Managing Construction Logistics
(Sprache: Englisch)
Every major industry except construction uses logistics to improve its bottom line...
Poor logistics is costing the construction industry at least £3 billion a year according to a report - 'Improving Construction Logistics' - published by the Strategic Forum for Construction.
Poor logistics is costing the construction industry at least £3 billion a year according to a report - 'Improving Construction Logistics' - published by the Strategic Forum for Construction.
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Every major industry except construction uses logistics to improve its bottom line...
Poor logistics is costing the construction industry at least £3 billion a year according to a report - 'Improving Construction Logistics' - published by the Strategic Forum for Construction.
Poor logistics is costing the construction industry at least £3 billion a year according to a report - 'Improving Construction Logistics' - published by the Strategic Forum for Construction.
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Every major industry except construction uses logistics to improve its bottom line...Poor logistics is costing the construction industry at least £3 billion a year according to a report - 'Improving Construction Logistics' - published by the Strategic Forum for Construction. Additional costs arise as a result of operatives waiting for materials, and skilled craftsmen being used for unskilled jobs. Inadequate management of logistics also has an adverse effect on quality, causes delays to projects, and adds to the health and safety risks on site.
This practical book highlights the benefits of good logistics as well as the use of consolidation centres on projects. It shows how reduction in transport movements, less money tied up in stock, less waste, and the more efficient use of skilled craftsmen will reduce the cost of projects, reduce construction time, improve quality, reduce risks to health and safety, improve environmental performance and generally improve the image of the industry.
The authors offer practical ways of achieving these benefits through integrated project teams and supply chains and the increased adoption of information technology including electronic communications, bar coding, and electronic tagging for tracing products. They also show how specific roles for each part of the industry can help to improve logistics.
* Practical, clear and accessible
* First book to address logistics in construction
* Written by the industry-recognized logistics experts
* Tackles issues of key concern: efficient use of labour; sustainability; waste and supply chain management
Every major industry except construction uses logistics to improve its bottom line...
Poor logistics is costing the construction industry at least £3 billion a year according to a report - Improving Construction Logistics'- published by the Strategic Forum for Construction. Additional costs arise as a result of operatives waiting for materials, and skilled craftsmen being used for unskilled jobs. Inadequate management of logistics also has an adverse effect on quality, causes delays to projects, and adds to the health and safety risks on site.
This practical book highlights the benefits of good logistics as well as the use of consolidation centres on projects. It shows how reduction in transport movements, less money tied up in stock, less waste, and the more efficient use of skilled craftsmen will reduce the cost of projects, reduce construction time, improve quality, reduce risks to health and safety, improve environmental performance and generally improve the image of the industry.
The authors offer practical ways of achieving these benefits through integrated project teams and supply chains and the increased adoption of information technology. They also show how specific roles for each part of the industry can help to improve logistics.
- Practical, clear and accessible
- First book to address logistics in construction
- Written by the industry-recognized logistics experts
- Tackles issues of key concern: efficient use of labour; sustainability; waste and supply chain management
Poor logistics is costing the construction industry at least £3 billion a year according to a report - Improving Construction Logistics'- published by the Strategic Forum for Construction. Additional costs arise as a result of operatives waiting for materials, and skilled craftsmen being used for unskilled jobs. Inadequate management of logistics also has an adverse effect on quality, causes delays to projects, and adds to the health and safety risks on site.
This practical book highlights the benefits of good logistics as well as the use of consolidation centres on projects. It shows how reduction in transport movements, less money tied up in stock, less waste, and the more efficient use of skilled craftsmen will reduce the cost of projects, reduce construction time, improve quality, reduce risks to health and safety, improve environmental performance and generally improve the image of the industry.
The authors offer practical ways of achieving these benefits through integrated project teams and supply chains and the increased adoption of information technology. They also show how specific roles for each part of the industry can help to improve logistics.
- Practical, clear and accessible
- First book to address logistics in construction
- Written by the industry-recognized logistics experts
- Tackles issues of key concern: efficient use of labour; sustainability; waste and supply chain management
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Managing Construction Logistics “
Foreword.Preface.
About the Book.
About the Authors.
Dedication and Acknowledgements.
Glossary of Abbreviations.
Introduction.
Section 1: Contextualising Logistics for Construction.
1 The Origins of Logistics.
Definitions and origins of logistics.
The military origins of logistics.
Modern military logistics.
Parallel lines: construction and the military.
References.
Section 2: Construction Logistics in Practice.
2 Construction Logistics in Practice.
Development of logistics.
Construction industry logistics.
Comparing construction with manufacturing.
Construction industry: traditional approach to logistics.
Construction industry: dedicated approach to logistics.
Cultural barriers to implementing integrated logistics in the construction industry.
Resistance to change.
Logistics constraints.
References.
3 An Introduction to Practical Logistics.
Planning is everything.
Waste not, want not?
Communication is the key.
Standardisation and pre-assembly in construction.
Creating professional logistics operations in the construction industry.
Small sites.
Practical completion.
References.
4 Mobilisation and Resourcing the Team.
Mobilisation and site set-up.
Resourcing the logistics team.
The background.
Contractual norms and logistics management.
Issues in current practice.
The specialist construction logistics contractor.
Employment and training.
References.
5 Materials Delivery and Handling.
Contractual issues and current practice.
Getting materials to the site.
Common user plant: tower cranes.
Common user plant: lifts and hoists.
The scope and
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potential of common user plant.
Couriers.
Alternative forms of transport.
Distribution.
Batching plants or concrete deliveries?
Barcodes and radio-frequency identification.
Consolidation centres.
References.
6 Transport and Communications.
Introduction to traffic management.
Managing construction traffic on the highways.
Managing access points.
Car parking.
Managing haul roads.
Wheel washes.
An overview of communications.
The site logistics meeting.
Learning from the site.
Communication tools.
Signage.
References.
7 Managing Critical Risks.
Importance of fire management.
Causes of fire.
The fire safety plan.
Evacuation plans.
Fire marshals and fire wardens.
Contractual barriers to a seamless response.
Introduction to first aid and occupational health.
Creating the right level of first-aid provision.
First-aid equipment.
Dealing with emergencies.
Occupational health.
References.
Further information.
8 Security.
The remit of the security team.
Managing access to site.
Night security.
Dogs.
Alarms.
Special measures.
References.
9 Coordinating Infrastructure and Services.
Catering.
Temporary accommodation.
Temporary services.
References.
10 Waste Management and Good Housekee
Couriers.
Alternative forms of transport.
Distribution.
Batching plants or concrete deliveries?
Barcodes and radio-frequency identification.
Consolidation centres.
References.
6 Transport and Communications.
Introduction to traffic management.
Managing construction traffic on the highways.
Managing access points.
Car parking.
Managing haul roads.
Wheel washes.
An overview of communications.
The site logistics meeting.
Learning from the site.
Communication tools.
Signage.
References.
7 Managing Critical Risks.
Importance of fire management.
Causes of fire.
The fire safety plan.
Evacuation plans.
Fire marshals and fire wardens.
Contractual barriers to a seamless response.
Introduction to first aid and occupational health.
Creating the right level of first-aid provision.
First-aid equipment.
Dealing with emergencies.
Occupational health.
References.
Further information.
8 Security.
The remit of the security team.
Managing access to site.
Night security.
Dogs.
Alarms.
Special measures.
References.
9 Coordinating Infrastructure and Services.
Catering.
Temporary accommodation.
Temporary services.
References.
10 Waste Management and Good Housekee
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Autoren-Porträt von Gary Sullivan, Stephen Barthorpe, Stephen Robbins
Gary Sullivan is co-founder of Wilson James Ltd, which provides a range of support services to industry, commerce and government. Planning and delivering logistics and security solutions for large or complex projects, consolidation centres and strategic infrastructure installations.Stephen Barthorpe is the Corporate Responsibility Manager for MITIE Group PLC, a major strategic outsourcing and asset management company. He is responsible for implementing the Group,s Corporate Responsibility strategy throughout the UK.
Stephen Robbins works at Laing O'Rourke Plc, as Off-Site Production Manager where he utilises his knowledge in the development and implementation of logistics strategies for a number of challenging projects, both at tender and at contract stage.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autoren: Gary Sullivan , Stephen Barthorpe , Stephen Robbins
- 2010, 1. Auflage, 304 Seiten, Maße: 17 x 24,4 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Wiley & Sons
- ISBN-10: 1405151242
- ISBN-13: 9781405151245
- Erscheinungsdatum: 29.12.2010
Sprache:
Englisch
Rezension zu „Managing Construction Logistics “
"This guide emphasises the benefits of good logistics in construction and includes many detailed case studies. "I believe constructors ignore this book at their peril," says Peter Rogers CBE, chairman of the Green Building Council." (Construction Manager, September 2010)
Pressezitat
"I can commend this book to both industry professionals, to academics and to students in the field of construction management. I would recommend that potential readers not follow my example but rather follow the advice of the King in Alice in Wonderland and begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end: then stop." (Australasian Journal of Construction Economics and Building, 1 April 2010)"Practical, clear and accessible. First book to address logistics in construction. Written by the industry-recognized logistics experts. Tackles issues of key concern: efficient use of labor; sustainability; waste and supply chain management." (Medicaster, 29 October 2010)
"This guide emphasises the benefits of good logistics in construction and includes many detailed case studies. "I believe constructors ignore this book at their peril," says Peter Rogers CBE, chairman of the Green Building Council." (Construction Manager, September 2010)
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