{"product_id":"construction-uk","title":"Construction UK","description":"This thoroughly readable overview of the nature and history of the construction industry offers a clear understanding of how this vast and complex industry operates. Exploring its main features - the markets, the principal players, and ways of working - it provides a strong basis for further study.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eConstruction UK\u003c\/i\u003e: introduction to the industry takes a fresh approach to today’s key issues - sustainability, safety, efficiency, employment practices and procurement. It explains why things are the way they are and investigates the powerful trends for change.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis new edition is updated with:\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe latest DTI statistics, including new information on causes accidents\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean examination of the effectiveness of initiatives post-Egan\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea new section on the influence of European initiatives\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexpanded coverage of sustainability and the environmental drivers affecting construction – as well as the industry’s response\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean enlarged section on labour resources and the skills gap\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea new look at the role of IT and how it is changing the design, construction and operation of buildings\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enew case studies on Holyrood and on Wembley Stadium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Students and all those interested in the built environment - architecture, engineering, surveying, construction - will find this a highly accessible and stimulating approach.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54240226705752,"sku":"9781405159432","price":36.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781405159432_bd891114-fd9b-4353-bafa-98ab9c2bb7c7.jpg?v=1778575542","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/construction-uk","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}