Why is construction so backward? / James Woudhuysen and Ian Abley.

Main entry:

Woudhuysen, James.

Title & Author:

Why is construction so backward? / James Woudhuysen and Ian Abley.

Publication:

Chichester ; Hoboken, NJ : Wiley-Academy, 2004.

Description:

xiv, 321 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Summary:

It is felt that the building industry lags behind in terms of innovation despite being one of the most significant industries in the world. This text addresses this imbalance, giving a clear directive on how to get up-to-date and maximise potential using all available facilities.

Resources:
Table of contents
Contributor biographical information
Publisher description

ISBN:

0470852895 (paperback)
9780470852897 (paperback)

Subject:

Construction industry Management.
Construction industry Technological innovations Management.
Construction Industrie Gestion.
Construction Industrie Innovations Gestion.
Bouwkunde.
Vernieuwing.

Added entries:

Abley, Ian.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 241899
Call No.: HD9715.A2 W68 2004
Status: Available

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