Management in the Built Environment in Ireland

• Central topics such as organisational structures, planning, decision making, leadership, communication, motivation, HRM, strategic management and marketing management are presented within the context of the changed Irish economic environment

• Current management issues particular to the construction industry, such as survival, ethics and responsibility, women in management and cultural diversity, amongst others, are highlighted and discussed

• Case studies presenting topics associated with various scenarios within both large and small building projects in Ireland are examined

• Written in a clear, accessible and structured way, each chapter: – Contains learning outcomes – Supports self-learning – Highlights key definitions – Presents questions and answers at the end

SUITABLE FOR: Undergraduates in building, civil engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, building surveying, architectural courses and real estate

A comprehensive introduction to the concepts, principles and practices of Management as applied to the Built Environment in Ireland.