This book will provide emerging construction professionals with insights and information helpful for a successful career in the Australian construction industry. This work fills a critical gap and is written by two authors with decades of experience immersed in current issues. It provides a starting point for the next generation of Australian construction contractors. Beginning with an overview of the industry, the chapters explore winning work, project operations, financial management, people skills and selling a successful business. The authors use case studies to enrich the content and include reviews and commentaries on some of the legendary management books. In addition, readers of the book will find answers to essential industry questions: Why is construction one of the best industries in Australia? What is its most significant conflict? Which are the three most consistently profitable sectors? What are the essential ten questions to answer for standardising practices? Is work acquisition more art or science? Is it a good idea to fire a client? Why? How to identify and address the office - field conflict? What is the job cost format for unifying project stakeholder information? What are the best key performance indicators for a construction contracting firm? What alignments are needed in general hiring and personnel management processes? What is the process in identifying and implementing a best practice? How do you value the market price for a construction firm? This book should be read by anyone entering the built environment sector in Australia. Universities, Colleges and TAFEs can use this book in various construction business and operations management courses. Supporting materials are available through a website.

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The updated second edition of the practical guide to international construction contract law The revised second edition of International Construction Contract Law is a comprehensive book that offers an understanding of the legal and managerial aspects of large international construction projects. This practical resource presents an introduction to the global construction industry, reviews the basics of construction projects and examines the common risks inherent in construction projects. The author — an expert in international construction contracts — puts the focus on FIDIC standard forms and describes their use within various legal systems. This important text contains also a comparison of other common standard forms such as NEC, AIA and VOB, and explains how they are used in a global context. The revised edition of International Construction Contract Law offers additional vignettes on current subjects written by international panel of numerous contributors. Designed to be an accessible resource, the book includes a basic dictionary of construction contract terminology, many sample letters for Claim Management and a wealth of examples and case studies that offer helpful aids for construction practitioners. The second edition of the text includes: • Updated material in terms of new FIDIC and NEC Forms published in 2017 • Many additional vignettes that clearly exemplify the concepts presented within the text • Information that is appropriate for a global market, rather than oriented to any particular legal system • The essential tools that were highlighted the first edition such as sample letters, dictionary and more • A practical approach to the principles of International Construction Contract Law and construction contract management. Does not get bogged down with detailed legal jargon Written for consulting engineers, lawyers, clients, developers, contractors and construction managers worldwide, the second edition of International Construction Contract Law offers an essential guide to the legal and managerial aspects of large international construction projects.

The all-in-one reference for the new residential real estateinvestor Australian Residential Property Development for Investorsis the practical, step-by-step guide for beginners and experiencedinvestors in the real estate and construction industries. From siteselection to sale, this book walks you through each phase of theproperty development process to show you how careful planning canconsiderably enhance returns on your investment. This practical andeffective guide features the latest information on developmenteconomics, the impact of electronic media, new cost-effectivebuilding methods, and a collection of case studies that illustratethese ideas in action. With a focus on practical outcomes, you'lllearn how to approach the property from an investor's perspectiveto minimize risk and maximize returns. Australians have long had a love affair with residentialproperty. We have one of the highest rates of home ownership in theworld, and investing in residential real estate is a popular routeto financial security. This book shows you how to make propertydevelopment feasible within your time and budget constraints,netting you more profit and less headache. Select the site with the most profit potential, and finddependable financing Work more effectively with contractors, councils, consultants,and solicitors Apply standard monitoring and risk management techniques toyour investment Cost and market the improved property appropriately to targetthe right buyers Newcomers are understandably overwhelmed by zoning, financing,construction, marketing, and everything else that goes intoproperty development, frequently resulting in mistakes and missedprofit. For the fledgling developer hoping to make the most of anew investment, Australian Residential Property Development forInvestors provides all-in-one reference, with proven systems,techniques, and tools.

Fully revised and updated, Australian Commercial Law is indispensable for students seeking a comprehensive understanding of commercial law.

Improved efficiency and effectiveness in the construction industry provide huge potential savings. Various forms of relational contracting such as partnering, alliancing, public private partnership (PPP), and joint venture are good examples of this. Relational Contracting for Construction Excellence presents the principles of relational contracting, practicalities and a series of short case studies. Principles begins with the fundamentals then covers development in major countries, definitions of relational contracting, their benefits, difficulties, critical success factors and key performance indicators. Practice includes the relational contracting approach and process in general, and significant factors which make workshops successful, at whatever stage of the process. A number of real-life case studies from the UK, USA, Australia, and Hong Kong are provided. Since the book draws on a combination of practical consultancy works and university research, a wide range of readers will find it useful, i.e. from industrial practitioners to undergraduate students.

This book presents a portfolio of concepts, methods, models, and tools supported by real life case studies from various corners of the globe providing insights into the management of knowledge in the construction industry.

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