix D: Definition: “Container” 521 Index 527
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John Wiley & Sons Inc The Mathematics of Turfgrass Maintenance
Book SynopsisLoaded with helpful hints and easy-to-understand examples -- and now with 20 percent more content -- this book covers the type of mathematical problems that golf course superintendents face every day. You''ll learn how to handle budgeting estimates and figure how much fertilizer or pesticide you should buy. You''ll also find guidance on the ordering of topdressing, irrigation volume and coverage, area and volume calculations, and many other aspects of golf course operation that require a thorough understanding of basic mathematical principles. Whatever the management calculation may be, this book has the solution you need! Example problems and answers help you get the job done right.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction 1 Chapter 2 Area Measurement Calculations 7 Chapter 3 Volume Calculations 29 Chapter 4 Fertilizer Calculations 45 Chapter 5 Pesticide Calculations 65 Chapter 6 Spreader and Sprayer Calibration 79 Chapter 7 Irrigation Calculations 107 Chapter 8 Seeding Rate Calculations 115 Chapter 9 Application of Small Amounts of Material to Greenhouse Pots and Small Field Plots 123 Appendix A Conversion Factors 129 Appendix B Answers to Problems 131 Index 159
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Building a Successful Home Staging Business
Book SynopsisLet Barb Schwarzthe creator of the Home Staging conceptshow you what it takes to make it in the Home Staging industry. In 1972, Barb Schwarz coined the term Staging to refer to the process of preparing a home for sale, and turned her idea into a brand new industry. Today, thanks to Schwarz''s pioneering efforts, Home Staging has become a big business with enormous profit potential. If you are thinking about starting a Home Staging business of your own or just want to improve upon an existing one, then Building a Successful Home Staging Business is the book for you. Written in a straightforward and accessible style, this practical guide will show you exactly how to set up a Home Staging business, and help you run and maintain the business as it grows. Some of the issues outlined throughout these pages include: How to write a business plan, market your company, and make the most of your resources How to work through the consulting, bidding, and StaTable of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Introduction 1 Chapter 1 From the Beginning 7 Chapter 2 Starting Your Home Staging Business 21 Chapter 3 Your Business Plan 35 Chapter 4 Cover Yourself! 45 Chapter 5 Services Provided by Home Stagers 61 Chapter 6 Bids, Fees, and Consultations 75 Chapter 7 Marketing Your Home Staging Business 95 Chapter 8 How to Work with Real Estate Professionals 117 Chapter 9 Lights, Camera, Action! Actual Staging 129 Chapter 10 The Future of Home Staging 155 Appendix A Sample Documents 171 Appendix B Increasing Real Estate Agent Earnings through Staging 201 Appendix C Showing Instructions for Homeowners 205 Appendix D Staging Criteria 207 Appendix E Moving Checklist 215 Appendix F Regional Chapters for the International Association of Home Staging Professionals 219 Index 231
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Building Information Modeling
Book SynopsisThe optimal approach to design, build, operate, and maintain buildings With this strategic guide to building information modeling (BIM), you'll learn how to implement this new technology as part of a comprehensive systems approach to the design, construction, management, operation, maintenance, and use of buildings. The authors, among the leading experts and pioneers in BIM, show you how BIM supports more streamlined, integrated, and efficient business processes throughout the life cycle of buildings, from their initial conception through their eventual retirement or reuse. The result is better quality buildings, lower construction and operating costs, shorter project turnaround times, and a higher quality of building information to support better business decisions. Moreover, they set forth a plan for incorporating BIM into every organization's existing workflows, enabling you to take full advantage of all the benefits that BIM offers. Everything you need to implemenTable of ContentsForeword xi Introduction xv Chapter 1 Building Industry Challenges and Opportunities 1 Global Trends in Supply and Demand 2 Benchmarking Construction Productivity 3 Construction Productivity Metrics 6 Benchmarking Building Performance 8 Converting Inefficiency and Waste into Profit 10 Benchmarking Waste 11 Identifying Business Opportunities 12 Emerging Business Strategies 15 Choosing the Right Tools, Deploying the Right Tool Suites 16 The BIM Value Proposition 19 Process Engineering 20 Thinking Like an Owner 22 Building Performance Metrics 23 New Metrics for Real Property Valuation 23 Chapter 2 BIM Implementation Strategies 27 Leaving the CAD Era Behind 28 A Systems Approach to BIM Implementation 29 Avoiding Ideological Pitfalls 30 Aligning a BIM Implementation Strategy with Technology Trends 32 Assessing Fundamental Risks 33 Fostering a Culture of Information Stewardship 33 Managing Culture Change 35 Using Technology to Build Trust and Mitigate Risk 36 Maintaining Data Exchange Capabilities 37 Assessing Team Capabilities 41 Managing Expectations 42 Measuring Progress toward Strategic Goals 44 Toward a New Business Paradigm 54 Chapter 3 Business Process Reform 57 Managing Innovation Risk 58 The Imperative of Change 59 Innovation Management Strategies 60 The “I” in BIM 62 Business Reform Strategies 63 Industry-wide Reform Efforts 64 Industry Standards and Innovation 66 The Industry Standards Landscape 68 Aligning Business Strategies with Industry Standards 70 Integrating Information Gathering into the Business Process 72 Leadership and Vision 75 Engaging Business Partners 77 Business Process Modeling 78 Business Process Modeling Case Study 82 Managing Change 83 Populating the Building Information Model 87 Chapter 4 BIM-Based Enterprise Workflow 89 BIM Implementation Fundamentals 90 Sidebar: Integrating Data Collection with Business Processes 94 Business Operations and BIM 98 Marketing/Business Development 99 Human Resources 101 Finance 102 Information Technology 104 Operations 105 Workflow Visualization 108 Chapter 5 The Building Life Cycle 111 Life Cycle Views of Building Information 111 The Feasibility, Planning, and Development View 115 The Design and Construction View 116 The Operations and Maintenance View 118 The Ownership and Asset Management View 123 Chapter 6 Building Information Exchange Challenges 129 Sidebar: Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom 130 Information Management 131 Sidebar: Case Study: Information Management 134 Information Provenance 135 Information Maturity 137 Sidebar: The Wayback Machine: Archiving the Web 138 Information Content Decay 140 Information Electronic Degradation 140 Information Integrity and Continuity 141 Information Transparency, Accessibility, and Security 143 Information Flow 144 The Life Cycle of Information 146 Stakeholder Views 146 Interoperability 146 Chapter 7 Building Information Exchange Requirements 153 The Big Picture 154 Information Delivery Manuals 154 Defining “Best Case” Business Processes 159 agcXML: Organizing Transactional Information 161 SMARTcodes: Automating the Regulatory Process 162 The Construction Operations Building Information Exchange 163 Specifiers Property Information Exchange (SPIE) 166 Coordination View Information Exchange (CVIE) 168 Chapter 8 The Way Forward 171 Workflow: From Sequential to Parallel Processing 173 Business and Contractual Relationships 176 Evolving Roles and Responsibilities 177 Bibliography 179 Index 183
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Legal Concepts for Facility Managers
Book SynopsisFacility management - as any profession encompassing multiple disciplines and integrating technology, people and physical space - is not only complicated but fraught with occasions to be exposed to various legal liabilities Successful facility managers need the ability to manage risk well.Table of ContentsAbout the Author xiii Acknowledgments xv Preface xvii PART I FUNDAMENTALS 1 Introduction 1 1 American Jurisprudence 3 1.1 Introduction 3 1.2 Definition 4 1.3 Functions 4 1.4 Sources of law 6 1.5 Chapter summary 13 1.6 Questions 13 References 14 2 Law in Operation 15 2.1 Introduction 15 2.2 A brief background on US courts 17 2.3 Functions of the US legal system 19 2.4 Chapter summary 31 2.5 Questions 31 References 31 3 Legal Concepts 32 3.1 Introduction 32 3.2 Who are the players? 33 3.3 Statutes 36 3.4 Administrative laws 37 3.5 Executive orders 37 3.6 Common law 37 3.7 Appeals 38 3.8 Recording the common law 39 3.9 The United States Constitution 42 3.10 Legal research 43 3.11 Useful legal theory 44 3.12 Legislation 48 3.13 Procedural and substantive laws 49 3.14 Chapter summary 54 3.15 Questions 54 References 55 Summary of Part I 56 PART II FACILITY MANAGEMENT AND THE LAW 57 Introduction 57 4 Property Law I: Rights 59 4.1 Introduction 59 4.2 What is property? 60 4.3 Property law 61 4.4 Personal property for Facility Managers 62 4.5 Property ownership 63 4.6 Rights to real property 66 4.7 Legal duties of the parties 68 4.8 Chapter summary 69 4.9 Questions 69 References 70 5 Property Law II: Responsibilities 71 5.1 Introduction 71 5.2 Legal duty of care 72 5.3 Americans with Disabilities Act 74 5.4 Chapter summary 77 5.5 Questions 77 6 Environmental Law 79 6.1 Introduction 79 6.2 Historical perspective 80 6.3 Complications with environmental law 80 6.4 The role of regulators 81 6.5 Sources of environmental law 81 6.6 State laws 86 6.7 Common violations 87 6.8 Chapter summary 88 6.9 Questions 89 References 89 7 Tort Law 90 7.1 Introduction 90 7.2 What is a tort? 91 7.3 Defenses to torts 98 7.4 Premises liability 100 7.5 Damages 105 7.6 Chapter summary 106 7.7 Questions 106 References 107 8 Contract Law 108 8.1 Introduction 108 8.2 Defining contract law 109 8.3 Autonomy to contract 109 8.4 Built environment contracts 110 8.5 Contract elements 112 8.6 Statutes of fraud 114 8.7 Other legal issues in contract law 114 8.8 Contract interpretation 115 8.9 Contractual duty 118 8.10 Preserving the risk assignment 120 8.11 The property lease contract 120 8.12 Additional contract concepts 124 8.13 Chapter summary 125 8.14 Questions 125 References 126 9 Criminal Law 127 9.1 Introduction 127 9.2 Criminal procedure 128 9.3 Facility management and crime 134 9.4 Chapter summary 138 9.5 Questions 138 References 139 10 Employment Law 140 10.1 Introduction 140 10.2 Employment statutory law overview 141 10.3 Independent contractors 144 10.4 Labor law 147 10.5 Chapter summary 151 10.6 Questions 151 References 152 11 Emerging Legal Issues 153 11.1 Introduction 153 11.2 Environmental justice 154 11.3 The Construction Manager 155 11.4 Project delivery systems 157 11.5 Surety bonds 160 11.6 Design bid build 160 11.7 Design build 161 11.8 Construction Manager at risk 161 11.9 Construction Manager, agent 162 11.10 Integrated Project Delivery 162 11.11 Design services 163 11.12 Evidence laws and their impact on facility management 165 11.13 Chapter summary 169 11.14 Questions 169 References 169 Summary of Part II 170 PART III APPLICATION 171 Introduction 171 12 Responsibilities of the Facility Manager 173 12.1 Introduction 173 12.2 Professional services 173 12.3 Chapter summary 193 12.4 Questions 194 References 194 13 The Professional Facility Manager and the Law 195 13.1 Introduction 195 13.2 Health and safety management 197 13.3 Physical security issues 201 13.4 Vicarious liability 206 13.5 Premises liability litigation 215 13.6 Chapter summary 218 13.7 Questions 218 References 219 14 Risk Management 220 14.1 Introduction 220 14.2 Risk management 221 14.3 Conflict avoidance 225 14.4 Insurance 230 14.5 Chapter summary 237 14.6 Questions 238 References 238 Summary of Part III 239 Cases 240 Index 243
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Disaster Planning and Recovery A Guide for
Book SynopsisHurricane Andrew, the Mississippi River floods, a fire in the basement of a high-rise office buildingdisasters cost billions in lost business every year. This book helps companies create and implement disaster contingency plans in event of a business interruption. It shows what to do before, during and after the emergency.Table of ContentsThe Facility Professional. Why a Disaster Planning and Recovery Strategy? Problems and Performance. Prescriptives. Risk Management. Managing Risks: Reducing the Probability of Problems, Impacts, andConsequences. The Vulnerability Search, Vulnerability Analysis, and VulnerabilityRectification. Contingency Management. "...But the Process is Tedious." Communication. Myths and Some Precarious Perceptions. Appendices. Glossary. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Effective Maintenance The Key to Profitability
Book SynopsisEffective Maintenance The Key to Profitability Paul D. TomlingsonPlant maintenance represents a high percentage of operating costsin many industries--and as global competition increases, so doesthe need for reduced downtime and cost-effective maintenance.Effective Maintenance is geared toward helping managers develop,measure, and enhance the maintenance organization. Every aspect ofthis multi-faceted topic is explored and explained--with anemphasis on practical, use-it-today advice. This comprehensive,results-oriented resource will help you to: * Establish what maintenance should be doing in your plantenvironment * Determine whether maintenance is organized correctly * Find out whether maintenance is performing effectively * Implement an improvement program, if needed * Ensure continuous improvement and effective performance Invaluable coverage includes team organization, predictive andpreventive techniques, planning, scheduling, and effective workcontrol. This Table of ContentsHOW SHOULD MAINTENANCE ORGANIZE, DEFINE, AND EXECUTE ITS PROGRAM TOBEST SUPPORT YOUR OPERATIONS? Maintenance Organization. Maintenance Program. Preventive Maintenance. Planning, Scheduling, and Work Execution. Labor Control. Information. Maintenance Engineering. Non-maintenance Work. Shop Operation and Services. Material Control. Training. WHAT SHOULD YOU EXAMINE TO ESTABLISH THAT: THE PLANT ENVIRONMENT ISCONDUCTIVE TO THE SUCCESS OF MAINTENANCE/ MAINTENANCE IS ORGANIZED TO RESPOND QUICKLY AND EFFECTIVELY TO ITSOBJECTIVES WHILE MAKING THE BEST USE OF ITS PERSONNEL?/THEMAINTENANCE PROGRAM IS WELL-DEFINED AND UNDERSTOOD BY THOSE WHOCARRY IT OUT, USE ITS SERVICE (OPERATIONS), OR SUPPORT IT (STAFFDEPARTMENTS)?/ MAINTENANCE PERFORMANCE IS ASSESSED AND STEPS ARE BEING TAKEN TOACHIEVE IMPROVEMENT? Environment: Encourages Success. Organization: Responsive and Efficient. Program: Understood and Supported. Performance: Assessed and Improved. WHAT EVALUATION AND IMPROVEMENT STRATEGY WILL ENSURE SUCCESSFULMAINTENANCE PERFORMANCE? Evaluation and Improvement Strategy. Appendices. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Security Risk Assessment and Management
Book SynopsisProven set of best practices for security risk assessment and management, explained in plain English This guidebook sets forth a systematic, proven set of best practices for security risk assessment and management of buildings and their supporting infrastructures.Trade Review"Used by government and private corporations, it sets forth a systematic, proven set of best practices for security risk assessment and management of both buildings and their supporting infrastructure." (ENR.com; 11/7/07)Table of ContentsFigures xv Tables xix Preface xxi Acknowledgments xxv Part I 1 1 Security Risk Assessment and Management Process 3 1.1 Introduction 3 1.2 Security Risk Equation 6 1.3 Security Risk Assessment and Management Process 8 1.3.1 Facility Characterization 9 1.3.2 Threat Analysis 10 1.3.3 Consequence Analysis 11 1.3.4 System Effectiveness Assessment 13 1.3.5 Risk Estimation 16 1.3.6 Comparison of Estimated Risk Levels 17 1.3.7 Risk Reduction Strategies 17 1.4 Presentation to Management 18 1.5 Risk Management Decisions 18 1.6 Information Protection 19 1.7 Process Summary 19 1.8 References 20 1.9 Exercises 21 2 Screening Analysis 23 2.1 Introduction 23 2.2 Screening Analysis Methods 23 2.3 Summary 30 2.4 References 30 2.5 Exercises 30 3 Facility Characterization 31 3.1 Introduction 31 3.2 Undesired Events 32 3.3 Facility Description 33 3.3.1 Physical Details 33 3.3.2 Cyber-Information System 34 3.3.3 Facility Operations 34 3.3.4 Security Protection Systems 35 3.3.5 Workforce Description 38 3.3.6 Restrictions, Requirements, Limitations 39 3.4 Critical Assets 40 3.4.1 Generic Fault Tree 40 3.4.2 Identifying Critical Assets 42 3.5 Protection Objectives 44 3.6 Summary 45 3.7 References 46 3.8 Exercises 46 4 Threat Analysis 49 4.1 Introduction 49 4.2 Sources of Threat Information 50 4.2.1 Local and State Sources 51 4.2.2 National Sources 52 4.3 Adversary Spectrum 53 4.4 Adversary Capability 56 4.5 Threat Potential for Attack 58 4.5.1 Outsider Threat 62 4.5.2 Insider Threat 69 4.6 Summary 71 4.7 References 71 4.8 Exercises 72 5 Consequence Analysis 75 5.1 Introduction 75 5.2 Reference Table of Consequences 75 5.3 Consequence Values for Undesired Events 77 5.4 Summary 81 5.5 References 81 5.6 Exercises 81 6 Asset Prioritization 83 6.1 Introduction 83 6.2 Prioritization Matrix 84 6.3 Summary 85 6.4 References 85 6.5 Exercises 86 7 System Effectiveness 87 7.1 Introduction 87 7.2 Protection System Effectiveness 88 7.2.1 Adversary Strategies 88 7.2.2 Physical Protection System Effectiveness 90 7.2.3 Cyber-Protection System Effectiveness 106 7.3 Summary 116 7.4 References 117 7.5 Exercises 118 8 Estimating Security Risk 121 8.1 Introduction 121 8.2 Estimating Security Risk 121 8.2.1 Conditional Risk 122 8.2.2 Relative Risk 122 8.3 Summary 125 8.4 References 125 8.5 Exercises 125 9 Risk Reduction Strategies 127 9.1 Introduction 127 9.2 Strategies for Reducing Likelihood of Attack 127 9.3 Strategies for Increasing Protection System Effectiveness 129 9.3.1 Physical Protection System Upgrades 129 9.3.2 Cyber-Protection System Upgrades 129 9.3.3 Protection System Upgrade Package(s) 129 9.4 Strategies for Mitigating Consequences 132 9.4.1 Construction Hardening 133 9.4.2 Redundancy 141 9.4.3 Optimized Recovery Strategies 143 9.4.4 Emergency Planning 145 9.5 Combinations of Reduction Strategies 148 9.6 Summary 149 9.7 References 150 9.8 Exercises 151 10 Evaluating Impacts 153 10.1 Risk Level 153 10.2 Costs 157 10.3 Operations/Schedules 159 10.4 Public Opinion 160 10.5 Other Site-Specific Concerns 160 10.6 Review Threat Analysis 161 10.7 Summary 162 10.8 References 162 10.9 Exercises 163 11 Risk Management Decisions 165 11.1 Introduction 165 11.2 Risk Assessment Results 166 11.2.1 Executive Summary 167 11.2.2 Introduction 167 11.2.3 Threat Analysis 168 11.2.4 Consequence Analysis 168 11.2.5 System Effectiveness Assessment 169 11.2.6 Risk Estimation 169 11.2.7 Risk Reduction Strategies and Packages 170 11.2.8 Impact Analysis 170 11.2.9 Supporting Documentation 171 11.2.10 Report Overview 171 11.3 Risk Management Decisions 171 11.4 Establish Design Threat 173 11.5 Summary 174 11.6 References 174 11.7 Exercises 174 12 Summary 175 12.1 Facility Characterization 177 12.2 Threat Analysis 178 12.3 Consequence Analysis 180 12.4 System Effectiveness Assessment 180 12.5 Risk Estimation 182 12.6 Comparison of Estimated Risk Level to Threshold 183 12.7 Risk Reduction Strategies 183 12.8 Analysis of Impacts Imposed by Risk Reduction Upgrade Packages 184 12.9 Presentation to Management 185 12.10 Risk Management Decisions 185 Part II 187 13 Demonstration of the Security Risk Assessment and Management Process 189 13.1 Introduction 189 13.2 Security Risk Assessment and Management Process 190 13.3 Screening Analysis 192 13.4 Facility Characterization 195 13.5 Operations 196 13.6 General Description 198 13.7 Threat 214 13.8 Consequences 228 13.9 Prioritization Analysis 238 13.10 Protection System Effectiveness 243 13.10.1 Physical Protection System Effectiveness 245 13.10.2 Analysis of Blast Effects 264 13.11 Estimation of Risk 269 13.11.1 Risk Summary 269 13.12 Risk Reduction Strategies 272 13.12.1 Physical Protection System Upgrades 273 13.12.2 Result of Physical Protection System Upgrades 276 13.12.3 Cyber-Protection System Upgrades 280 13.12.4 Results of Cyber-Protection System Upgrades 281 13.12.5 Consequence Mitigation Upgrades 281 13.12.6 Summary 284 13.13 Impact Analysis 285 13.13.1 Impacts of Upgrade Package 285 13.13.2 Impacts of Consequence Mitigation Package 288 13.14 Presentation to Management 288 13.14.1 Threat Description 289 13.14.2 Security Risk Estimates for the Baseline System 289 13.14.3 Risk Reduction Packages 290 13.14.4 Impact Analysis for Risk Reduction Package 294 13.15 Risk Management Decisions 295 Appendix A: Generic Fault Tree for Buildings 297 Appendix B: Adversary Sequence Diagrams 303 Appendix C: Physical System Effectiveness Worksheets 309 Appendix D: Insider Threat 329 Acronyms 345 Glossary 347 Index 353
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Lees Building Maintenance Management
Book SynopsisBuilding maintenance now accounts for over half the construction industry''s output. Therefore, there has been growing recognition of the role of the building maintenance manager. Since it was first written by Reg Lee, this book has played a significant part in developing the framework of the subject, covering in a systematic and comprehensive way a wide range of issues from the legal to the technical and financial. The Fourth Edition, the first in 14 years, has been substantially revised by Paul Wordsworth of Liverpool John Moores University. It provides an overview of new developments, changes in legislation and information technology, a more scientific approach to the section on defect diagnosis, and a new chapter on the increasingly important subjects of conservation and the environment. The book provides a core text for undergraduates of building surveying and students of facilities management.Table of ContentsMaintenance system; Maintenance standards; Statutory control; Maintenance planning; Cost control; Information management; The maintenance organisation; Maintenance procurement; Service delivery; Repair diagnosis; Conservation and the environment; Standard maintenance descriptions; Bibliography
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John Wiley & Sons Understanding Law for Public Administration
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Urban Land Institute,U.S. Urban Real Estate Investment A New Era of
Book SynopsisThe basic forces that drive societal change—from demographic shifts, to advances in technology, and transitions in economic functions—have influenced the shape of cities throughout history. This book explains America's urban renaissance and establishes a framework to understand and capitalize on the range of real estate opportunities available in cities across the country.
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Getty Trust Publications Heritage Values in Site Management Four Case
Book SynopsisThe analysis of the four historic sites featured in this publication - Grosse Ile and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site in Canada, Chaco Culture National Historical Park in the United States, Port Arthur Historic Site in Australia, and Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site in the United Kingdom - provides valuable insight into the creation and management of heritage values. Each case study articulates how values are identified and assessed by the governing bodies; where (and with whom) the values reside; how the values are implemented into management policies and objectives; and the impact that these decisions have on the sites themselves. This book will be a vital tool for institutions and individuals engaged in the study or practice of site management, conservation planning, and/or historic preservation. Also included is a CD-ROM that contains supplemental management and planning documents created and used by the site-management authorities.
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CRC Press The Residential Pathway
Book SynopsisThe Residential Pathway - APC Essentials was written to facilitate and encourage candidates preparing for the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) to become Chartered Surveyors. The book will help candidates, their Counsellors and Supervisors to understand:â The requirements of the Residential pathwayâ The detail of the technical competenciesâ How to select suitable competenciesâ How to demonstrate the required knowledge and experience, andâ How to succeed in the final interviewIt will also be a useful reference for AssocRICS candidates and qualified professionals.This concise book has clear headings to guide readers, with bullet-point checklists and signposting to key themes and important sources for further reading. It alerts readers to the need to be aware of changes and developments in the residential sector, and to the wider economic, social, and political factors that influence it. The book includes lists of relevant
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Edward Elgar Publishing Digital Built Asset Management
Book SynopsisThis insightful book presents a comprehensive understanding of the new technologies impacting the digital era of built asset and facility management. Informative and accessible, it illustrates how the concepts, principles, strategies and applications of digital built asset management can be improved and implemented in real-life practice.
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HarperCollins Focus Dont Start a Side Hustle
Book SynopsisDon’t trade your 40-hour workweek for an 80-hour a week side hustle.The promise of entrepreneurship is to create a lifestyle of freedom - but the pursuit often leads to a time bankrupt life.If you’re an overworked employee who’s done with the 9-to-5, a serial entrepreneur who has yet to realize the American dream, or a burned outside hustle owner who’s tired of the grind, this book was written for you.Passive income expert Brian Page will guide you step-by-step through 38 bitesize chapters that will teach you how to ditch the rat race and enjoy the “Passivepreneur” lifestyle. In Don’t Start a Side Hustle, you will learn how to: Trade working your ass off in exchange for hard-working assets. Create cash flow from products, services, and properties you don’t own. Become an “income producer” instead of an “income earner.” Live a li
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HarperCollins Focus The Agents Edge
Book SynopsisFor the first time ever, five-time number-one RE/MAX agent worldwide, Jordan Cohen, reveals his secret sales strategies that will elevate your real estate sales career to the highest levels.Jordan Cohen started out selling entry-level houses in Southern California over thirty years ago, before transitioning to the luxury market. Always working alone as an individual agent without a partner or a team, he consistently sets new sales records year after year, including 2021 where he closed over $314 million in residential real estate. In The Agent’s Edge, he teaches agents of all levels how to win listings, take advantage of every opportunity and make your fortune in the fast-paced, exciting world of real estate sales. Whether you’ve been in the business for decades, are just starting out, or somewhere in between, these strategies will work for you.In this powerful and entertaining guide with a heartwarming forward from Sylvester Stall
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd International Real Estate
Book SynopsisReal estate activity across national boundaries (investment, development and asset management) is firmly established as a major component of global economic activity. International Real Estate provides the understanding of real estate strategies and transactions that cross national boundaries. International organizations lament the narrow perspective of professionals in the real estate field, which stems from training that takes a parochial rather than international view of the practices and processes of real estate markets. This book takes an explicitly international perspective to the decision-making process leading to final ''accept'' or ''reject'' investment decisions. It will be the first to adopt an institutional approach that directly addresses the problems of how to identify and avoid the main pitfalls of cross-border investment in real estate. The key to understanding international real estate comes from understanding the impact on investment and management decisionTrade Review'an important and very valuable contribution to the understanding of the pitfalls and the functioning of foreign real estate markets. International Real Estate - An Institutional Approach is truly inspiring. It is written in a clear and understandable manner and can, without doubt, serve most participants of international real estate markets as a guide or 'handbook' for carrying out or advising on real estate investments in foreign market environments. Recommended to investors, corporate real estate and funds managers or project developers as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students. ' Building Research & Information 2005 33(3) This book is a wonderful contribution to greater knowledge and I look forward to making much use of it. It may hold the promise of fewer acts of self-destruction in our industry but it is also a fascinating insight into the disconnection between rational analysis and action.’ Jeremy Newsum, Group Chief Executive, Grosvenor Group HoldingsTable of ContentsContributors ix Foreword by Jeremy Newsum, Grosvenor Group Holdings xi Preface xiii Part 1 Analysis of Real Estate Transactions in Unfamiliar Markets, Using an Institutional Approach 1 1 Real Estate Transactions: an Institutional Perspective 3 William Seabrooke and Hebe Hwee Hong How The international real estate phenomenon 3 Real estate transactions and transacting 4 Transaction cost concepts 14 A transaction-based approach lends itself to institutional analysis 28 2 Resolving Institutional Uncertainty in International Real Estate Decisions 35 William Seabrooke and Paul Kent The institutional nature of transactions 35 Real estate transactions 37 A scoping template for 'mapping' the institutional 'landscape' within which a real estate transaction takes shape 55 Conclusion 70 3 An Institutional Analysis of the Subject Matter of Real Estate Transactions 73 Paul Kent Property rights in institutional analysis 73 Institutional determinants of title to real estate in Hong Kong 76 Institutional determinants of property rights in real estate in the PRC 81 Conclusion 88 Part 2 Evolution of the Institutional Context of International Real Estate 93 4 Local Property Markets and Effective Flexible Market Institutions 96 Michael A. Goldberg The issues 96 Global forces introduced: an overview 97 Indications of global integration in urban property markets 100 Local, regional and national forces impinging on global cities 102 Globalisation of world city property markets: observations and caveats on volatility 105 Vancouver: an emerging world city facing prototypical issues in the global economy 107 Vancouver’s globalised property market: the cycle of the late 1980s 111 Policy issues and fl exible institutional responses for global cities when they are both determinants and outcomes of globalisation 113 Public attitudes to cope with change 115 Possible national government roles in urban policy in a global setting 119 Growing vulnerability of cities in the connected global environment 122 Conclusions 122 5 Facilitation and Constraint: Institutions of Urban Planning in Hong Kong 130 Bo Sin Tang, Sujeet Sharma, Stanley Chi Wai Yeung Urban planning and development control 133 Planning, politics and economy 144 Conclusions 148 6 Emerging Institutions in Europe 155 Derek C. Nicholls Historical context 155 Single market 157 Single continent? 160 Implications for real estate markets 168 7 Institutional Aspects of Real Estate Investment and Project Appraisal 173 Eddie Chi Man Hui and Yat Hung Chiang Institutional aspects 173 Institutional features of project appraisal 186 Role of international funding agencies: the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank 190 Conclusion 193 Part 3 Institutional Aspects of National Real Estate Markets 197 8 US Pension Funds and Real Estate: Still Crazy After All These Years 200 Bernard Winograd In the beginning… 201 The end of innocence 204 The cavalry arrives 205 The pension funds react 211 Where do we go from here? 215 9 Real Estate Markets in the United States 220 Mark J. Eppli and Charles C. Tu The interrelation between the space and capital markets 223 Space markets in the United States 227 Capital markets in the United States 235 The space market/capital market disconnection 245 Summary 259 10 Real Estate Markets in the United Kingdom 262 Andrew Baum UK real estate: the asset class 262 The sectors: principal characteristics 266 The vehicles available for property investment 269 Commercial property owners 282 Property fund managers and advisers 284 The role of government 288 Conclusion 290 11 Real Estate Markets in Canada 293 C. Tsuriel Somerville Government institutions and real estate 295 Property rights 299 Land-use regulation 302 Canadian real estate markets 306 Conclusion 321 12 Real Estate Markets in Japan 325 Yu Ichiro Kawaguchi The Japanese rental market 326 The market for ownership of real estate assets 329 Capital markets 336 Conclusion 339 13 Real Estate Markets in Mainland China 342 Chang Chun Feng and Stanley Chi Wai Yeung Market structure 342 The reform of urban land-use policy 343 Reform of the urban housing system 347 Relationship between real estate industry and national economic development 352 Long-term development of the real estate market in China 356 Acknowledgement 361 References and further reading 361 Index 363
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Sustainable Practice for the Facilities Manager
Book SynopsisThis guide shows how to implement a sustainability strategy in properties across different sectors including offices, retail and manufacturing. It explains the facilities manager's role in incorporating sustainability into the whole life-cycle of a building - from initial briefing to final disposal.Trade Review'Gives detailed practical guidance and information which can be implemented to integrate sustainability into the day-to-day activities of those who manage buildings.' June issue Croner's Voluntary Organisation Management 'In addition to case studies many other things are done to make this a practical source for the reader; there are photographs, diagrams and models, questionnaires, tables, graphs and a very helpful list of other sources to follow up many issues in more detail depending on your interests.' Building Engineer 'As sustainable practice becomes, of necessity, the norm in all aspects of society, facilities managers will find this book a useful point of reference in their daily work. Those new to the field will be hard-pressed to come across a better overview of the subject. For students of facilities management and related subjects this book represents an important introduction to and treatment of the topic and one that should remain useful throughout their professional careers.' Professor LovedayTable of ContentsCase Studies. Company Profiles. Preface. Introduction. 1. Sustainable development and facilities management. 2. Sustainable Business Management. 3. Facilities Lifecycle. 4. Operation of the Facility. Further reading. Websites. Appendix 1: Sources and documents relevant to environmental management for facilities managers. Appendix 2: Initiatives/bodies relevant to sustainable design, construction and property. Index
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Facilities Change Management
Book Synopsis* Presents a fresh light on facilities management by considering front-of-house aspects. * Treats workplace productivity and customer service as its central theme. * Brings together a number of relevant themes from the design of the workplace to customer service and stakeholder management.Table of ContentsPreface xi Contributors xiii 1 Facilities Change Management in Context 1 Edward Finch Chapter Overview 1 1.1 Forces of Change Affecting the Built Environment 1 1.2 Inertia and Change 2 1.3 Understanding the S-curve 3 1.4 The Context of Change 5 1.4.1 State Versus Direction 6 1.5 Facilities Management and the Business of Change 8 1.6 The Scope of Facilities Change Management 9 1.7 Replacing Like with Unlike 11 1.8 The Intelligent Client 11 1.9 The Change Management Cycle 12 1.9.1 Recognise 13 1.9.2 Evaluate 14 1.9.3 Adjust 14 1.9.4 Carry Out 15 1.9.5 Track 15 1.9.6 Treasure 15 1.10 Summary 16 2 Change Readiness 17 Edward Finch Chapter Overview 17 2.1 Service Providers and Partnering 18 2.2 Outsourcing Relationships 18 2.3 The FM Supply Chain 20 2.4 Flexibility in Support of Change Readiness 21 2.5 Building Design Decisions and Flexibility 22 2.6 Types of Flexibility 23 2.7 Conclusions 24 3 Form, Function and the Economics of Change 26 James Pinder, Simon Austin, Rob Schmidt III, and Alistair Gibb Chapter Overview 26 3.1 Introduction 26 3.2 Changing Demands 27 3.3 Designing for Adaptability 31 3.4 Adaptive Re-use 35 3.5 Conclusions 38 3.6 Acknowledgements 38 References 39 4 The Change Management Challenge in Growth Firms 42 Paul Dettwiler Chapter Overview 42 4.1 Introduction 43 4.2 The Dynamic Relation of Facilities Management Variables and Growth Firms 44 4.3 The External Factors Relevant to FM 47 4.4 External Factors Relevant to FM Requirements 50 4.5 Discerning the Relevance of Needs 51 4.6 Summary 55 5 The Business of Space 57 Danny Shiem Shin Then Chapter Overview 57 5.1 Introduction 58 5.1.1 Space as a Business Resource 58 5.1.2 Technology and Its Impact on the Corporate Workplace 59 5.2 Context of Space Planning and Management 59 5.2.1 Business Management and Economic Drivers 59 5.2.2 Business Planning and Space Planning 60 5.3 Strategic Space Planning --- The Accommodation Strategy 61 5.4 Assessing Demand --- Organisational Needs 63 5.5 Assessing Supply -- Premises Audit 65 5.6 Reconciling Demand and Supply -- Facilities Solutions 67 5.7 Maintaining Strategic Relevance 69 5.8 The Need for Dialogue 70 5.9 Managing Occupancy Cost --- Monitoring Utilisation 70 5.10 Managing Space Demand Over Time 72 5.10.1 Future Role of Work and Workplace Design 72 5.10.2 Implications on Workplace Management 73 5.11 Acknowledgements 74 6 Project Inception: Facilities Change Management in Practice 76 Jim Smith and Peter Love Chapter Overview 76 6.1 Introduction 76 6.2 Project Inception 78 6.3 Definition of Project Inception 79 6.4 The Decision to Build 81 6.5 Framework for the Decision to Build 82 6.6 Gaps/Discontinuity in the Process 82 6.7 Model of the Project Inception Process 83 6.8 Performance Briefing 84 6.9 Example Performance Brief 86 6.10 Summary 86 7 Pre-design Evaluation as a Strategic Tool for Facility Managers 92 Sheila Walbe Ornstein and Claudia Andrade Chapter Overview 92 7.1 Introduction 92 7.2 The Pre-design Evaluation Stage 93 7.3 Pre-design Evaluation: Methods and Techniques 96 7.3.1 Facility Audit (Performance Evaluation of the Building Infrastructure) 97 7.3.2 Space Audit (Performance Evaluation of the Physical Occupation) 97 7.3.3 Survey and Analysis of the Legislative Restrictions 98 7.3.4 Financial Feasibility Studies 98 7.3.5 User Satisfaction Evaluation 98 7.3.6 Data Gathering for the Project Briefing 99 7.3.7 Design Team Briefing (Focus on the Definition of the Design Team) 100 7.3.8 PDE final report 101 7.4 Case Study Example 102 7.5 Conclusions 105 8 Implementing Change 108 Melanie Bull and Tim Brown Chapter Overview 108 8.1 Participation in the Move 108 8.2 The Project Team and Preparing the Stage 109 8.3 Alternative Workplace Strategies and Space Utilisation 111 8.4 Communication 112 8.5 Change Management Theory 112 8.6 Communication in Change Management 113 8.7 Communication Methods/Mediums 114 8.8 Case Study 115 8.9 Communication Methods Used 115 8.10 Feedback 116 8.11 Satisfaction with Method Used 117 8.11.1 Communicating Impact and Reason for Change 117 8.11.2 Suggested Methods for Improving Communication 118 8.12 Satisfaction 118 8.13 Communication of Change Not Appropriate or Effective 118 8.13.1 Case Study: Conclusion and Recommendations 119 8.14 Recommendations 120 9 User Empowerment in Workspace Change 123 Jacqueline C. Vischer Chapter Overview 123 9.1 The ‘Science’ of User Participation 123 9.2 Facilities Managers and User Participation 124 9.3 The New Workspace Opportunity 125 9.4 Principles of Workspace Transformation 128 9.4.1 Transformation as Imperative 129 9.4.2 Play Out the Process 130 9.4.3 Embrace Conflict 131 9.4.4 Avoid the Default 132 9.4.5 Not a Zero-sum Game 133 9.4.6 Empowerment is Key 133 9.4.7 Change is Positive 134 9.5 Results of Empowering Building Users 135 10 Post-occupancy Evaluation of Facilities Change 137 Theo J.M. van der Voordt, Iris de Been and Maartje Maarleveld Chapter Overview 137 10.1 Introduction 138 10.2 Aims and Objectives of Poe 138 10.2.1 Testing Aims and Expectations 138 10.2.2 Exploration and Testing of Theory 139 10.2.3 Improving Understanding of Decision-making Processes 139 10.2.4 Database of Reference Projects 140 10.2.5 Input to Existing or New Decision-making Processes 140 10.2.6 Tools, Design Guidelines and Policy Recommendations 140 10.3 Data-collection Methods 140 10.3.1 WODI Light 143 10.3.2 WODI Light Performance Indicators: Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction 143 10.3.3 Workplace Game 144 10.3.4 Space Utilisation Monitor (SUM) 146 10.4 Application in Practice: A Case Study 146 10.4.1 Context and Aims of the Case Study 146 10.4.2 Data Collection 147 10.4.3 Moving in 148 10.4.4 Post-occupancy Evaluation 149 10.4.5 Lessons Learned 151 10.5 Concluding Remarks 151 11 Change and Attachment to Place 155 Goksenin Inalhan and Edward Finch Chapter Overview 155 11.1 The Age of Everything 155 11.2 Loss and Grief 156 11.3 Is Place Attachment Healthy? 158 11.4 Dimensions of Place Attachment 160 11.5 The Process of Place Attachment 161 11.6 Evidence of Place Attachment and Territoriality in the Workplace 165 11.6.1 Employees’ Predisposition to Change 167 11.6.2 Attitudes Towards Existing Workspaces 167 11.6.3 Retrospective Views of the Change 167 11.7 Findings 169 11.8 Implications 170 12 Change Management and Cultural Heritage 175 Ana Pereira Roders and John Hudson Chapter Overview 175 12.1 Introduction 175 12.2 Cultural Heritage 176 12.2.1 Cultural Significance 178 12.3 Cultural Heritage Management 181 12.3.1 Cultural Heritage Assessments 182 12.3.2 Cultural Heritage Impact Assessments 185 12.4 Change Management and Cultural Heritage 187 References 187 Index 191
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Authorhouse An Introduction to Building Mechanical Systems
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Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Pest Bird Abatement Using Falconry: The Client Guide
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Creating the Ergonomically Sound Workplace
Book SynopsisFrom Training to Performance in the 21st Century is a seriessponsored by the National Society for Performance and Instruction(NSPI) which provides valuable how-to resources to help trainers,human resource professionals, and human performance technologistsimprove performance in the workplace. This book is part of thefirst three-volume set, Designing the Work Environment for OptimumPerformance, which shows how to fix the workplace, not the worker. The set provides hands-on tools to help create work environmentsthat support human performance. Draws on numerous scientific studies and the author's professionalexperience in assessing real-life ergonomic problems in diverseworkplaces nationwide to provide a systematic approach includingreproducible checklists and worksheets--for performing ergonomicassessments to identify and correct health hazards at work. He presents a variety of practical, cost-effective solutions fromadjusting chairs, lowering computer keyboards, taking frequentmicrobreaks, and finding new ways of performing repetitivetasks--for preventing work-related health problems.Trade Review"Occupational health and safety practitioners no longer need to be apprehensive about ergonomic issues in the workplace. Lee Ostrom's straightforward methods can readily enable all of us to solve many problems as well as identify those requiring outside help." --Ron Williams, CIH, CSP, NPC ServicesTable of ContentsPart One: How the Physical Work Environment AffectsPerformance 1. What Are the Benefits of Ergonomic Workplace Design? Part Two: Techniques for Creating the Ergonomically-SoundWorkplace 2. Assessing Workplace Ergonomics 3. Posture: Creating and Maintaining Healthy Body Alignment 4. Work Activities: Eliminating the Risk of Injury 5. Environment: Ensuring Proper Lighting and Visibility 6. Making Follow-Up Adjustments Part Three: Techniques in Action 7. Restoring Lost Productivity: The Case Study of the SpringfieldLoan Office Part Four: Resources A.Accident Statistics Review Sheet B.Interview WorksheetsC.Worksheet for Organizing the Ergonomic Assessment D.Assessmentand Evaluation Worksheets E.Furniture and Equipment SelectionWorksheets F.Glossary
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Disruption Books Real Estate, A Love Story: Wisdom, Honor, and
Book Synopsis"An engaging real estate book that takes a thoughtful approach to building communities." —Kirkus ReviewsReal Estate, A Love Story shows the next generation of entrepreneurs how to pursue profit while building a human-centered future for American cities.Growing up on New York's Upper West Side in a bustling family of Jewish immigrants, Joshua Benaim discovered the power of place as he learned from his grandfather the art of minimizing risk while pursuing value in the world's toughest business—New York City real estate. And when a chance encounter in a cab led him to study opera, Benaim's time as a touring baritone inspired him to bring the poetry, passion, and historical authenticity of music to the world of business.In urban real estate, Benaim sees unique opportunities—the chance for us to follow our dreams, find love, nurture one another, and experience art in the everyday.But when Covid-19 disrupted our lives, radically changing the way we use our private and public spaces, he faced a question: Are cities—and the real estate industry that sustains them—obsolete?Benaim says no. The city is not dead. It is being reborn.Guided by a set of traditional values that prize fairness, honor, beauty, and respect for the communities in which he works, Benaim shares his wisdom through this lyrical story in four parts:I. How I Fell in Love with Real EstateII. Real Estate Investment and the Handshake PhilosophyIII. The Art of Real Estate DevelopmentIV: The Future of Real EstateAn intimate blend of memoir and business strategy, Real Estate, A Love Story is a guide for those shaping their own paths and anyone who believes in human, value-driven enterprise.Trade Review"If Covid and autocrats get you down, Joshua Benaim's new book will help you replace fear with hope and see the beauty in the people and the world around you. For anyone who wants to learn the business of real estate and build a meaningful career on a foundation of humanity and inspiration, it's a journey of joy." Arthur Segel, Baker Foundation Professor of Management Practice, Poorvu Family Professor of Management Practice (ret.), and Cofounder of TA Associates Realty"Institutional investors often wonder how to invest in and solve the shortage of affordable housing in the U.S. Joshua Benaim has pointed the waybut not in any conventional framework. Beyond tax incentives or charitable efforts that can only provide a limited solution, his market-based and design-focused approach offers very real and very desirable solutions. Who knew that a team of influencers that include Beethoven, Tolstoy, and Warren Buffett could show us the way? Mr. Benaim did. Whether it's insight on the inner workings of cities, ethical negotiating practices, or partnerships with communities, tenants, and governments, his vivid personal stories and profiles of thought leaders from every walk of life make this a must-read for serious investors in US real estate." Gunnar Branson, CEO, AFIRE"An engaging real estate book that takes a thoughtful approach to building communities" Kirkus Reviews
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Housing Finance & the Secondary Mortgage Market:
Book SynopsisWhen making a decision about housing, a household must choose between renting and owning. Multiple factors, such as a household''s financial status and expectations about the future, will influence the decision. Few that decide to purchase a home have the necessary savings or available financial resources to make the purchase on their own. Most need to take out a loan. A loan that uses real estate as collateral is typically referred to as a mortgage. This book serves as a primer that explains how the system of housing finance works. This book also examines various mechanisms that policy-makers could use to attract more private capital to the secondary mortgage market; and addresses how those mechanisms could be combined in different ways to help the market make the transition to a new structure during the coming decade.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Qualified Mortgages: Elements & Potential Effects
Book SynopsisDuring the years preceding the mortgage crisis, too many mortgages were made to consumers without regard to the consumers'' ability to repay the loans. Loose underwriting practices by some creditors including failure to verify consumers'' income or debts and qualifying consumers for mortgages based on "teaser" interest rates after which monthly payments would jump to unaffordable levels contributed to a mortgage crisis that led to the nation''s most serious recession since the Great Depression. Amid concerns that risky mortgage products and poor underwriting standards contributed to the recent housing crisis, Congress included mortgage reform provisions (qualified mortgage (QM) and qualified residential mortgage (QRM)) in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau''s (CFPB) regulations establishing standards for QM loans became effective in January 2014. More recently, six agencies jointly issued the final QRM rule that will become effective in December 2015. This book discusses views on the expected effects of the QM and QRM regulations, and examines the extent of agency planning for reviewing the regulations'' effects, among its objectives.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Lender-Placed or Force-Placed Insurance on Home
Book SynopsisMortgage servicers use lender-placed insurance (LPI) to protect the collateral on mortgages when borrower-purchased homeowners or flood insurance coverage lapses. The 2007-2009 financial crisis resulted in an increased prevalence of LPI. Because LPI premiums are generally higher than those for borrower-purchased coverage, state insurance regulators and consumer groups have raised concerns about costs to consumers. This book addresses the extent to which LPI is used; stakeholder views on the cost of LPI; and state and federal oversight of LPI. Furthermore, this book evaluates the financial impact of the LPI market upon Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (collectively, the Enterprises); and determines whether the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), in its role as the Enterprises'' conservator, should undertake additional LPI-related actions.
£63.19
Willford Press Supply Chain Management: Integrating Logistics
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Human Kinetics Publishers Security and Risk Assessment for Facility and
Book SynopsisPart of managing a facility or event of any kind is providing a safe experience for the patrons. Managers at all levels must educate themselves and prepare their organizations to confront potential threats ranging from terrorism and mass shootings to natural disasters and cybercrime. Security and Risk Assessment for Facility and Event Managers With HKPropel Access provides security frameworks that apply to all types of facilities and events, and it will help current and future facility and event managers plan for and respond to threats.The purpose of this text is to provide foundational security management knowledge to help managers safeguard facilities and events, whether they are mega sport events or local community gatherings. Presenting an overview of security principles and government policies, the text introduces an all-hazard approach to considering the types and severity of threats that could occur as well as the potential consequences, likelihood, and frequency of occurrence. Readers will be walked through a risk assessment framework that will help them plan for threats, develop countermeasures and response strategies, and implement training programs to prepare staff in case of an unfortunate occurrence.Security and Risk Assessment for Facility and Event Managers addresses traditional threats as well as evolving modern-day threats such as cybercrime, use of drones, and CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives) incidents. It also offers readers insightful information on the intricacies of managing security in a variety of spaces, including school and university multiuse facilities, stadiums and arenas, recreation and fitness facilities, hotels and casinos, religious institutions, and special events.Practical elements are incorporated into the text to help both students and professionals grasp real-world applications. Facility Spotlight sidebars feature examples of sport facilities that illustrate specific concepts. Case studies, application questions, and activities encourage readers to think critically about the content. Related online resources, available via HKPropel, include nearly 50 sample policies, plans, and checklists covering issues such as alcohol and fan conduct policies, risk management and evacuation plans, bomb threat checklists, and active shooter protocols. The forms are downloadable and may be customized to aid in planning for each facility and event.With proper planning and preparation, facility and event managers can prioritize the safety of their participants and spectators and mitigate potential threats. Security and Risk Assessment for Facility and Event Managers will be a critical component in establishing and implementing security protocols that help protect from terrorism, natural disasters, and other potential encounters.Higher education instructors! For maximum flexibility in meeting the needs of facility or event management courses, instructors may adopt individual chapters or sections of this book through the Human Kinetics custom ebook program.Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books.Table of ContentsPart I. Foundations of Security Management and Risk AssessmentChapter 1. IntroductionChapter 2. Understanding the Security and Emergency Response FrameworkChapter 3. The Risk Assessment ModelChapter 4. Security Design and Protective MeasuresChapter 5. Security Planning and TrainingChapter 6. Exercises: Security Plans in ActionPart II. Facility and Event SpecificationsChapter 7. Multiuse K-12 and College FacilitiesChapter 8. Sport Stadiums and ArenasChapter 9. Parks and Recreation CentersChapter 10. Hotels, Casinos, and ResortsChapter 11. Houses of WorshipChapter 12. Special Events
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Emerald Publishing Limited Built Environment and Property Management: A
Book SynopsisBuilt Environment and Property Management - A Focus on Australia is a unique collection of articles that represent the very highest level of scholarship in the field. The articles published in this collection identify some emergent themes that have subsequently established themselves as key trends among academics in the field. These include the following:- Green buildings- Management efficiency- Made-to-order housing- Corporate social responsibility- REIT performance. This new collection provides an unparalleled insight into the built environment and property management industry and will enable readers to access the most important 'thinkers' active in this arena today.Trade ReviewThis collection consists of 12 articles previously published in Emerald journals between 2010 and 2013 on the built environment and property management in Australia, focusing on green buildings, the management efficiency of construction businesses, housing affordability, fatal incidents involving excavators in the construction industry, valuation and assessment, measures of environmentally sustainable development and their effect on property asset value, biodiversity conservation and urban growth, planning agreements and sustainability, plant-related fatalities in the construction industry, operative and manager attitudes towards cultural diversity, and the gender composition of boards of directors of REIT (Real Estate Investment Trusts). -- Annotation ©2016 * (protoview.com) *
£39.89
Emerald Publishing Limited Built Environment and Property Management: A
Book SynopsisBuilt Environment and Property Management - A Focus on China and Hong Kong is a unique collection of previously published articles that represent the very highest level of scholarship in the field. The articles published in this collection identify some emergent themes that have subsequently established themselves as key trends among academics in the field. These include the following:- Public-private partnerships- China's property boom and the resulting increase in prices- Waste management issues. This new collection provides an unparalleled insight into the hospitality industry and will enable readers to access the most important 'thinkers' active in this arena today.
£39.89
Emerald Publishing Limited A Guide to Planning and Managing Open Innovative
Book SynopsisDigital technology in the form of big data and data analytics is transforming the global economy. This book is the first to take an open innovation perspective to the study and practice of ecosystems, providing a novel way of understanding the impact data has on the way entrepreneurial firms develop. Governments are emphasising the use of open innovation ecosystems due to increased levels of digitalization in the global economy. This enables information and knowledge to be disseminated in a way that enables entrepreneurial projects to develop. Written primarily for practitioners and academic researchers, A Guide to Planning and Managing Open Innovative Ecosystems focuses on the unique nature of open innovation by utilising a government and data perspective. This helps to understand the dynamic manner in which digital technology in the form of big data is changing society. The role of the government in influencing an open innovation culture in society is discussed through the use of different cultural examples, enabling a holistic perspective about how government and data are influencing entrepreneurial endeavours.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Planning and managing open innovative ecosystems, data and government; Vanessa Ratten and Abu Zafar Shahriar Chapter 2. Understanding Bio Health Technologies Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: An Intellectual Capital Approach; Angela Gonçalves, Dina Pereira, João Leitão and Maria del Mar Fuentes Chapter 3. Transformative university in quadruple helix sustainability governance; Ufuk Gur Chapter 4. Entrepreneurship and university brands: the sense of belonging in higher education; Bruno Sousa and Filipa Magalhães Chapter 5. Business concept in a health-related donation context; Park Thaichon, Amani Alsalem and Scott Weaven Chapter 6. Empowerment and performance in SMEs: Examining the effect of employees' ethical values and emotional intelligence; Konstantinos Koronios, Dimitropoulos Panagiotis, Athanasios Kriemadis, John Douvis, Marios Papaloukas and Vanessa Ratten Chapter 7. Technology ecosystems in sport: a bibliometric analysis; Paloma Escamilla-Fajardo, Juan Nunez-Pomar and Vanessa Ratten Chapter 8. International sport organizations and internationalization of sports firms; Kadir Yıldız and Yeşer Eroğlu Chapter 9. Traditional cultural industry in Jepara: An open innovative ecosystem approach; Danu Patria, Petrus Usmanij and Vanessa Ratten Chapter 10. An education ecosystem view to managing ethics and entrepreneurial intention; Roos Kities Andadari, Ristiyanti Prasetyo, Rosally Franksiska, Yustina Pravitasmara, Dewi Petrus Usmanij and Vanessa Ratten Chapter 11. State owned companies and innovative ecosystem: a case of 3kg LPG ; Roos Kities Andadari, Yulius Pratomo, Petrus Usmani and Vanessa Ratten
£74.09
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Private Property in the 21st Century: The Future
Book SynopsisPrivate property's form is crucial to contemporary debates in land use and environmental policy and management. For some, restrictions on private property are so severe as to threaten the very freedoms property is designed to protect. For others, the realities of life in the 21st century require property's reshaping. The re-emergence of private property as an issue of social conflict within US policy and politics is explored in this comprehensive volume. Private property is central to American character, culture and democracy. The founding fathers understood it as key to the liberties America was designed to foster. However, over the last 200 years what one owns has evolved; ownership is different now than for an owner 200, 100, even 50 years ago. Harvey Jacobs has brought together an interdisciplinary, politically divergent group of contributors to speculate on private property's future.The ownership and control of privately owned lands is critical for many fields. Scholars, students, and professionals of urban and regional planning, geography, law, natural resources, environment, real estate, and landscape architecture will all find this volume of great interest.Table of ContentsContents: Foreword 1. Introduction: Is all that is Solid Melting into Air? Part I: Philosophical, Legal and Economic Perspectives on Property Rights 2. Property Rights: Locke, Kant, Pierce and the Logic of Volitional Pragmatism 3. Charting the Constitutional Course of Private Property: Learning from the 20th Century 4. Why are Judges so Wary of Regulatory Takings? 5. Propriety Through Commodity? Why Have Legal Environmentalists Embraced Market-based Solutions? Part II: New Realizations of Property in the 21st Century? 6. Local Government as Private Property: Towards the Post-Modern Municipality 7. Property Without Community: The (Frequent) Consequence of Tax Exemptions for Non-profit Institutions 8. Property Rights in the 21st Century: Righting Past Wrongs Part III: Private Property in the 21st Century 9. The Future of an American Ideal Index
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Organizational Spaces: Rematerializing the
Book SynopsisThis insightful book poses interesting theoretical and methodological questions for the processes of spatial design and the treatment of workspaces in organizational settings of various kinds. The contributors expertly answer the need for practical field research on spatial settings and materiality in organizations of various sorts.Organizational Spaces explores a wide range of interfaces between built spaces and organizational actors, including the ways the former can potentially affect and shape the behaviours and acts of employees at all levels, as well as clients, other visitors and onlookers. Using innovative interpretive methods, the book provides detailed empirical and theoretical analyses of field research that focus on the meanings that organizational spaces can communicate to multiple audiences.Scholars and graduate students in the areas of organizational culture, cultural change and intervention in organizations, international business, design sciences, as well as in organizational studies more broadly, should not be without this important and highly original resource.Trade Review‘Space and spatiality have been “present absentees” of organization studies for decades. Since the early days they figured prominently in studies of organizations yet important conceptualization of their nature and import has not been begun since recently. Improved understanding of contemporary management and organization cannot circumvent a more profound questioning of space and spatiality. An important stepping-stone in that work is to do away with the assumption of separation between a space “out there” and actors’ experience “in here”. The papers in this volume represent such a break by showing us how space may become not just embedded, but also embodied in a range of different settings. The volume thus contributes importantly towards a badly needed yet historically neglected area of organization and management.’ -- Tor Hernes, Copenhagen Business School, DenmarkTable of ContentsContents: Introduction: The Spatial Turn in Organizational Studies Alfons van Marrewijk and Dvora Yanow PART I: SEEING ORGANIZATIONAL SPACES 1. ‘All Together, Altogether Better’: The Ideal of ‘Community’ in the Spatial Reorganization of the Workplace Karen Dale and Gibson Burrell 2. Corridor Communication, Spatial Design and Patient Safety: Enacting and Managing Complexities Rick Iedema, Debbi Long and Katherine Carroll 3. Bendable Bars in a Dutch Prison: A Creative Place in a Non-creative Space Patrick Kenis, Peter M. Kruyen and Joan M.J. Baaijens PART II: LIVING ORGANIZATIONAL SPACES 4. What do Buildings do? How Buildings-in-use Affect Organizations Marja Gastelaars 5. The Beauty and the Beast: The Embodied Experience of Two Corporate Buildings Alfons van Marrewijk 6. Space as Context and Content: The Diwan as a Frame and a Structure for Decision-making David Weir PART III: THINKING ORGANIZATIONAL SPACES 7. Giving Voice to Space: Academic Practices and the Material World Dvora Yanow 8. Virtual Worlds for Organizational Spaces Mark Mobach 9. Firms in Film: Representations of Organizational Space, Gender and Power Alexia Panayiotou and Krini Kafiris Afterword: Organizational Spaces: From ‘Matters of Fact’ to ‘Matters of Concern’ Kristian Kreiner Index
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Lawpack Publishing Ltd Rent Books 5-Pack: Legally Required where Rent is
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Momentum Books Buy to Let Loose: How to Buy Property & Leave the
Book SynopsisBuy To Let Loose demystifies the buy to let process and details a practical step-by-step guide using case studies of Anshu's first eight investments that led her to financial security. The case studies are relevant and current since they are all post the financial crisis and half of them are post-Brexit under the new tax rules. Buy To Let Loose delves into the mortgage and remortgage process; it explores what you need to unearth at viewings and what your solicitor needs to uncover during the legal process; it addresses the new tax changes that impact rental profits and lists the pros and cons of setting up a limited company in an effort to preserve them; it suggests investment areas that still offer attractive returns; the book stipulates eight key factors that together form an effective negotiating strategy; it goes into the preparation required before quitting the infamous day job; and finally, it summarises the advantages and risks of buy to let, compared and contrasted to other investment asset classes for completeness.
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Access Education Warehouse Management and Inventory Control
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Energy Efficiency Funding Group Selling Energy: Inspiring Ideas That Get More Projects Approved!
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Business Expert Press Improving Convention Center Management Using
Book SynopsisImproving Convention Center Management Using Business Analytics and Key Performance Indicators presents sound practical advice from an author who successfully lived the experience. Transitioning from a traditional business model to one that is data driven and entrepreneurial can be difficult. This book explains the rationale and importance of each indicator along with data collection issues and presentation advice. It guides you through that process from launch and trial, up to making analytics an indispensible part of your management strategy.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Leaders of the Crowd: Conversations with
Book SynopsisCrowdfunding is nothing new. In fact, America was built and financed by crowdfunding. But in 1933 Congress passed the Securities Act, which shut the door on this most democratic means of raising capital and spreading wealth. In 2012, enjoying broad bipartisan support, congress threw the doors open again, passing the JOBS Act (Jumpstart Our Business Startups). Its intent was to stimulate growth of small businesses and startups, but an unexpected consequence of the Act was that the biggest beneficiary has been the real estate industry. Researching the origins of the JOBS Act, Dr. Adam Gower conducted a series of conversations with the people who lobbied for and wrote the laws that became the Act. What he discovered was that at no time had anyone thought that the real estate industry was a relevant constituency. Perplexed by this disconnect between what had been intended and what had happened, he talked to those who had been the very first real estate people to utilize the JOBS Act. These pioneers, all moving on parallel tracks, seeded the biggest, most transformational change to the real estate industry in history. This book uncovers these conversations with the people who created the laws and those who connected the dots to real estate. It weaves a thread through the labyrinthine processes of government, chronicling how the Act was conceived, formed, and ultimately signed into law, and it reveals how the visionaries who have revolutionized real estate capital formation embarked on their missions to change their industry forever. Learn how the JOBS Act, never expected to benefit real estate, has transformed the industry, changing the way capital is raised and syndications are formed forever and how an unintended consequence is helping almost everyone in America invest in real estate like never before.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Inception - David Weild IV Chapter 3 The Letter - Jenny Kassan Chapter 4 Advocate - Sherwood Neiss Chapter 5 Senate Lead Staffer - Dina Ellis Rochkind Chapter 6 Investor Protections - Andy Green Chapter 7 The White House - Doug Rand Chapter 8 Rich Uncle - Harold Hofer Chapter 9 Fundrise - Ben Miller Chapter 10 RealtyShares - Nav Athwal Chapter 11 Investor - Ian Ippolito Chapter 12 RealtyMogul - Jilliene Helman Chapter 13 Patch of Land - Jason Fritton Chapter 14 Small Change- Eve Picker Chapter 15 Conclusion
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Building Automation: Communication systems with
Book SynopsisThis book offers all important industrial communication systems for buildings in one single book! It stimulates a basic understanding of network and bus systems for the automation of buildings. After an introduction to EIB/KNX, LON und BACnet technologies, the authors illustrate how these systems can be utilized for specific applications, like air conditioning or illumination. This book assumes only a basic knowledge of mathematics and thanks to its simple explanations and many examples is ideal for students and professional engineers who require practical solutions.Numerous practical examples explain basic concepts of industrial communication technology as well as the procedure for the transmission of digital data. All chapters have been thoroughly revised for the 2nd edition and the book includes the latest technical developments and standards.Table of Contentsto Building Automation.- The Basics of Industrial Communication Technology.- Konnex.- Building Automation with LonWorks®.- BACnet.
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Springer International Publishing AG Don't Tell the Boss!: How Poor Communication on
Book SynopsisAfter a major disaster, when investigators are piecing together the story of what happened, a striking fact often emerges: before disaster struck, some people in the organization involved were aware of dangerous conditions that had the potential to escalate to a critical level. But for a variety of reasons, this crucial information did not reach decision-makers. So, the organization moved ever closer to catastrophe, effectively unaware of the possible threat—despite the fact that some of its employees could see it coming.What is the problem with communication about risk in an organization, and why does this problem exist? What stops people in organizations or project teams from freely reporting and discussing critical risks? This book seeks to answer these questions, starting from a deep analysis of 20 disasters where the concealment of risks played a major part.These case studies are drawn from around the world and span a range of industries: civil nuclear power, coal, oil and gas production, hydropower energy, metals and mining, space exploration, transport, finance, retail manufacturing and even the response of governments to wars, famines and epidemics.Together, case studies give an insight into why people hesitate to report risks—and even when they do, why their superiors often prefer to ignore the news. The book reviews existing research on the challenges of voice and silence in organizations.This helps to explain more generally why people dread passing on bad news to others—and why in the workplace they prefer to keep quiet about unpleasant facts or potential risks when they are talking to superiors and colleagues.The discussion section of the book includes important examples of concealment within the Chinese state hierarchy as well as by leading epidemiologists and governments in the West during the novel coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan in 2019-2020. The full picture of the very early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic remains unclear, and further research is obviously needed to better understand what motivated some municipal, provincial and national officials in China as well as Western counterparts to obfuscate facts in their internal communications about many issues associated with the outbreak.Table of ContentsPreface.- Setting the landscape.- Examples of risk information concealment practice.- Causes of risk information concealment.- Major on-going cases with information concealment practice.- Successful risk information management.
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Springer International Publishing AG Affordable Housing as a Profitable Impact
Book SynopsisThe challenges of affordable housing are manifold. However this presents an opportunity to private investors, real estate companies, and developers. With the growing global trend for impact-based investments, many institutional investors have begun to consider the merits of this asset class. This book examines not only the profitability of these assets, but also whether these assets rely on government subsidy. It discusses why investors have become more interested in this product and which investment criteria influence the financial performance of these assets. The authors employed a mixed method approach to collect data at two tiers, first through surveys and afterwards through interviews of 8 firms (3 publicly listed companies, 3 private equity companies, 1 foundation, and 1 state bank) across Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Investment criteria are analyzed using inferential statistics, specifically the Hierarchical Algorithm Cluster Analysis. The financial characteristics of the companies are examined and compared using descriptive statistics and the qualitative interview output is explored using the thematic Latent Coding Analysis. Furthermore, the book explains how the bond-like nature of affordable housing is a profitable impact investment option, and how this strategy is particularly worthwhile for institutional investors. It also describes that profitability of affordable housing products is not dependent on subsidy. Still, affordable housing products supported by government incentives in the United Kingdom and United States are most attractive. The book illustrates six important investment strategies identified by veterans in this field to have an influence on the financial feasibility of affordable housing products.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Foundational Concepts.- Chapter 3. Literature Review.- Chapter 4. Research Design.- Chapter 5. Research Analysis.- Chapter 6. Discussion of Results.- Chapter 7. Study Recommendations.
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Springer International Publishing AG Real Estate Finance and Economics: A Guide to
Book SynopsisFinance is essential to the real estate project development sector's success. However, there is still an enormous gap in the real estate sector. What seems to be required is a model that could guide managers in securing real estate project development finance. Findings have shown that no comprehensive framework is presently available. This book presents a toolkit to support real estate managers in securing real estate project development finance. The book will help managers to understand the different financing options and criteria required by financiers. The study includes case studies from developed and emerging economies, including Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, China, Nigeria, and South Africa. The author concludes that the dominant challenges common to managers in both economies are access to land, collateral, and rising interest rates.Table of ContentsChapter 1. The Real Estate Market in Developed Economies and Emerging Economies.- Chapter 2. The Research Design and Methods.- Chapter 3. The Finance Options & Criteria for Securing Finance for Real Estate Project Development in Developed and Emerging Economies.- Chapter 4. Critical Success Factors, Challenges & Opportunities for Securing Finance for Real Estate Project Development in the Developed and Emerging Economies.- Chapter 5. The Key Decisions and Processes for Securing Finance for Real Estate Project Development in Developed and Emerging Economies.- Chapter 6. Skills, Knowledge and Competences for Securing Finance for Real Estate Project Development in Developed and Emerging Economies.- Chapter 7. Management Career Path, Training, and Education for Securing Finance for Real Estate Project Development in Developed and Emerging Economies.- Chapter 8. Development of a Toolkit for Securing Finance for Real Estate Project Development.
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Duncker & Humblot Urbaner Boden: Vierteljahrshefte Zur
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