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Author: United States. Bureau of Reclamation

Publisher:

Published: 1912

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13:

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The Focused Organization
The Focused Organization

Author: Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-03-16

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 1317031571

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In The Focused Organization Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez shows you how fewer, more effectively elected and managed projects are the key to strategic and long-term success. Using his own research and work experience he explains how and why those organizations that focus on just a few key initiatives can perform significantly better than unfocused organizations, not only financially but also in achieving their strategic objectives and motivating their staff. The author introduces a new way of looking at a company through two very different and often conflicting dimensions: running-the-business and changing-the-business. What you add to one dimension you have to subtract from the other one. Finding the right balance between these two dimensions represents one of the major challenges to successful strategy execution. Becoming a focused organization involves a radical change in the way companies are organized and the way they select and manage projects - the creation of a new culture. The Focused Organization discusses the characteristics that comprise a focused organization. It describes key areas where a focused organization builds its levels of maturity; provides examples of focused organizations that outperform the rest; and explains in practical steps how all enterprises can become focused. The book finishes with a unique and inspiring case study that transports us to the early days of the current business world. Through the main character, Benny White, we learn how a business was conducted and how management evolved over decades with the introduction of business theories, including project management.

Complete Book of Framing
Complete Book of Framing

Author: Scot Simpson

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2019-03-27

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 111952850X

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The bestselling step-by-step framing guide—updated and expanded to meet 2018 codes and standards Complete Book of Framing, Second Edition—Updated and Expanded is a comprehensive guide to rough carpentry and framing, written by an expert with over forty years of framing experience. This book guides the reader through step-by-step framing instructions for floors, walls, roofs, door and window openings, and stairs. Hundreds of full-color illustrations and photos enable novice and professional framers to understand and master framing techniques. This Updated and Expanded Second Edition includes the framing techniques of the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), and updated OSHA rules. It also includes new coverage of today's electric tools, wind and earthquake framing, medical and physiological factors of framing, and a revised safety chapter. Builders will find information on nailing patters, overall layout, engineered wood patterns, and green framing. In addition, the book offers readers tools and techniques for preparing for a job and managing a team. This Second Edition—Updated and Expanded: Includes hundreds of full-color illustrations depicting step-by-step framing techniques Offers guidance on today's electric tools and structural enhancements for natural disasters Features a revised chapter on safety to reflect the medical and physiological factors of framing Meets the framing techniques of the 2018 International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards Complete Book of Framing: An Illustrated Guide for Residential Construction, Second Edition—Updated and Expanded is an excellent resource for framers, carpenters, and contractors of all experience levels. Framer-friendly tips throughout the book show how to complete framing tasks efficiently and effectively.

Integrated Cost and Schedule Control for Construction Projects
Integrated Cost and Schedule Control for Construction Projects

Author: Frederick W. Mueller

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 517

ISBN-13: 1461597501

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Management and administrative processes within the construction industry have been undergoing major changes in the last several decades. These changes have involved significant adjustments in management science and manage ment techniques, brought about by the need for contemporary valid informa tion with which to manage the construction process. In short, management in the construction industry is changing significantly; change will continue at an accelerated pace at least through the next decade. The responses required of construction industry management are now resulting in a movement away from an entrepreneurial management style to professional management tech niques and procedures. THE COMPELLING ECONOMIC ISSUES The issues forcing these changes are economic. The rising costs of construction and of money are forcing the buyers of construction services to be more demanding. Their demands are for more construction economies, more pro duction, and more productivity than at any time in the past. Nowhere has this been more evident than in the Business Roundtable on construction and in the response of the construction industry to it.· To be successfully responsive, management in the construction industry will be required to use the best project management methods available for cost control, schedule control, and for financial and accounting controls. But responsive professional management can survive and will flourish within this more demanding eco nomic environment.

Project Management for Everyday Life
Project Management for Everyday Life

Author: John L. Howard

Publisher: eBookIt.com

Published: 2024-04-23

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13: 1456649485

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Transform Your Life with Simple Project Management Principles Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the chaos of daily life, struggling to juggle work tasks, home organization, and personal hobbies? "Project Management for Everyday Life" is here to guide you through the art of simplifying and enriching your life with project management techniques tailored for everyone--not just corporate executives. Starting with the basics of project management, this book demystifies the process, revealing why understanding project management is crucial for individuals from all walks of life. Discover how to break down daunting tasks into manageable steps, making use of tools that streamline the management of any project, big or small. But it doesn't stop there; the chapters unfold to illustrate how project management can be a fun and engaging activity, turning everyday chores into rewarding milestones. Whether you're planning a family vacation, organizing your home, or aiming to climb the career ladder more efficiently, this guide shows you how to apply the principles of project management in a relatable and enjoyable way. Imagine managing work projects with newfound ease, collaborating with teams without the stress, and enhancing your hobbies--be they in arts, crafts, or sports--with structured planning and execution. "Project Management for Everyday Life" brings forth relatable analogies, like comparing project management to flying an airplane, to illuminate the path of adjusting and navigating through life's projects with confidence and skill. Complete with a curated list of recommended project management tools and resources for further reading, this book is your all-in-one guide to transforming how you approach tasks and projects in both your personal and professional life. Embark on this transformative journey and master the art of managing life's projects with ease and joy.