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Modern Construction Economics -

Modern Construction Economics

Theory and Application

Gerard de Valence (Herausgeber)

Buch | Softcover
218 Seiten
2015
Routledge (Verlag)
978-1-138-86133-6 (ISBN)
CHF 94,25 inkl. MwSt
Modern construction economics has a wider focus than was previously the case, with stronger links to mainstream economics reflecting increasing interest in a range of theoretical issues. This book brings together the essential reviews of this trend and pushes towards the development of a comprehensive theoretical framework for construction economics.
Traditional building economics has primarily been concerned with issues around project appraisal and cost management techniques. On the other hand, modern construction economics has a wider focus with stronger links to mainstream economics, reflecting an increased interest in a range of theoretical issues in construction economics, both at the macro and micro level. In Modern Construction Economics: Theory and Application, a variety of approaches are used to present a coherent vision of synthesis between industry economics and project economics.

Topics covered include:



developing construction economics as idustry economics
competition and barriers to entry in construction
innovation in construction
theory testing in construction management research
collusion and corruption in the construction sector.

Including contributions from academics in the UK, Sweden, Hong Kong, and Australia, this is a truly global review of a core issue for the construction industry worldwide. The result is a unique book that will push toward the development of a comprehensive theoretical framework of construction economics. This is a must-read for all serious students of construction economics, and all practitioners looking for a deeper understanding of their industry.

Gerard de Valence teaches in the undergraduate and postgraduate construction and property courses in the School of the Built Environment at the University of Technology, Sydney. In the 1990s he participated in many State and Commonwealth Government inquiries into the construction industry and has a particular interest in industry policy. He has published widely on theoretical and management issues in property and construction and was co-editor of the three volume Building in Value series of books. Since 2003 he has been Coordinator of the Working Commission on Building Economics for the International Council for Building Research and Innovation.

1. Theory and Construction Economics 2. Developing Construction Economics as Industry Economics 3. Collusion and Corruption in the Construction Sector 4. Competing in Construction Auctions; A Theoretical Perspective 5. On Theory of Production in Economics and Production Management 6. Competition and Barriers to Entry in the Construction Industry 7. Comparing Construction Costs Between Countries 8. Innovation in Construction: A Case Study of the Australian Context 9. Theory Testing in Building Economics Research: An Experimental Approach 10. Market Types and Construction Markets 11. The Methodology of Building Economics Research

Zusatzinfo 34 Tables, black and white; 20 Line drawings, black and white
Verlagsort London
Sprache englisch
Maße 156 x 234 mm
Gewicht 340 g
Themenwelt Naturwissenschaften Biologie Ökologie / Naturschutz
Technik Bauwesen
Wirtschaft
ISBN-10 1-138-86133-2 / 1138861332
ISBN-13 978-1-138-86133-6 / 9781138861336
Zustand Neuware
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