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Constructing Futures
Paul Chan, Rachel Cooper
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Naturwissenschaften, Medizin, Informatik, Technik / Bau- und Umwelttechnik
Beschreibung
There is growing interest in future scenario planning of the construction industry but a disconnect between thinking about the future at the policy-making level and implementing real change. Constructing Futures: industry leaders and futures thinking in construction takes a thematic approach to the future of the UK construction industry by presenting the results of a series of in-depth interviews conducted with leading construction figures and structuring this material into chapters addressing the key contemporary issues in the industry. These high-profile figures are drawn from a wide range of stakeholder groups representing the realities of construction, including architects, client organisations (public-sector and private-sector), consultants, contractors, developers, lobby groups with special interests, policy makers, professional institutions, and trade unions. A total of 15 influential figures were interviewed for the book, from Sir Michael Latham and Bob White to Wayne Hemmingway and Kevin McCloud. Part One looks to the past by reviewing a series of foresight studies undertaken of the construction industry and re-presenting stories of our interviewees' lives to explain the development of leadership in the context of the construction industry. In Part Two, the authors look at the present and discuss two fundamental issues: sustainable development and governance of the construction industry. In Part Three the book concludes with an afterthought for the future, highlighting key lessons learnt putting forward a series of research questions derived from this scholarly reflection of 'futures thinking' in construction. Throughout, the authors juxtapose the views of the 15 influential figures interviewed with a review of the salient points found in the relevant and authoritative sources of theoretical literature, both in the mainstream literature and the field of construction management. This allows the reader to benefit from the practical insights of those interviews whilst gaining a rapid understanding of the key debates of the theoretical subject under scrutiny.
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"Overall, I found this book to provide useful insights into the past and present issues faced by the construction industry, and feel that the authors have indeed succeeded in their intention to 'initiate a first step in providing a more scholarly reflection to the journey of constructing a future for the construction industry." (Construction Management and Economics, 6 April 2012) "This academic treatise on the state of the construction industry synthesizes the thoughts and experiences of fifteen influential actors in the UK building community to present a fresh look at future research topics in project management. Divided into three sections dealing with the past, the present and the future, the work covers such topics as foresight in construction planning, leadership traits in construction, sustainability, balancing the needs of development stakeholders and directions for future studies. An appendix provides a brief biography of each of the construction leaders interviewed for this work."
"For those new to the industry, or wanting an overview, it will provide a useful summary of the some of the key issues - leadership, sustainability, and governance. The first chapter also provides a useful review of recent forsight studies and this is recommended as a reference source for anyone working on long term planning."
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Bauausführung, Construction Management, Baubetrieb, Civil Engineering & Construction, Bauingenieur- u. Bauwesen, Construction