Construction Quality and the Economy: A Study at the Firm Level by Low Sui Pheng

Description: Construction Quality and the Economy by Low Sui Pheng, Lau Shing Hou Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description This book discusses the relationship between construction quality and the state of the Singapore national economy, and describes how construction quality is affected as contracting firms strategically manage issues relating to profitability and survivability during economic boom and bust cycles. Publisher Description This book discusses the relationship between construction quality and the state of the Singapore national economy, and describes how construction quality is affected as contracting firms strategically manage issues relating to profitability and survivability during economic boom and bust cycles. Adopting a three-pronged approach to explain the key issues, the book first explains the effect of the state of the Singapore national economy (boom or bust) on the construction quality delivered by contracting firms. Secondly, it explains how contracting firms respond to the performance of the national economy through their dynamic bidding strategies, leading to significant quality trade-offs in some instances, especially when there is imprecise market information. Thirdly, it recommends various strategic measures that key stakeholders and government policy-makers can take to circumvent the quality trade-off in the construction industry when faced with dynamic fluctuations in the performance of the national economy.Although the book focuses on Singapore, it appeals to a global audience since countries worldwide (and their respective building-related stakeholders) face the same issues in terms of the time–cost–quality trade-off decision-making process involving the entire supply chain. Author Biography Low Sui Pheng is currently a Professor of Building at the School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore, where he previously served as Head and ViceDean. He teaches construction project management and has published, researched and consulted extensively both in Singapore and overseas. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building, he holds a Higher Doctorate D.Sc. (Civil Engineering) degree from the University of Birmingham and a Ph.D. degree from University College London. Lau Shing Hou holds a B.Sc. (Project & Facilities Management) (Highest Distinction) degree from the Department of Building at the National University of Singapore and was a student research assistant at the same department. A Sembcorp Industries Scholar, Deans Lister (5 times) and Valedictorian at the 2018 NUS Commencement, he has also won the following awards: Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medal, the Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV) Gold Medal, theSally Meyer Medal, the Singapore Institute of Building (SIBL) Gold Medal, SIBL Book Prize (twice) as well as the Hyundai Engineering & Construction Technology Grand Award (2017). Details ISBN 981135846X ISBN-13 9789811358463 Title Construction Quality and the Economy Author Low Sui Pheng, Lau Shing Hou Format Hardcover Year 2019 Pages 268 Edition 1st Publisher Springer Verlag, Singapore GE_Item_ID:160095044; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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