Construction UK

This thoroughly readable overview of the nature and history of the construction industry offers a clear understanding of how this vast and complex industry operates. Exploring its main features – the markets, the principal players, and ways of working – it provides a strong basis for further study.<br /> <p><br /> </p> <p><i>Construction UK</i>: introduction to the industry takes a fresh approach to today’s key issues – sustainability, safety, efficiency, employment practices and procurement. It explains why things are the way they are and investigates the powerful trends for change.<br /> </p> <p>This new edition is updated with:<br /> </p> <ul> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>the latest DTI statistics, including new information on causes accidents<br /> </li> <li>an examination of the effectiveness of initiatives post-Egan<br /> </li> <li>a new section on the influence of European initiatives<br /> </li> <li>expanded coverage of sustainability and the environmental drivers affecting construction – as well as the industry’s response<br /> </li> <li>an enlarged section on labour resources and the skills gap<br /> </li> <li>a new look at the role of IT and how it is changing the design, construction and operation of buildings<br /> </li> <li>new case studies on Holyrood and on Wembley Stadium.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><br /> Students and all those interested in the built environment – architecture, engineering, surveying, construction – will find this a highly accessible and stimulating approach.</p>