International Construction - by Mark Mawhinney (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>A recent construction project in Singapore involved a Russian plant, a Japanese management team, Australian and Italian engineers, Thai steel workers and a labour force from throughout Asia ... <p>The recent growth explosion of multi-nationals and the lowering of trade barriers is pushing the globalization of construction at a startling pace. Mark Mawhinney has brought together for the first time, advice, information and evidence on this developing arena from a wide range of sources.</p> <p>This book offers a clear understanding of the international construction market and an explanation of what knowledge is required to operate successfully in it. It also helps readers become familiar with some of the analytical tools available.</p> <p>Drawing on both contractor and consultant case studies and including a practical 'hints and signposts' section, <i>International Construction</i> provides a lively and informed introduction for construction professionals moving into international work.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>A recent construction project in Singapore had Russian plane, a Japanese management team, Australian and Italian engineers, Thai steel workers and a labour force from throughout Asia...<br /> <p>The recent growth explosion of multi-nationals and the lowering of trade barriers is pushing the globalization of construction on at a starting pace. Mark Mawhinney has brought together here for the first time advice, information and evidence on this developing arena- from a wide range of sources.<br /> </p> <p>This book offers a clear understanding of the international construction market together with an explanation of what knowledge is rewired to operate successfully in it and a familiarity with some of the analytical tools available.<br /> </p> <p>Drawing on both contractor and consultant case studies and including a pratical 'hints and signposts' section, International Construction provides a lively and informed introduction for construction professionals moving into international work.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><i>It is an interesting book which is illuminated by examples from projects, firms, market sector and countries - these are called case studies. It is a valuable contribution to the literature from which to learn about international construction</i> Dave Langford, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Strathclyde<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Mark Mawhinney</b> is Director of the Sustainable Cities Research Institute at the University of Northumbria at Newcastle. He is a former SETR Branch Head in International construction and recently set up the International Construction Module for the degree course at Teesside University.
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