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Informationen zum Autor Edward Ochieng is Senior Lecturer in Project Management, Liverpool John Moores University, UK.Andrew Price is Professor of Project Management, Department of Civil and Building Engineering, Loughborough University, UK. David Moore is Reader at Robert Gordon University, UK, carrying out research in project management. Klappentext The first textbook of its kind, taking a uniquely global approach to project management in construction. Using a wealth of case studies from around the world to explain theory and practice, the authors take a business-oriented, decision-making approach to project management and the challenges it faces in the modern world. The book covers topics highly relevant to the challenges and opportunities currently facing the global construction industry, including managing culturally-diverse and globally dispersed teams, international project finance and global stakeholders in projects.Management of Global Construction Projects is essential reading for both students of construction management and professionals looking to understand construction project management in a truly global context. Zusammenfassung Examines key issues for students and professionals interested in and working with global construction project organisations. It focuses on managing culturally diverse and globally dispersed construction project teams. The text takes a decision-making, business-oriented approach, reinforced with contemporary international case studies. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Strategic Issues in Global Project Management Global Stakeholders in Global Projects Measuring and Improving Global Project Performance Relevance of Global Project Structure and Organisation Global Project Management Process Managing Cultural Complexity in Global Projects Partnering and Alliancing in Global Construction Projects Financing Global Construction Projects Factors Affecting Perspectives on Uncertainty and Risk in Global Projects Global Sustainable Development and Construction Conclusions: Global Construction Project Management....
