Supply Chain Management and Logistics in Construction - Delivering Tomorrow's Built Environment

The construction logistics manager plays an increasingly central role in the construction process. In fact, their decisions can crucially affect the success or failure of a project. Recognition of the critical role they play has spurred evermore interest in this budding field amongst both researchers and practitioners. An accessible text on construction logistics, Supply Chain Management and Logistics in Construction provides essential guidance and expert advice for construction managers, as well as researchers and students in the field. This important new title looks at arrangements with suppliers, the use of returnable packaging and off-site manufacture and assembly, IT systems used to manage the supply chain and logistics operations, such as delivery management systems, warehouse management systems and material planning and forecasting systems. It also considers aspects of the contractual relationships between client, developer, main contractor and lower-tier contractors, all of which have an impact on how the supply chain is managed. In addition to providing a range of fresh ground-breaking case studies, the book features contributions from leading experts in the field who have been involved in projects with companies such as TFL, BAA, The Red Cross, as well as big construction programmes such as the Olympics and Cross Rail.

List of contents

Contributor biographies
Introduction
Greger Lundesjö
The expanding role of logistics in construction
Perspectives and opinions
Outline of the bookPart One Strategic perspectives
01 The challenge of construction logistics
Michael Browne
Introduction
Factors that influence logistics activities
The role of logistics management within construction
The challenges of the urban environment
Conclusion
Note
References02 Aggregating global products for just-in-time delivery to construction sites
Mark Franklin
Introduction
Global sourcing
Investment in procurement and centralized decision making
Environmental legislation, quality and good waste management
Lean supply onto site with plot-picked delivery
Who is best placed to deliver an aggregation and lean delivery capability?
Commercial and risk issues
Conclusion03 Construction logistics - supply of bulk materials
Matthew Woodcock
Introduction
Logistics, customers and bulk materials
Logistics models in construction bulk materials
Supply chain maturity
Conclusion
References04 Effective management of a construction project supply chain
Stephen Robbins
Introduction
A typical construction project supply chain
Construction logistics
Defining 'effective' management of a construction supply chain
Best practice - 2020
Improvement strategy
Conclusion
References05 Construction supply chain management strategy
Brian Moone
Introduction
Supply chain risks
Framework agreements
Supply chain management of logistics in construction
Case study: Mace Business School
Conclusion
Reference
Part Two The impact of BIM and new data management capabilities on supply chain management in construction
06 Data management for integrated supply chains in construction
Wes Beaumont and Jason Underwood
Introduction
Information management in construction
Big data and construction
Data and the integrated supply chain
Enterprise-level integration
Conclusion
ReferencesPart Three Construction logistics and sustainability
07 The role of logistics in achieving sustainable construction: a Swedish perspective
Monika Bubholz, Camilla Einarsson and Lars-Göran Sporre
Introduction
Sustainable construction logistics
Practical considerations for efficient and sustainable construction logistics
Case studies:
'The University Hospital of the future' - University Hospital in Linköping, Sweden
Triangeln (the Triangle) - Malmö, Sweden
Conclusion
Reference
08 Resource efficiency benefits of effective construction logistics
Malcolm Waddell
Introduction
Construction sustainability impact
Supply chain influence on sustainable construction logistics
Construction logistics strategies and how they can influence resource efficiency
Material logistics planning
Conclusion
References
Part Four Logistics operations
09 The role of the construction logistics manager
Andy Brown
Introduction
Logistics professional and service sourcing
Consulting logistics professionals
Construction logistics managers
Creating a construction logistics plan (CLP)
Conclusion10 Third-party logistics operators in construction: the role they play and the role they could play
Pete Flinders
Introduction
3PL definition
Complicated and 'unstructured' supply chain
Impact of downturn
Supply chains with a dominant entity
Case studies:
Aircraft Carrier Alliance
B&Q
Omni-channel
Primary and secondary distribution networks
International construction supply chains
Final mile logistics - construction consolidation centres
Why doesn't the construction industry make better use of 3PL services?
Case study:
London 2012 Olympics
Evolution of the 3PL role
What will trigger momentum of the 3PL role in construction logistics?
Conclusion
References11 Managing construction logistics for confined sites in urban areas
Ruvinde Kooragamage
Introduction
Identifying current challenges in managing construction logistics
Developing a theoretical framework
Conclusion
References12 Consolidation centres in construction logistics
Greger Lundesjö
Introduction
The resources, functionality and operation of a CCC
The benefits of using a CCC
Types of CCC
Locating a CCC
Conclusion
End note
References13 Delivery management systems
Rick Ballard and Nick Hoare
Introduction
What is a delivery management system?
The features of computerized delivery management
The benefits of proper management of deliveries
Who is it for?
The future
Case studies:
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Media City UK, Salford
M1 motorway widening
MidKent College
ConclusionGlossary
Index

About the author

Greger Lundesjo is an independent consultant with long international experience both in operative business roles and as a consultant. He has been engaged on government funded projects to develop logistics planning for the construction sector. He has supported clients by applying logistics principles to construction projects, improving resource efficiency and reducing cost and environmental impact.

Greger Lundesjo has spent over 20 years in logistics related businesses and is currently owner of Lundesjo Consulting. He started his career in operational development, where he was involved in the implementation and development of many advanced supply chain systems across a wide range of industry sectors. He spent a great deal of time working in automation and was involved in selling turnkey projects in international markets.

Greger Lundesjo is also an experienced trainer and has run training programmes and seminars in areas such as technical services, cross-border communications, and construction logistics.

Summary

The construction logistics manager plays an increasingly central role in the construction process. In fact, their decisions can crucially affect the success or failure of a project. Recognition of the critical role they play has spurred evermore interest in this budding field amongst both researchers and practitioners.

An accessible text on construction logistics, Supply Chain Management and Logistics in Construction provides essential guidance and expert advice for construction managers, as well as researchers and students in the field. This important new title looks at arrangements with suppliers, the use of returnable packaging and off-site manufacture and assembly, IT systems used to manage the supply chain and logistics operations, such as delivery management systems, warehouse management systems and material planning and forecasting systems. It also considers aspects of the contractual relationships between client, developer, main contractor and lower-tier contractors, all of which have an impact on how the supply chain is managed.

In addition to providing a range of fresh ground-breaking case studies, the book features contributions from leading experts in the field who have been involved in projects with companies such as TFL, BAA, The Red Cross, as well as big construction programmes such as the Olympics and Cross Rail.

Foreword

Gives insight into different perspectives of various actors in the supply chain, including main contractors, different suppliers, logistics providers and consultants

Product details

• Authors: Greger Lundesjo
• Assisted by: Greger Lundesjo (Editor), Greger Lundesjö (Editor)
• Publisher: Kogan Page
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.03.2016
• EAN: 9780749479336
• ISBN: 978-0-7494-7933-6
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 162 mm x 240 mm x 17 mm
• Weight: 590 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Miscellaneous; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Purchasing & Buying, ARCHITECTURE / Professional Practice, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Distribution, Construction industry, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Logistics & Supply Chain, Construction and heavy industry