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This study presents exploratory work and seeks to identify and evaluate the success and failure factors that could form a guideline for further study and to some extent help professionals to understand some critical aspects that impact project performance concerning construction in India. A total of 55 attributes affecting the performance of construction projects are analysed in terms of their level of influence on four key performance criteria – schedule, cost, quality, and no disputes – using a two-stage questionnaire survey. These attributes are then further analysed, interpreted and evaluated.   Based on the critical success factors obtained from the study, a neural network model-based predictive model for project performance has been developed. The performance prediction models have been derived for all four project performance criteria. Further, a hypothesis that ‘project success’ is influenced by ‘success traits’ has also been formulated. The hypothesized positive inter-relationships between success traits and project success have been tested using the structural equation modelling technique. Besides supporting the intuition of past researchers in recognizing ‘coordination’ as a key success factor, this study has revealed that coordination is not an isolated and independent activity, but is a typical management function with an inherent role in all major management activities. Key elements affecting coordination have also been identified and their influence on coordination effort has been studied. Furthermore, the present study has also identified  three broad skill groups required of effective project coordinators. The results are validated through case studies of live projects and structured interviews with experts in the field of construction management.

Applied physical engineering --- Engineering sciences. Technology --- Production management --- Civil engineering. Building industry --- bouwkunde --- kwaliteitscontrole --- ingenieurswetenschappen --- India

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structuren (materialen) --- bruggenbouw --- hoogbouw --- structurele analyse --- draagvlakken (bouw) --- spanning (fysica) --- Building design --- bouwkunde --- bouwmaterialen --- draagstructuren --- Building --- Handbooks, manuals, etc. --- constructie --- stabiliteit --- PXL-Tech 2015

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Advanced Analysis and Design for Fire Safety of Steel Structures systematically presents the latest findings on behaviours of steel structural components in a fire, such as the catenary actions of restrained steel beams, the design methods for restrained steel columns, and the membrane actions of concrete floor slabs with steel decks. Using a systematic description of structural fire safety engineering principles, the authors illustrate the important difference between behaviours of an isolated structural element and the restrained component in a complete structure under fire conditions. The book will be an essential resource for structural engineers who wish to improve their understanding of steel buildings exposed to fires. It is also an ideal textbook for introductory courses in fire safety for master’s degree programs in structural engineering, and is excellent reading material for final-year undergraduate students in civil engineering and fire safety engineering. Furthermore, it successfully bridges the information gap between fire safety engineers, structural engineers and building inspectors, and will be of significant interest to architects, code officials, building designers and fire fighters. Dr. Guoqiang Li is a Professor at the College of Civil Engineering of Tongji University, China; Dr. Peijun Wang is an Associate Professor at the School of Civil Engineering of Shandong University, China.

Applied physical engineering --- Engineering sciences. Technology --- Production management --- Building materials. Building technology --- Civil engineering. Building industry --- Architecture --- bouwkunde --- architectuur --- kwaliteitscontrole --- ingenieurswetenschappen --- bouwconstructies --- mechanica

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This book is the most comprehensive and practical reference available on energy auditing in buildings and industry. Topics include energy assessment and computer software which will guide you in planning and carrying out a thorough and accurate energy audit of any type of facility, including electrical, mechanical and building systems analysis. Clear, easy-to-follow instructions guide you through accounting procedures, rate of return and life cycle cost analysis. Also covered is information on understanding your utility bill and using that knowledge to trim your energy costs. Loaded with forms, checklists and handy working aids, book is required reading for anyone responsible for conducting or overseeing a facility energy audit. Completely edited throughout, this latest edition includes a new chapter on investment grade energy audits and also a new chapter on retro-commissioning and energy audits. Revisions include new information on ISO 50001 and the Superior Energy Performance program plus a completely updated chapter on software. -- Provided by publisher.

Protection of buildings against external influences --- Relation between energy and economics --- Heating, climatisation, ventilation and air conditioning --- bouwkunde --- Energy auditing --- E-books --- Auditing --- Evaluation énergétique --- Évaluation énergétique --- Energy auditing.

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As a companion to books on project-management theory, this book illustrates, in a down-to-earth, comprehensive style, how to put that theory into practice. It shows not only what needs to be done, but how to do it. In addition to the many examples that illustrate procedures, the book includes over 25 case studies, each one addressing a specific theme. Key topics, such as: project selection negotiations planning and scheduling cost and budgeting project control communications human resources environmental impacts risk management financial evaluation are discussed in project simulations based on real-life situations from a diversity of fields, using a step-by-step approach. Beginning at the grassroots level, some cases are solved by hand to illustrate the mechanics of a procedure, while others are solved using advanced computer programs. In this way the reader has a clear idea of the problem, how and when to raise the issue, information needed (and who can provide it), how to solve it by hand, when possible, and also its resolution using the latest informatics tools. The author has over 30 years of experience in project management in different countries, working on both large-scale projects with major companies worldwide and with urban/regional planners on local projects. He has written more than 15 books on different facets of engineering, lectured in over 80 technical courses and spoken at numerous international conferences. His engineering experience in large undertakings in such fields as hydro-electricity, mining, the environment, and urban planning provides the reader with a wealth of knowledge on the practical side of project management. This book will be of interest to students in engineering, professionals in the field of project management and project consultants.

Nature protection --- Applied physical engineering --- Environmental protection. Environmental technology --- Engineering sciences. Technology --- Business management --- Information systems --- Civil engineering. Building industry --- milieukunde --- bedrijfseconomie --- bouwkunde --- milieu --- informatiesystemen --- milieubeleid --- projectmanagement --- informatica management --- natuurbescherming --- ingenieurswetenschappen