{"product_id":"9781405159432","title":"Construction UK Introduction to the Industry","description":"\u003ch1\u003eConstruction UK\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIntroduction to the Industry\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRalph Morton | Andrew Ross\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Construction \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eConstruction UK\u003c\/i\u003e: 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis new edition is updated with:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe latest DTI statistics, including new information on causes accidents\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ean examination of the effectiveness of initiatives post-Egan\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea new section on the influence of European initiatives\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eexpanded coverage of sustainability and the environmental drivers affecting construction – as well as the industry’s response\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ean enlarged section on labour resources and the skills gap\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea new look at the role of IT and how it is changing the design, construction and operation of buildings\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003enew case studies on Holyrood and on Wembley Stadium.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Students and all those interested in the built environment - architecture, engineering, surveying, construction - will find this a highly accessible and stimulating approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  First edition writtten by Ralph Morton (deceased), formerly of Liverpool John Moores University.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis edition has been updated by Andy Ross, Head of Construction Studies, Liverpool John Moores University\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 January 2008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781405159432\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315326120076,"sku":"9781405159432","price":35.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781405159432_57176f63-8f5e-4693-843e-931291b80357.jpg?v=1780107490","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781405159432","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}