{"product_id":"managing-performance-in-construction-9780470171646","title":"Managing Performance in Construction","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Modern, current approach to productivity analysis and improvement for construction.    * Features case studies and exercises drawn from real construction projects, focusing on the particulars of construction projects and their differences from other manufacturing processes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Indicators of an Industry in Transition 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Breaking Interoperability Barriers 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Construction Becomes Sustainable 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 E-Construction Management 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Linking Up to Smart Construction Equipment 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Highly Successful Engineering Managers 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Review 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Productivity in the Spotlight 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Measuring National Productivity 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Basic Relationships Affecting Productivity 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Factors Related to Process Productivity 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.1 Necessary Work Resources 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.2 Job Fitness 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.3 Where the Rubber Meets the Road: The Process 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.4 Value-Added and No-Value-Added Outputs 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.5 Control Mechanisms for Keeping Processes on Target 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Taxonomy of Work Time 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Gauging Construction Process Efficiency 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.1 Scientific Measurements of Individuals at Work 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.2 Measuring Value-Added Work 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.3 The Continuous Time Study 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.4 Work Sampling 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5.5 Sensor-Based Work Measurement 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Identifying Critical Impact Factors 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6.1 Understanding the Cause of Inefficiency 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6.2 Functions for Corrective Interventions 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6.3 Critical Success Factors 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6.4 Bipolar Success Factor Analysis 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Review 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Cornerstones of Efficient Site Operation 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Return of the Master-Builder 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1.1 Separating Design from Construction Expertise 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1.2 The Rise of Constructability Expertise 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1.3 The Emergence of Intelligent Building Data Models 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Planning the Supply, and Resupply, of the Construction Process 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2.1 Modeling the Construction Input Supply Chain 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Top-Down Frameworks for Managing Projects 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.1 Organizational Structures That Facilitate Integration 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.2 Sequencing the Plan, Start to Finish 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Bottom-Up Quantitative Planning 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.1 Defining the Process Model 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.2 Computing Process Production 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.3 Optimizing the Process 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Process Synchronization in the Supply Chain 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.1 Costly Two-Way Ripples in the Supply Chain 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.2 Just-in-Sequence Material Supply 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Review 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Introduction to Simulation and Its Use in Modeling Production Systems 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Building Simulation Models 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Review 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 A Case Study: Applying Simulation to Tunnel Construction 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Project Background 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Preparation Work: Understanding the Construction Process 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.1 Shaft Construction 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.2 Tunnel Construction 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Developing the Simulation Model 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.1 Assumptions and Input 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.2 Simulation Model 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Running the Model and Deriving Results 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Analyzing the Operation 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Review 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Competencies That Drive the Company 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Generic Work Competencies for the Twenty-First Century 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Managerial Competencies of Productive Organizations 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.1 Hierarchical Structure of Construction Companies 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.2 Diverse Expectations of a Precast Plant Manager 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.3 Core Competencies of a Precast Plant Manager 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Gaining Competency through Learning and Training 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.1 The Learning Organization (LO) 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.2 Taxonomies for Learning and Training 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.3 Teaching and Learning around the Circle 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.4 The Learning Curve 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.5 The Relearning Curve 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Job-Oriented Training and Competency Development 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.1 Personal Learning Strengths Dictate Progress 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.2 Designing a Confidence-Building Process 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Becoming a Learning Organization (LO) 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Review 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Productivity in a Healthy and Safe Work Environment 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Two Health Stresses that Affect Productivity 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 The Engine That Drives—and Limits—Human Work 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.1 A Look Into the ‘‘Boiler Room’’ 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2 Calculating Sustainable Energy Use 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Ergonomics in Construction 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.1 Biomechanics 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.2 The Endangered Human Spine 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.3 Hand-Arm and Whole-Body Vibrations 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.4 Factors Leading to Hearing Loss 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.5 Impact of Heat and Cold Stress on Productivity 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 A Modern Debilitating Disease: Job Stress 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.1 Modeling Stressors 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.2 The Coping Mechanism 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 The Silent Epidemic: Workplace Harassment 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5.1 What Are Mobbing and Bullying? 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5.2 The Common Pattern of Mobbing 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5.3 What Should Employers Do—and Not Do? 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5.4 Sexual Harassment 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Review 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 The Complexity of Human Motivation 263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Background 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Behavioral Aspects of the Human Mind 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Intrinsic versus Extrinsic Motivation 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Maslow's Needs-Based Motivators 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Vroom's Expectancy Theory 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Measuring Job Satisfaction 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8 Job Enrichment 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8.1 Enrichment Schemes 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8.2 Designing a Job Enrichment Program 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Review 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Performance Factors of Leaders and Teams 285\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Is a Manager Also a Leader? 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Theories about Effective Leadership 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.1 The Managerial Grid Model 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.2 Theory X and Theory Y 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.3 Fiedler's Contingency Model 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.4 Burns's Transactional and Transformational Leadership Models 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.5 Hersey-Blanchard Situational Theory 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.6 Managers with Emotional Intelligence 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Power and Problems of Teamwork 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.1 Team Dynamics 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.2 Important Team Characteristics 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.3 Life Cycle of a Working Team 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.4 Group Dynamics 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.5 Team Building 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.6 Planning an Effective Team 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.7 Launching the Team 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.8 Tools Used by High-Performance Teams 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Basics about Creativity 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4.1 Convergent Thinking 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4.2 Divergent Thinking 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4.3 Left-Brain\/Right-Brain Collaboration 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4.4 Attributes of a Creative Individual 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4.5 Exercises to Break-Down Blockers of Creative Thinking 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Review 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Communication: The Nerve System of Construction 339\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Engineering Drawings: The Ancient Communications Medium 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1.1 The Evolution of Models and Blueprints 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1.2 Will It Work? 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1.3 The Internet Revolution 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1.4 Costly Gaps in Electronic Communications 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1.5 On the Communication Trail 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Communication Strategies Employed by Organizations 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.1 Main Functions of Communication 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.2 Communication as the Enabler of Managerial Functions 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.3 Strengths and Weaknesses of Various Communication Media 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.4 The Effect of Distance on Media Selection 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.5 Matching Media to Meeting Objectives 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2.6 Local Communication Patterns 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Logistics of Project Information 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.1 Interorganizational Information Flow 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.2 Information Flow on the Project Net 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.3 Traditional Communication Patterns 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.4 Agent-Based, Ubiquitous On-Site Communications 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3.5 Improvements in and Opportunities for Wireless Communication 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Review 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Performance Management 395\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Historical Recap of Key Management Concepts 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 From Measuring to Managing Performance 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 A Corporation's Balanced Scorecard 400\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Performance Management of the Supply Chain 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4.1 Defining Appropriate Performance Measures 408\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4.2 Framework for Managing Supply Performance 412\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Performance Management at the Task Level 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5.1 Improvement through Motion Studies 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5.2 Improvement through Intervention Ergonomics 420\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Review 423\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 425\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 427\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 463\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 483\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49525367112023,"sku":"9780470171646","price":114.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470171646.jpg?v=1731860249","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/managing-performance-in-construction-9780470171646","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}