Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2014 International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering Technology (MSET 2014), June 28-29, 2014, Shanghai, China. The 422 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Polymers and Composites, Chapter 2: Ceramics and …
'Sustainable Infrastructure' is a practical and accessible handbook which addresses the key principles of sustainability for engineers and built environment professionals. It outlines the critical changes needed to deliver more sustainable solutions and offers techniques to embe…
Finance is a necessity for all public or private sector projects. Over the past 20 years, the private sector has increasingly financed projects traditionally considered in the public domain. This title discusses the subject.
Finance is a necessity for all public or private sector projects. Over the past 20 years, the private sector has increasingly financed projects traditionally considered in the public domain. This title discusses the subject.
Decision making is at the heart of managing. This book is a guide, designed for engineering managers, to the theory and practice of how good decisions are made and why poor decisions occur.
Provides a comprehensive description and analysis of the skills involved in project management, beginning with a look at the importance of change in organisations. This book emphasises the benefits of taking a 'systems' approach to management, and illustrates how 'projects' form…
Provides a comprehensive description and analysis of the skills involved in project management, beginning with a look at the importance of change in organisations. This book emphasises the benefits of taking a 'systems' approach to management, and illustrates how 'projects' form…
This work provides detailed guidance on how to project manage multiple projects, and advises on the standard contracts which should be used. It aims to assist engineers and managers, offering guidance and step-by-step accounts.
A discussion of the benefits of applying formalized quality assurance systems to construction projects, providing the necessary expertise to enable senior executives to take the initiative with a commitment to the management of quality.
