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Added value in design and construction

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: Harlow Longman 2000Description: xiii,154p. ; 24cmISBN:
  • 0582369118
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 690.23 $2 18
Partial contents:
The nature of added value -- The shift from cost to value -- Design and construction -- Cost planning -- Life cycle costing -- Value management -- Partnering -- Benchmarking -- Procurement -- Risk management -- Taxation -- Change and innovation
Summary: Describes principles and techniques which can be used for adding value to the building construction process. Emphasises the need to provide more value while using less materials, energy and other resources. Aspects covered include design and construction, construction costing and planning, life cycle costing, value management, benchmarking, taxation and risk management.

The nature of added value -- The shift from cost to value -- Design and construction -- Cost planning -- Life cycle costing -- Value management -- Partnering -- Benchmarking -- Procurement -- Risk management -- Taxation -- Change and innovation

Describes principles and techniques which can be used for adding value to the building construction process. Emphasises the need to provide more value while using less materials, energy and other resources. Aspects covered include design and construction, construction costing and planning, life cycle costing, value management, benchmarking, taxation and risk management.