Construction UK av Ralph (John Moores University) Morton

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This 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.<br/><p><br/></p><p><i>Construction UK</i>: 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.<br/></p><p>This new edition is updated with:<br/></p><ul><li><br/></li><li>the latest DTI statistics, including new information on causes accidents<br/></li><li>an examination of the effectiveness of initiatives post-Egan<br/></li><li>a new section on the influence of European initiatives<br/></li><li>expanded coverage of sustainability and the environmental drivers affecting co