Understanding Australian Construction Contractors: A Guide for Emerging Professionals
Autor Matt Stevens, John Smoldersen Limba Engleză Paperback – 2 aug 2022
Beginning with an overview of the industry, the chapters explore winning work, project operations, financial management, people skills and selling a successful business. The authors use case studies to enrich the content and include reviews and commentaries on some of the legendary management books. In addition, readers of the book will find answers to essential industry questions:
- Why is construction one of the best industries in Australia?
- What is its most significant conflict?
- Which are the three most consistently profitable sectors?
- What are the essential ten questions to answer for standardising practices?
- Is work acquisition more art or science?
- Is it a good idea to fire a client? Why?
- How to identify and address the office - field conflict?
- What is the job cost format for unifying project stakeholder information?
- What are the best key performance indicators for a construction contracting firm?
- What alignments are needed in general hiring and personnel management processes?
- What is the process in identifying and implementing a best practice?
- How do you value the market price for a construction firm?
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781032269474
ISBN-10: 1032269472
Pagini: 320
Ilustrații: 26 Tables, black and white; 36 Line drawings, black and white; 36 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensiuni: 174 x 246 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.45 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: CRC Press
Colecția Routledge
ISBN-10: 1032269472
Pagini: 320
Ilustrații: 26 Tables, black and white; 36 Line drawings, black and white; 36 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensiuni: 174 x 246 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.45 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: CRC Press
Colecția Routledge
Public țintă
Professional and Undergraduate AdvancedRecenzii
"A book published by seasoned practitioners and not just academics, worth a read because those who have written it have skin in the game" - Prof Robert Whittaker, Director of Holdom Whittaker, Adjunct at University of Canberra, University of Newcastle, Western Sydney University, Australia
Cuprins
1. The Australian Construction Industry 2. The Business of Construction Contracting 3. Work Acquisition 4. Project Operations 5. Financial Management 6. People 7. Retiring From Your Business 8. Legendary Management Book Reviews 9. Case Studies 10. Summary and Conclusions
Notă biografică
Matt Stevens has a significant background in the construction industry for over four decades and utilises this experience in research, teaching and engagement at Western Sydney University, Australia. His textbooks, Managing a Construction Firm on Just 24 Hours a Day and The Construction MBA, have been adopted by dozens of universities and associations worldwide. His research publications focus on Contractor Operations, Innovation, and Education. Stevens still advises construction contracting firms. In addition, he has coached student teams, recently winning Australia's Constructathon and reaching the finals of several international competitions.
John Smolders AM FAIB is a chartered builder with over forty years of construction experience. Currently a Senior Lecturer of Practice at Western Sydney University, Australia. An active member of the Australian Institute of Building (AIB) and the Master Builders Association (MBA), serving as Past President of the AIB and past Vice President of the MBA (Newcastle). John has formally represented the construction industry via advisory panels to government and universities, focusing on emerging constructors. John was awarded an AM (Member of the Order of Australia) for his significant service to the construction industry and higher education.
John Smolders AM FAIB is a chartered builder with over forty years of construction experience. Currently a Senior Lecturer of Practice at Western Sydney University, Australia. An active member of the Australian Institute of Building (AIB) and the Master Builders Association (MBA), serving as Past President of the AIB and past Vice President of the MBA (Newcastle). John has formally represented the construction industry via advisory panels to government and universities, focusing on emerging constructors. John was awarded an AM (Member of the Order of Australia) for his significant service to the construction industry and higher education.
Descriere
This book will provide emerging construction professionals with insights and information helpful for a successful career in the Australian construction industry.