Construction and Building Research
Construction and Building Research

Author: Carmen Llinares-Millán

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2014-01-31

Total Pages: 528

ISBN-13: 9400777906

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Many areas of knowledge converge in the building industry and therefore research in this field necessarily involves an interdisciplinary approach. Effective research requires strong relation between a broad variety of scientific and technological domains and more conventional construction or craft processes, while also considering advanced management processes, where all the main actors permanently interact. This publication takes an interdisciplinary approach grouping various studies on the building industry chosen from among the works presented for the 2nd International Conference on Construction and Building Research. The papers examine aspects of materials and building systems; construction technology; energy and sustainability; construction management; heritage, refurbishment and conservation. The information contained within these pages may be of interest to researchers and practitioners in construction and building activities from the academic sphere, as well as public and private sectors.

Technology, Sustainability and Educational Innovation (TSIE)
Technology, Sustainability and Educational Innovation (TSIE)

Author: Andrea Basantes-Andrade

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-01-02

Total Pages: 492

ISBN-13: 3030372219

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This book presents the proceedings of International Conference on Knowledge Society: Technology, Sustainability and Educational Innovation (TSIE 2019). The conference, which was held at UTN in Ibarra, Ecuador, on 3–5 July 2019, allowed participants and speakers to share their research and findings on emerging and innovative global issues. The conference was organized in collaboration with a number of research groups: Group for the Scientific Research Network (e-CIER); Research Group in Educational Innovation and Technology, University of Salamanca, Spain(GITE-USAL); International Research Group for Heritage and Sustainability (GIIPS), and the Social Science Research Group (GICS). In addition, it had the endorsement of the RedCLARA, e-science, Fidal Foundation, Red CEDIA, IEEE, Microsoft, Business IT, Adobe, and Argo Systems. The term “knowledge society” can be understood as the management, understanding and co-creation of knowledge oriented toward the sustainable development and positive transformation of society. In this context and on the occasion of the XXXIII anniversary of the Universidad Técnica del Norte (UTN), the Postgraduate Institute through its Master of Technology and Educational Innovation held the I International Congress on Knowledge Society: Technology, Sustainability and Educational Innovation – TSIE 2019, which brought together educators, researchers, academics, students, managers, and professionals, from both the public and private sectors to share knowledge and technological developments. The book covers the following topics: 1. curriculum, technology and educational innovation; 2. media and education; 3. applied computing; 4. educational robotics. 5. technology, culture, heritage, and tourism development perspectives; and 6. biodiversity and sustainability.

Lean Manufacturing
Lean Manufacturing

Author: Karmen Pažek

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2021-11-03

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 1839691492

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Lean manufacturing is a process used in production to maximize efficiency and minimize waste by considering sustainability and the environment. This book presents a comprehensive overview of lean manufacturing in various enterprises, including manufacturing, construction, and the fabric and textile industry, among others. Chapters cover such topics as barriers to lean manufacturing, enterprise modeling, lean practices and circular economies, and more.

Benchmarking Water Services
Benchmarking Water Services

Author: Enrique Cabrera Jr

Publisher: IWA Publishing

Published: 2011-03-01

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 1843391988

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Benchmarking has become a key tool in the water industry to promote and achieve performance targets for utilities. The use of this tool for performance improvement through systematic search and adaptation of leading practices, has expanded globally during the past decade. Many ongoing projects worldwide aim to address different needs and objectives, in varying contexts, with outstanding results and impact. Benchmarking Water Services provides valuable information to everyone interested in benchmarking in the water industry. The text is aimed at utilities considering joining a benchmarking project, experienced practitioners in charge of organizing a benchmarking exercise, consultants, regulators and researchers. The document is presented with a clear practice oriented approach and can be used as a how-to-benchmark guide presented from different perspectives (participants, organizers, supervising bodies). Readers will gain practical insight on real life benchmarking practices and will benefit from the experiences gained in some of the leading benchmarking projects of the water industry (including the IWA-WSAA benchmarking efforts, the European Benchmarking Co-operation and the several benchmarking projects carried out in Austria and Central Europe). The manual also presents the new IWA Benchmarking Framework, which aims to harmonize the terms used to describe benchmarking and performance indicators practices in the water industry, guaranteeing a more fluent and efficient communication. This Manual of Best Practice is edited by the IWA Specialist Group on Benchmarking and Performance Assessment, and co-published by AWWA and IWA Publishing. Praise for Benchmarking Water Services: "The continual trend of conceptual to specifics throughout the book provides for an educational experience each time the book is either casually perused or carefully studied." "The authors (Cabrera, Haskins and Fritiz) diligently pursue the focus of improvement." "Benchmarking Water Services is an in depth and practical ‘must have’ guide for any utility currently engaged in or planning to develop a benchmarking process" - Gregory M. Baird (2012) Benchmarking: An International Journal 19:2. More information about the book can be found on the Water Wiki in an article written by the author: http://www.iwawaterwiki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Articles/TheNewIWABenchmarkingFramework A Spanish language version of this book is available as a free eBook: http://www.iwawaterwiki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Articles/eBookTitlesfromIWAPublishingFreetoDownload-Volume2#HBenchmarkingParaServiciosdeAgua

Herramientas para la mejora continua
Herramientas para la mejora continua

Author: John Marsh

Publisher:

Published: 2000-01

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9788481431735

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Está dirigida a organizaciones de cualquier tipo y tamaño que deseen mejorar su rendimiento o en las que se haya producido una disminución en los resultados. Define con claridad los cometidos de las diferentes herramientas y técnicas, junto con la explicación de los principios subyacentes, ofrece directrices y sugerencias y advierte de las posibles dificultades en su utilización. Desarrolla los siguientes capítulos: - CÓMO UTILIZAR LAS HERRAMIENTAS - CICLO DE MEJORA: Definir. Analizar. Mejorar. Otras aplicaciones del ciclo de mejora. - EJEMPLOS: De empresa, en educación y de servicio gubernamental. - DIRECTRICES PARA EL ÉXITO DE LOS EQUIPOS DE MEJORA - LA MATRIZ DE HERRAMIENTAS - LAS HERRAMIENTAS: - Objetivos de la calidad - Brainstorming - Análisis de atributos - Organización de reuniones - Guía de reuniones - Declaración de propósito - Factores críticos para el éxito - Definición de proceso - Modelado de proceso - Diagrama de flujo - Factores críticos para el éxi-to/Matriz de procesos - Análisis de efectos en modalidad fallo - Gráfico de mediciones - Control del proceso estadístico? Costes de la calidad - Benchmarking - Diagrama de Pareto, 80/20, pocos errores críticos - Hoja de control - Histograma - Gráfico circular - Diagrama de espina - Diagrama de relaciones - Comparación a pares - Selección ponderada - Mapa mental - Diagrama de árbol - Análisis de la trayectoria crítica - Análisis de campo de fuerzas

Statistical Methods for Quality Improvement
Statistical Methods for Quality Improvement

Author: Hitoshi Kume

Publisher: Productivity Press

Published: 1987-08-05

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 9784906224340

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This text is highly recommended for managers and serious students of quality. Major US companies issue this reference and training manual to all managers during their quality training. This volume is also very valuable as a stand-alone reference on using statistics with a business and quality perspective.

Improving Quality and Performance
Improving Quality and Performance

Author: Patricia S. Schroeder

Publisher:

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13:

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Provides nurses and health care managers and quality improvement co-ordinators with a practical, research-based guide to understanding and implementing quality improvement programs.