{"product_id":"international-construction-9780632058532","title":"International Construction","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA recent construction project in Singapore involved a Russian plant, a Japanese management team, Australian and Italian engineers, Thai steel workers and a labour force from throughout Asia.   The recent growth explosion of multi--nationals and the lowering of trade barriers is pushing the globalization of construction at a startling pace.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"It is an interesting book which is illuminated by examples from projects, firms, market sector and countries - these are called case studies. It is a valuable contribution to the literature from which to learn about international construction\"\u003c\/i\u003e Dave Langford, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Strathclyde\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbbreviations. \u003cp\u003ePreface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 What is International Construction?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 1.1: Hong Kong Airport.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 1.2: The Global Construction market.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 The Available Market and Clients.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 1.3: The Multinational Client.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 The Set –up in South East Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 The Difference from domestic business.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 1.8: East European Roads.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem Solving Exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Knowledge is Power.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Further Sources of Information.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 2.4: Czech Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Indentifying the effect of risk.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem Solving exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 The Tools of the Trade.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 3.1: Business Analysis as a Profession.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 The Generic Tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Internal Strengths.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 3.2(cont.): Tarmac Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Matching the Internal and Eternal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 3.2(cont.): Tarmac Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Setting the Business Directions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Risk and Reward Assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem Solving Exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Key Factors in Operating and Sustaining a Business.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 4.1: Hong Kong Experience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 4.2: A Japanese Site in Singapore.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 4.3: Bakun Dam.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Partners.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 4.4: Camisea Project.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Security and Assurances Measures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCases Study 4.5: Experience in Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Social and Cultural Issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 4.6: Diplomacy in Japan(1).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 4.7: Experience in Japan (2).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Estimating.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem Solving Exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 The Global Market and Competitive Advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Splitting up the Global Market.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Defining the Important Characteristics of National Markets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 5.1: The Asian Crisis of 1997\/98.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 5.2: The World Bank.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 5.3: IMD.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Competitive Advantage and Thinking Ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem Solving.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Building Materials and Construction Equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Construction Plant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 6.1: Caterpillar.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 6.2: JCB.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Building Material Producers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 How is the Building Material Sector Different?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Consultant Case Studies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction to Markets and Players.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 7.1: Yolles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 7.2: Ove Arup Expansion Overseas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 7.3: Japanese Consultants at Kansai Airport.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 7.4: The first Truly Global Player?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 7.5: Dar AL-Handasah.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem Solving Exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Contractor Case Studies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction to Markets and Players.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 8.1: The Invasion of the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 8.2: Skanska- the First Truly Global Contractor?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 8.3: The French Giant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 8.4: Indian Construction Sites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 8.5: Pergau Dam.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 8.6: Exporting to the Caribbean.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 8.7: The World Number One.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 8.8: The Second Targus Crossing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 8.9: Construction Confederation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem Solving.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Project Funding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Pure Public or Private Sector Funding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Aid Funding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 9.1: Pergau Dam.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Design, Building, Finance and Operate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 9.2: The Targus Bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 9.3: The M1-M15 Project.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 9.4: Thailand Reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 9.5: Asectco.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 The Market for DBFO Opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 9.6: PFI in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 9.7: The Electricity Sector.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 9.8: Star in Malaysia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 9.9: Paiton Power Project in Indonesia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem Solving.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Hints and Signposts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Winning Work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 10.1 Jamuna Bridge,Bangladesh-World Bank Project.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Market Sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2: Building Services in Spain From a Rule of Thumb.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Corporate Ratios.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3: Setting Up in Chile.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Project Cost.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Future Issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Round-Up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem Solving Exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix Hints and Models for Problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolving Exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49403471724887,"sku":"9780632058532","price":77.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780632058532.jpg?v=1730483571","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/international-construction-9780632058532","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}