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Learn the necessary equations to peform the calculations outlined in LEED WithThe Engineering Guide to LEED-New Construction, you will have the most current and practical information available on understanding and applying the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED-NC 2.2 rating system. You will find a complete tutorial on the latest €Œgreen€¥ rating system.

Mounting emphasis on construction supply chain management (CSCM) is due to both global sourcing of materials and a shortage of labor. These factors force increasing amounts of value-added work to be conducted off-site deep in the supply chain. Construction Supply Chain Management Handbook compiles in one comprehensive source an overview of the diverse research and examples of construction supply chain practice around the world.

"Failure to manage supply chain risk effectively can have a significant negative impact on an organization. The Handbook of Supply Chain Risk Management brings together more than 30 international authors to provide a set of best practices, processes, tools and techniques, supported by cases and illustrative examples, that can be adopted to proactively evaluate, manage, or mitigate risk in their supply chains and to improve overall business performance."

The world of facilities management has changed dramatically in recent years. From humble beginnings it is now a fully-fledged professional discipline cover a wide range of challenging roles that go right to the heart of business success. The Facilities Management Handbook gives a complete and comprehensive guide to the different aspects of the Facility Manager's role, from compliance with health and safety law through risk management to getting the most out of buildings and space. The Handbook provides checklists and practical guidance that ensures that the Facilities Manager can meet the increasingly complex demands of their profession. * Wealth of information available in an easily accessible and readable format * Enables managers to keep abreast of all key facts required in the day-to-day running of a business * Offers a concise encyclopaedia on all facilities management issues, combining best practice tips with proactive legal advice

Get the confidence and know-how you need to deliver more accurate cost estimates and improve profitability
The 72nd edition of this bestselling cost guide has been updated and expanded to provide you with the information you need to: Estimate projects with confidence and accuracy. Improve project planning and budgeting.Reduce risk.

An easy-to-use, updated illustrated guide to the 2012 edition of the International Building Code This unique reference to the 2012 International Building Code marries the graphic skills of bestselling author Frank Ching with the code expertise of Steven Winkel, FAIA. It pulls out the portions of the building code that are most relevant for the architect and provides an easy-to-understand interpretation in both words and illustrations. Rather than a text-heavy book, this is much more conducive to quick comprehension of the code, presenting information in an exciting user-friendly visual format.

The management of construction projects is a wide ranging and challenging discipline in an increasingly international industry, facing continual challenges and demands for improvements in safety, in quality and cost control, and in the avoidance of contractual disputes.