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Design And Construction: Building In Value, Rick Best, Gerard De Valence

Rick Best

The design and construction of buildings is a lengthy and expensive process, and those who commission buildings are continually looking for ways to improve the efficiency of the process. In this book, the second in the Building in Value series, a broad range of topics related to the processes of design and construction are explored by an international group of experts. The overall aim of the book is to look at ways that clients can improve the value for money outcomes of their decisions to construct buildings.

The book is aimed at students studying in many areas related to the …

Building In Value: Pre-Design Issues, Rick Best, Gerard De Valence

Rick Best

The concept of value in projects is a key issue for everyone involved in the construction industry. Building in Value brings together many experts in the field to outline the wide range of tools, techniques and procedures that can and should be used to make the building procurement phase as efficient as possible. The authors go on to discuss how to ensure that future problems in the design and construction of the buildings are anticipated at the start and to minimise the likelihood of future hiccups. Integrating strategic, financial and construction management techniques, this book provides an essential guide for …