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Title Construction project management research compendium. Volume 5 / Faisal Arain, editor.

Publication Info. New York : Nova Publishers, [2014]

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Description 1 online resource.
Physical Medium polychrome
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Series Construction Project Management Research Compendium
Construction Project Management Research Compendium.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT RESEARCH COMPENDIUM. VOLUME 5; CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT RESEARCH COMPENDIUM. VOLUME 5; Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1: Enhancing Employability of Young Professionals in Construction Industry; Abstract; Introduction; Graduate Competencies for Construction Education; Research Methodology; Background of Respondents; Analysis of Results; Discussion and Conclusion; References; Chapter 2: Identifing Causes of Safety Degradation in Construction Projects in Palestine; Abstract; Introduction.
Brief Review of Previous StudiesImportance of Safety; Safety Performance; Safety Factors; Designer and Safety; Construction Safety in the Middle East; Methodology; Results and Discussion; Groups Affecting Safety Performance; Personal Protective Equipment Group; Signs, Symbol, and Barricades Group; Excavation, Trenching and Shoring Group; Crane and Lifting Equipment Group; Scaffolds Group; Role of Government and Engineering Societies Group; Safety Inspections Group; Administrative and Management Commitment Group; Fire Prevention Group; Historic, Human and Psychological Climate Group.
Safety Meetings GroupEconomic Investment Group; Disposal of Hazardous Materials and Waste Group; Project Nature Group; Emergency Planning and Preparations Group; Safety Educating and Training Group; Transportation Group; Welfare Facilities; Medical Facilities Group; Conclusion; References; Chapter 3: Knowledge Management in the Architectural Design Firms: Perspective of Turkey AEC Industry; Abstract; Introduction; Knowledge Management in AEC Industry; Architectural Design Process and Knowledge Management; Methodology; Results and Analysis; Knowledge Awareness Channels.
Knowledge Sharing Process in FirmProfession Level; Benefits; Barriers; Discussion and Conclusion; References; Chapter 4: Reposition of the Roles among Project Participants for Improving Construction Project Sustainability; Abstract; Introduction; Definitions of Construction Project Life Cycle; Research Methodology; Analysis on the Factors Affecting Project Sustainability; Factors Affecting Project Sustainability at Inception Stage; Factors Affecting Project Sustainability at Design Stage; Factors Affecting Project Sustainability at Construction Stage.
Factors Affecting Project Sustainability at Project Operation StageFactors Affecting Project Sustainability at Demolition Stage; Reposition of the Roles of Project Participants for Improving Construction Project Sustainability; Roles for Owners; Roles for Government; Roles for Designers; Roles for Contractors; Roles for Suppliers; Roles for Consultants; Conclusion; References; Chapter 5: Cross Cultural Construction Project Management in the GCC Countries: A Local Perspective on Western Project Parties; Abstract; Background; Cross-Cultural Construction Project Management.
Summary This book provides a central vehicle for the exchange and dissemination of knowledge on project management issues relevant to the built environment of developed and developing countries. It brings a great mix of quality papers presenting a global perspective of construction project management planning, including safety performance, knowledge management, competencies for construction education, project sustainability, project stakeholders' perceptions, project management competencies, and leadership styles for the construction industry.
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Subject Construction projects -- Management.
Construction projects.
Management.
Project management.
Project management.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author Arain, Faisal Manzoor, editor.
Other Form: Print version: 9781633218574
ISBN 9781633218772 (electronic book)
1633218775 (electronic book)
9781633218574