Download or read book Benchmarking in Construction written by Steven McCabe and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-30 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first post-Egan book to look at benchmarking and KPIs (key performance indicators) in the construction industry. Benchmarking is one of the key management techniques the construction industry now needs to adopt if it is to meet challenging new efficiency and productivity targets as well as clients' demands for best value. Contracts are increasingly being awarded only to contractors who can demonstrate the lean construction practices that come with benchmarking. This authoritative and accessible book: * clarifies the thinking behind benchmarking and why firms must now adopt it *shows how to set up effective benchmarking *explains the theoretical background and offers clear, practical guidance *demonstrates best practice though reference to case studies. There are nine case studies describing the use of KPIs and the application of the EFQM excellence model - including contributions from Morrison and John Mowlem The author Steve McCabe is senior lecturer in the School of Property and Construction at the University of Central England in Birmingham. He has conducted extensive research in quality improvement techniques and benchmarking and has wide experience in industry with a number of contractors and within the local authority sector.

Download or read book Benchmarking in Construction written by Ian Thompson and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2001-02-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Benchmarking for Construction written by P. S. Jones and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book aims to identify the opportunities for benchmarking within the construction industry and the ways of promoting its use.

Download or read book Benchmarking Engineering and Construction written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Benchmarking process for construction industry written by Sang-hoon Lee and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Benchmarking the Performance of Design Activities in Construction written by Robert J. Dent and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication describes the work that CIRIA has undertaken to investigate the key issues relating to performance measurement of design activities carried out by construction companies in the UK.

Download or read book Value Management written by Steven Male and published by Thomas Telford. This book was released on 1998 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Value management (VM) is a structured, team-oriented approach to problem solving that can be applied to the concept, design, construction and on-going management phases of a project. The primary reasons for any client or consultant to commission a VM study is to achieve value improvements and/or monetary savings. The Research documentThis document presents the findings of the three year research programme that formed the basis for the Framework results. It compares and contrasts the various methodologies, tools, and techniques of VM.

Download or read book Benchmarking of Labor intensive Construction Activities written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Benchmarking of construction labor productivity has become an important research function, especially in the global construction market. The UK construction industry has been instrumental in establishing an initial datum for evaluation [of] the performance of its contractors." -- introduction.

Download or read book Measuring Performance and Benchmarking Project Management at the Department of Energy written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2005-08-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1997, Congress, in the conference report, H.R. 105-271, to the FY1998 Energy and Water Development Appropriation Bill, directed the National Research Council (NRC) to carry out a series of assessments of project management at the Department of Energy (DOE). The final report in that series noted that DOE lacked an objective set of measures for assessing project management quality. The department set up a committee to develop performance measures and benchmarking procedures and asked the NRC for assistance in this effort. This report presents information and guidance for use as a first step toward development of a viable methodology to suit DOE's needs. It provides a number of possible performance measures, an analysis of the benchmarking process, and a description ways to implement the measures and benchmarking process.

Download or read book Current Use of Best Practices and Benchmarking in the Construction Industry written by Terry E. Armstrong and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Benchmarking Engineering and Construction written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This manual provides a proven methodology for you to identify key factors affecting construction time performance to aid your continuous improvement strategy. It does this through identifying your project's performance against others. It also provides you with the relevant questions needed to be asked to obtain relevant feedback required for continuous improvement.

Download or read book Construction Project Benchmarking in the U S Army Corps of Engineers written by and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The construction industry is unique with many challenges. Managing claims can be one of the greatest challenges. Construction projects are becoming more influenced by factors that lead to claims. The literature review highlighted a few of these factors which include: safety issues, design errors, delay, and changes. Moreover, the literature review presented studies in performance measurement and benchmarking as a way to mitigate these factors. The research presented the results from a benchmarking study used to improve contractors that performed work for the Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District. The study selected and analyzed 40 random construction contractors. Five performance elements were identified to measure each contractor. A five-point scale evaluated each contractor based on these elements. The results of this research indicated that benchmarking is an effective tool for improving performance and mitigating the cause of claims.

Download or read book Benchmarking Best Practice Report written by Brian Atkin and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Performance Evaluation and Benchmarking of Construction Industry Projects Using Data Envelopment Analysis written by Yasir R. Jastaniah and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Measuring Up written by Simone Pickrell and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Dictionary of Construction Surveying and Civil Engineering written by Christopher Gorse and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2020-02-06 with total page 573 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of A Dictionary of Construction, Surveying, and Civil Engineering is the most up-to-date dictionary of its kind. In more than 8,000 entries it covers the key areas of civil and construction engineering, construction technology and practice, construction management techniques and processes, as well as legal aspects such as contracts and procurement. It has been updated with more than 600 new entries spanning subjects such as sustainability, new technologies, disaster management, and building software. New additions include terms such as Air source heat pump, hydraulic failure, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, off-site construction, predictive performance, sustainable development, and value engineering. Useful diagrams and web links complement the text, which also includes suggestions for further reading. With contributions from more than 130 experts from around the world, this dictionary is an authoritative resource for engineering students, construction professionals, and surveyors.

Download or read book Benchmarking Engineering and Construction written by and published by . This book was released on 1995* with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: