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Title Construction project management research compendium. Volume 7 / Faisal M. Arain, editor
Published New York : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., [2016]

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Description 1 online resource (188 pages)
Contents Preface; Fifteen Years of Theory in Project Management: A Review; Abstract; Introduction; Method; Review of Top Five Cited Theories in the PM Literature, 1999-2013; Fuzzy Sets Theory; Theory of Constraints; Actor-Network Theory; Stakeholder Theory; Utility Theory; Discussion; Limitations; Conclusion; References; Impacts of Placement and Work Experience on Construction Education; Abstract; Introduction; Value of Placement in Construction Education; Placement and Academic Performance; Some Methodological Issues; Research Hypotheses; Research Method; Data Source and Description
Result and DiscussionConclusion; References; Knowledge Management Practices in Small-Medium Sized Building Firms; Abstract; 1. Introduction; 2. Knowledge Management in the Construction Industry; 3. Research Method; 4. Research Results; 4.1. Understanding of Knowledge Management and Implemented Practices; 4.2. Factors affecting Knowledge Management Practices; 4.3. Knowledge Management Tools; 4.4. Discussion of Findings; Conclusion; About the Authors; References; Knowledge, Attitude and Training; on Preventing Work-Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms; in the Construction Industry; Abstract
IntroductionRisk Factors Associated with Musculoskeletal Disorders; Research Methodology; Result and Discussion; Respondents' Background; Knowledge and Attitude on Occupational Health; Employees' Compensation Ordinance; Prevention and Improvement Methods for WMSDs; Conclusion; References; Just-In-Time (JIT) Management in the Ready Mixed Concrete Industry in Singapore; Abstract; Introduction; Explanation of JIT Elements; Field Study; Production Capacities of RMC Suppliers; JIT Implementation Status; Further Study; Conclusion; References; Integration of Quality Measure
In Project Control SystemsAbstract; Introduction; Purpose and Objective of Research; Literature Review; Review of Existing Project Control System; Weakness of Existing Project Control System; Existing Measurement on Quality Performance; Summary on Literature Review; Methodology; Validation on Quality Measure; Validation on Integration of Quality Measure; Findings; Findings on Quality Measure; Findings on Integration of Quality Measure; Analysis on Mean Performance; Effectiveness of Proposed Control System; Discussion; Impact of Quality Measure on Existing Project Control System
Impact of Quality measure on Project StakeholdersLimitation of MQI Measure; Limitation of PQI; Error in Data Collection; Wastage Allocation Factor; Issuance of Non-conformance Reports (NCRs'); Effect of Improvement among Variables; Conclusion; References; Integrated Interpretive Structural Modeling and Fuzzy Approach for Project Risk Management of Ports; Abstract; Introduction; Literature Survey; Conceptual Framework and Methodology; Case Study and Analysis; Reachability Matrix; Diagraph Showing Interdependency of Various Risks; Integration of ISM and Fuzzy Micmac
Notes Print version cataloged as a continuing resource by the Library of Congress
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on December 05, 2016)
Subject Construction industry -- Management.
Construction projects.
Project management.
Engineering.
engineering.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Construction -- General.
Construction industry -- Management
Construction projects
Engineering
Project management
Form Electronic book
Author Arain, Fazal M., editor
ISBN 9781634856737
1634856732