Construction management in developing countries / R. K. Loraine.
By: Loraine, R. K
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BookSeries: Engineering management (London, England).Publisher: London : Thomas Telford, 1992Description: 171 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.ISBN: 0727716514.Subject(s): Construction industry -- Management -- Developing countriesDDC classification: 624.068 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 624.068 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00013144 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A guide for project managers for the various actions which should be taken at each stage of development of an overseas project. These stages include project acquisition as well as completion. The book incorporates a number of check lists which relate to operations in relatively underdeveloped countries where there is neither support from the existing infrastructure nor from an existing company establishment. Is assumes a project by project approach to working overseas.
Bibliography: p. 171.
Introduction -- Part 1: Preparing for a contract -- Selecting bidding opportunities -- Acquiring local knowledge -- Preparing a bid -- Negotiating a contract: post-bid submission -- Part 2: Executing a contract -- Mobilizing -- Operations -- Staff -- Labour -- Materials and subcontractors -- Construction plant -- Security and crisis management -- Commissioning and demobilizing.