| Description |
1 online resource (xlii, 661 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Series |
Advances in science, technology & innovation, IEREK interdisciplinary series for sustainable development, 2522-8714 |
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Advances in science, technology & innovation. 2522-8714
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| Contents |
Inventory Management and Construction Project Delivery in Nigeria -- Overview of Concrete Durability Evaluation using Electrical Resistivity -- An Assessment Tool to Measure the Lean Construction Maturity Level -- Best Management Practices in Design, Construction, and Maintenance of Mechanical Systems in Data Centers -- Building Commissioning: Do Cost Benefits Outweigh the Initial Investment for U.S. Army Corp of Engineers? -- Antecedents of Client Loyalty in the Construction Professional Services Sector: A Qualitative Study -- Reducing Our Energy Usage and Reliance to Mechanical Air Conditioning through Passive Cooling: Can It Be Done at Home Today? -- Enhancing Innovativeness in the Construction Sector: A System Dynamics Analysis -- Urban Planning in the Context of Seatropolis City through the Public-Private Partnership Scheme -- Exploring the Working Conditions of People in Construction |
| Summary |
This book gathers papers presented at the 11th International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century, held in London in 2019. Bringing together a diverse group of government agencies, academics, professionals, and students, the book addresses issues related to construction safety, innovative technologies, lean and sustainable construction, international construction, improving quality and productivity, and innovative materials in the construction industry. In addition, it highlights international collaborations between various disciplines in the areas of construction, engineering, management, and technology. The book demonstrates that, as the industry moves forward in an ever-complex global economy, multi-national collaboration is crucial, and its future growth will undoubtedly depend on international teamwork and alliances |
| Notes |
International conference proceedings |
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed March 2, 2021) |
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Construction industry -- Congresses
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Building -- Congresses
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Geotechnical engineering.
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Building -- Superintendence.
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Construction industry -- Management.
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Building materials.
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Construction Materials
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building materials.
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Construction industry
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Building
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Building materials
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Building -- Superintendence
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Construction industry -- Management
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Geotechnical engineering
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| Genre/Form |
proceedings (reports)
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Conference papers and proceedings
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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Actes de congrès.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Ahmed, Syed M. (Syed Mahmood), 1960- editor.
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Hampton, Paul, editor
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Azhar, Salman, editor.
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Saul, Amelia D., editor
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| ISBN |
9783030484651 |
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3030484653 |
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