International Construction Mark Mawhinney by Mark Mawhinney 9780470680353, 0470680350 instant download after payment.

A recent construction project in Singapore involved a Russian plant, a Japanese management team, Australian and Italian engineers, Thai steel workers and a labour force from throughout Asia ... The recent growth explosion of multi-nationals and the lowering of trade barriers is pushing the globalization of construction at a startling pace. Mark Mawhinney has brought together for the first time, advice, information and evidence on this developing arena from a wide range of sources. This book offers a clear understanding of the international construction market and an explanation of what knowled. Read more... International Construction; Contents; Abbreviations; Preface; 1 Introduction; 2 Knowledge is Power; 3 The Tools of the Trade; 4 Key Factors in Operating and Sustaining a Business; 5 The Global Market and Competitive Advantage; 6 Building Materials and Construction Equipment; 7 Consultant Case Studies; 8 Contractor Case Studies; 9 Project Funding; 10 Hints and Signposts; References; Appendix Hints and Model Solutions for Problem Solving Exercises; Index