<p>Value management evaluates alternative construction materials and systems with a view to saving money without impacting on building performance or the construction programme. It has become a well established tool in the construction industry, having been endorsed in a range of government sponsore
Value Management of Construction Projects
β Scribed by John Kelly, Steven Male, Drummond Graham(auth.)
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Year
- 2004
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 370
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
This book presents an integrated value philosophy, methodology and tool kit for improving project delivery for clients, based on best practice. It combines the theory and practice of value management and is written in such a way that the theory, methodology, workshop styles, tools and techniques can be read independently if the reader wishes.Content:
Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1β7):
Chapter 2 Developments in Value Thinking (pages 11β50):
Chapter 3 Function Analysis (pages 51β80):
Chapter 4 Teams, Team Dynamics and Facilitation (pages 81β101):
Chapter 5 Current Study Styles and the Value Process (pages 102β144):
Chapter 6 Value Context (pages 147β168):
Chapter 7 The Project Value Chain (pages 169β194):
Chapter 8 Client Value Systems (pages 195β217):
Chapter 9 Professionalism and Ethics within Value Management (pages 221β256):
Chapter 10 The Future of Value Management (pages 257β273):
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