Gary Sullivan, Stephen Barthorpe, Stephen Robbins

Managing Construction Logistics

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Every major industry except construction uses logistics to improve its bottom line...

Poor logistics is costing the construction industry at least £3 billion a year according to a report - 'Improving Construction Logistics' - published by the Strategic Forum for Construction. Additional costs arise as a result of operatives waiting for materials, and skilled craftsmen being used for unskilled jobs. Inadequate management of logistics also has an adverse effect on quality, causes delays to projects, and adds to the health and safety risks on site.

This practical book highlights the benefits of good logistics as well as the use of consolidation centres on projects. It shows how reduction in transport movements, less money tied up in stock, less waste, and the more efficient use of skilled craftsmen will reduce the cost of projects, reduce construction time, improve quality, reduce risks to health and safety, improve environmental performance and generally improve the image of the industry.

The authors offer practical ways of achieving these benefits through integrated project teams and supply chains and the increased adoption of information technology including electronic communications, bar coding, and electronic tagging for tracing products. They also show how specific roles for each part of the industry can help to improve logistics.

- Practical, clear and accessible
- First book to address logistics in construction
- Written by the industry-recognized logistics experts
- Tackles issues of key concern: efficient use of labour; sustainability; waste and supply chain management

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 304
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. August 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 170mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 650g
• ISBN-13: 9781405151245
• ISBN-10: 1405151242
• Artikelnr.: 29824886

Autorenporträt

Gary Sullivan is co-founder of Wilson James Ltd, which provides a range of support services to industry, commerce and government. Planning and delivering logistics and security solutions for large or complex projects, consolidation centres and strategic infrastructure installations. Stephen Barthorpe is the Corporate Responsibility Manager for MITIE Group PLC, a major strategic outsourcing and asset management company. He is responsible for implementing the Group, s Corporate Responsibility strategy throughout the UK. Stephen Robbins works at Laing O'Rourke Plc, as Off-Site Production Manager where he utilises his knowledge in the development and implementation of logistics strategies for a number of challenging projects, both at tender and at contract stage.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword. Preface. About the Book. About the Authors. Dedication and
Acknowledgements. Glossary of Abbreviations. Introduction. Section 1:
Contextualising Logistics for Construction. 1 The Origins of Logistics.
Definitions and origins of logistics. The military origins of logistics.
Modern military logistics. Parallel lines: construction and the military.
References. Section 2: Construction Logistics in Practice. 2 Construction
Logistics in Practice. Development of logistics. Construction industry
logistics. Comparing construction with manufacturing. Construction
industry: traditional approach to logistics. Construction industry:
dedicated approach to logistics. Cultural barriers to implementing
integrated logistics in the construction industry. Resistance to change.
Logistics constraints. References. 3 An Introduction to Practical
Logistics. Planning is everything. Waste not, want not? Communication is
the key. Standardisation and pre-assembly in construction. Creating
professional logistics operations in the construction industry. Small
sites. Practical completion. References. 4 Mobilisation and Resourcing the
Team. Mobilisation and site set-up. Resourcing the logistics team. The
background. Contractual norms and logistics management. Issues in current
practice. The specialist construction logistics contractor. Employment and
training. References. 5 Materials Delivery and Handling. Contractual issues
and current practice. Getting materials to the site. Common user plant:
tower cranes. Common user plant: lifts and hoists. The scope and potential
of common user plant. Couriers. Alternative forms of transport.
Distribution. Batching plants or concrete deliveries? Barcodes and
radio-frequency identification. Consolidation centres. References. 6
Transport and Communications. Introduction to traffic management. Managing
construction traffic on the highways. Managing access points. Car parking.
Managing haul roads. Wheel washes. An overview of communications. The site
logistics meeting. Learning from the site. Communication tools. Signage.
References. 7 Managing Critical Risks. Importance of fire management.
Causes of fire. The fire safety plan. Evacuation plans. Fire marshals and
fire wardens. Contractual barriers to a seamless response. Introduction to
first aid and occupational health. Creating the right level of first-aid
provision. First-aid equipment. Dealing with emergencies. Occupational
health. References. Further information. 8 Security. The remit of the
security team. Managing access to site. Night security. Dogs. Alarms.
Special measures. References. 9 Coordinating Infrastructure and Services.
Catering. Temporary accommodation. Temporary services. References. 10 Waste
Management and Good Housekeeping. Procurement of waste management services.
What is waste? Challenges to good housekeeping on site. A professional
approach to waste management. Potentials for further improvement.
Housekeeping. Sanitary facilities. Achieving good housekeeping. References.
Section 3: The Future of Construction Logistics. 11 Construction
Consolidation Centres. Consolidation centre concept. Construction logistics
consolidation centres: an outline. The benefits of using a consolidation
centre. The challenges of pricing the logistics element of a contract.
Change management. The consolidation centre methodology. Warehouse
management systems. Materials identification and tagging systems. Value
stream mapping. The cost benefits of a consolidation centre. Increasing the
availability of materials. Advantages offered to materials suppliers:
better use of delivery vehicles. Realising cost savings. Non-financial
benefits of the consolidation centre. Increased accountability.
Environment. The social benefits of good supply chain management and
logistics techniques. Socially responsible supply chain management and
logistics. Considering the future application of the consolidation centre
methodology. Important considerations for the future. References. 12 Case
Studies. Introduction. Case Study 1: Construction Logistics: The Heartbeat
of a Project. Case Study 2: Prescription to Reduce Waste: AstraZeneca. Case
Study 3: Consolidated Loads: The Answer to Space- and Access-constrained
Sites. Case Study 4: Come Up and See Me Some Time: The Value of
Occupational Health. Case Study 5: Terminal 5: Delivering Europe's Largest
Construction Project Just in Time. Case Study 6: Security Services at Tate
Modern and Tate Britain. Case Study 7: Refurbishment at Unilever House:
Delivering Sustainability. Conclusion: The Argument for Change. Index.

Rezensionen

"This guide emphasises the benefits of good logistics in construction and includes many detailed case studies. "I believe constructors ignore this book at their peril," says Peter Rogers CBE, chairman of the Green Building Council." (Construction Manager, September 2010)

"I can commend this book to both industry professionals, to academics and to students in the field of construction management. I would recommend that potential readers not follow my example but rather follow the advice of the King in Alice in Wonderland and begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end: then stop." (Australasian Journal of Construction Economics and Building, 1 April 2010)

"Practical, clear and accessible. First book to address logistics in construction. Written by the industry-recognized logistics experts. Tackles issues of key concern: efficient use of labor; sustainability; waste and supply chain management." (Medicaster, 29 October 2010)

"This guide emphasises the benefits of good logistics in construction and includes many detailed case studies. "I believe constructors ignore this book at their peril," says Peter Rogers CBE, chairman of the Green Building Council." (Construction Manager, September 2010)