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Metals Trading Handbook, by Paddy Crabbe, offers an invaluable
training manual and reference source for anyone working within the
non ferrous metals industry or trading on the London Metal
Exchange. At the core of its thorough analysis lies the principle
that simple explanation and minimal jargon are invaluable to the
practitioner.
Metals Trading Handbook offers positive advice and stimulation to
those concerned with the pricing and delivery risks of non ferrous
metals. It starts with simple fundamentals and moves onto more
complex situations. Its central aim is to give the reader essential
building blocks with which to develop a more proactive approach to
solving everyday problems. The text examines the way the LME
operates, how prices are formed, the significance and timing of
"official settlement" prices, how risk in the forward markets
occurs and changes, how risk builds up, methods of recognition and
hedging the exposure to priced metal, the impact on valuations
(marking to market), profit and loss and cashflow.
This is essential for those already involved in the metals business
and also for the financial, investment and advisory community
internationally.
Structure and workings of the exchangeRisk identificationManagement
and trading techniques
This book provides a basic guide to the iron and steel industry in
a single convenient reference source. The origins of steel and its
manufacture are explained first, with a basic outline of the
principal steel grades. The author then goes on to look at
production and consumption and its commercial significance. He also
analyses the global trade in steel and shows its importance to the
metals industry as alloying elements and coatings. The final
section considers the future for steel, the changing trade
patterns, environmental issues and the threat of substitutes to the
industry.
Equip learners with the tools for success in a career as a plumber
with this comprehensive and updated edition of our bestselling
textbook, published in association with City & Guilds. The new
edition will help learners to: - Study with confidence, covering
all core content for the 6035, 9189 and 8202 specifications, as
well as the 355 and 356 plumbing and heating T Level occupational
specialisms. - Target learning with detailed qualification mapping
grids. - Get to grips with technical content presented in
accessible language. - Enhance their understanding of plumbing
practice with clear and accurate illustrations and diagrams
demonstrating the technical skills you need to master. - Practise
maths and English in context, with embedded 'Improve your maths'
and 'Improve your English' activities. - Test their knowledge with
end-of-chapter practice questions, synoptic assessments and
practical tasks. - Prepare for the workplace with up-to-date
information on relevant key regulations and industry standards. -
Keep their knowledge current, with clear coverage of major modern
cold water, hot water, central heating, sanitation, rainwater
systems and environmental technologies.
Unlock your full potential with this revision guide that will guide
you through the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in the
Building Services Engineering T Level core exams. - Plan your own
revision and focus on the areas you need to revise with key content
summaries and revision activities for every topic - Understand key
terms you will need for the exam with user-friendly definitions and
a glossary - Breakdown and apply scientific and mathematic
principles with clear worked examples - Use the exam tips to
clarify key points and avoid making typical mistakes - Test
yourself with end-of-topic questions and answers and tick off each
topic as you complete it - Get ready for the exam with tips on
approaching the paper, and sample exam questions
Offering critical insights to the state-of-the-art in Building
Information Modeling (BIM) research and development, this book
outlines the prospects and challenges for the field in this era of
digital revolution. Analysing the contributions of BIM across the
construction industry, it provides a comprehensive survey of global
BIM practices. Accessible and thorough, the chapters explore the
theory behind and facilitators of BIM, covering knowledge
management around BIM, the development of ontologies and language
in the area, holistic implementations, and BIM ecosystems. The book
further discusses the technological developments of BIM, including
scan-to-BIM, 3D digital reconstruction and AI and robotics
techniques. Critical analysis of BIM-enabled construction and
engineering management innovations are also examined, highlighting
prospects and challenges in the area. This will be a critical read
for engineering, construction management and architecture students
looking for a comprehensive study of BIM. It will also be
beneficial to practitioners working in the Architecture,
Engineering, Construction, Owner & Operation (AECOO) industry
wanting a better understanding of the benefits and future
developments of BIM.
Tackle the core component of your T Level with this comprehensive
resource published in association with City & Guilds. With
topic coverage ranging from the principles of construction science
and design to workplace relationship management, this book provides
complete coverage of the Building Services Engineering for
Construction qualification's core units and will equip you with the
skills you need to shape your career. - Break down complex topics
with summary tables and hundreds of images and artworks - Apply
your knowledge in real-world case studies and discover some of the
dilemmas you can expect to face in the workplace - Re-cap knowledge
and understanding with 'Key terms' and 'Test yourself' features, as
well as a detailed glossary - Prepare for your exams and the
employer-set project using practice questions and project practice
exercises - Develop the functional skills you need to thrive in the
industry with English and maths exercises - Understand how to avoid
hazards and minimise risk with regular health and safety reminders
- Hone core skills with expert authors Mike Jones, Stephen Jones,
Tom Leahy, Peter Tanner and David Warren, who draw on their
extensive teaching and industry experience
Unlock your full potential with this revision guide that will guide
you through the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in the
Onsite Construction T Level core exams. - Plan your own revision
and focus on the areas you need to revise with key content
summaries and revision activities for every topic - Understand key
terms you will need for the exam with user-friendly definitions and
a glossary - Breakdown and apply scientific and mathematic
principles with clear worked examples - Use the exam tips to
clarify key points and avoid making typical mistakes - Test
yourself with end-of-topic questions and answers and tick off each
topic as you complete it - Get ready for the exam with tips on
approaching the paper, and sample exam questions
Construction disputes by their very nature are often complex,
sometimes multi-party disputes, many of which are not suited to
either adjudication or traditional form of litigation (which are
often slow, expensive and divisive). The sheer complexity of
construction creates a compelling case for the introduction of
alternative approaches within this adversarial industry. This book
traces the history, development, current status and future
direction of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in the UK
construction industry. It draws on the largest collection of Royal
Institution of Chartered Surveyors-funded surveys on Scottish and
English disputants' perceptions and attitudes to ADR. It includes
an examination of the key legislative and regulatory principles
relating to ADR in the Construction sphere. The study also
evaluates the role and functions of the Technology and Construction
Court (TCC) in England and, with reference to case law, identifies
its facilitative approach to ADR. The coherence of the TCC's
approach to issues such as refusal to resort to ADR is also
examined. It will be a valuable reference work for scholars and
practitioners in construction and the built environment, in the UK
and internationally.
This book aims to consolidate, structure and articulate collective
knowledge on construction project delivery, procurement and
contracting, so that it can serve as a gateway to the contiguous
topics of construction project delivery. In addition to supporting
the education of student researchers, as well as broadening and
deepening the knowledge of practitioners, the book is also intended
to serve as a foundation for future education and as a reference
book. Academicians can use it to benchmark and support their
research and also as a textbook for an undergraduate or graduate
course on the topics of project delivery, procurement and
contracting.
Research and Application of Hot In-Place Recycling Technology for
Asphalt Pavement is the first comprehensive book on the topic that
presents over two decades of theoretical and practical experience
gained in China. The book gives comprehensive coverage of HIPR,
including pavement evaluation, distress analysis, mix design,
processes and equipment selection, implementation and acceptance
criteria. In eight chapters, this book covers HIPR from theoretical
and practical viewpoints, and provides detailed case-studies based
on real-world experience. This book includes everything engineers
need to apply HIPR to improve sustainability and reduce disruption
during the maintenance and repair of asphalt.
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This new Approved Document gives guidance on how to comply with
Part Q1 of the Building Regulations, which states that a building
must be designed and constructed in such a way that it adequately
resists unauthorised access from outside the building and
unauthorised access from within the building to flats within the
building. This is an essential reference for anyone undertaking
building work. This new Approved Document will take effect on 1
October 2015 for use in England. It does not apply to work started
before 1 October 2015, or work subject to a building notice, full
plans application or initial notice submitted before that date
provided that the work is started on site before 1 October 2016.
Temporary structures are a vital but often overlooked component in
the success of any construction project. With the assistance of
modern technology, design and operation procedures in this area
have undergone significant enhancements in recent years. Design
Solutions and Innovations in Temporary Structures is a
comprehensive source of academic research on the latest methods,
practices, and analyses for effective and safe temporary
structures. Including perspectives on numerous relevant topics,
such as safety considerations, quality management, and structural
analysis, this book is ideally designed for engineers,
professionals, academics, researchers, and practitioners actively
involved in the construction industry.
Equip yourself with the tools for success in Electrical
Installations with this comprehensive and updated edition of our
bestselling textbook, published in association with City &
Guilds and IET. - Study with confidence using the most up-to-date
information available for the new industry standards, including the
2022 amendments to BS7671: 2018, The IET Wiring Regulations 18th
edition - Enhance your understanding of concepts in electrical
installation with 100s of clear and accurate technical drawings and
step-by-step photo sequences - Get ready for the workplace with
industry tips - Prepare for your trade tests or end-of-year exams
with end-of-chapter practice questions - Engage with author Peter
Tanner's accessible text, drawing on his extensive industry
experience - Target your learning with detailed qualification
mapping grids for the latest City & Guilds Level 2
qualifications - including the 2365, 8202, 5357 and 5393
specifications, as well as the 352 and 353 T Level occupational
specialisms
Equip yourself with the tools for success in Electrical
Installations with this comprehensive and updated edition of our
bestselling textbook, published in association with City &
Guilds and IET. - Study with confidence using the most up-to-date
information available for the new industry standards, including the
2022 amendments to BS7671: 2018, The IET Wiring Regulations 18th
edition - Enhance your understanding of concepts in electrical
installation with 100s of clear and accurate technical drawings and
step-by-step photo sequences - Practise maths and English in
context, with embedded 'Improve your maths' and 'Improve your
English' activities - Get ready for the workplace with industry
tips - Prepare for your trade tests or end-of-year exams with
end-of-chapter practice questions - Engage with author Peter
Tanner's accessible text, drawing on his extensive industry
experience - Target your learning with detailed qualification
mapping grids for the latest City & Guilds Level 3
qualifications - including the 2365, 8202, 5357 and 5393
specifications, as well as the 352 and 353 T Level occupational
specialisms
Securing the Outdoor Construction Site: Strategy, Prevention, and
Mitigation offers a holistic view of security planning for
vulnerable capital projects, providing the strategic and tactical
plans needed to protect large areas with a minimum investment in
personnel and equipment. This book is a one-stop reference that
provides effective security strategies, methods, and tactics to
mitigate the theft of equipment and how to avoid these incidents
altogether. In addition, the book outlines the true costs of
construction site theft to organizations in terms of lost time,
equipment, and brand reputation, along with increased insurance
premiums and danger to personnel. It lists the types of theft that
regularly occur at sites, explores their underlying causes, and
documents their worldwide financial significance. Finally, readers
will learn how to conduct a construction site survey with loss
prevention in mind, and how to budget for the unexpected.
Performance and Improvement of Green Construction Projects:
Management Strategies and Innovations expertly explains the
specific characteristics and management approaches of green
construction projects using in-depth examples that compare
presented tactics to conventional construction projects. The book
provides a holistic view on management strategies and innovations,
focusing on the assessment and improvement of green construction
projects and how to manage performance with respect to cost,
scheduling, quality, safety, risk, productivity and leadership
development.
This book presents the fundamentals of project management as
applied in the built environment and more specifically for the
construction industry. It presents the project management body of
knowledge (PMBOK) using practical examples to show how various
project management principles and concepts can be applied in
practice. Providing study notes for students and aspiring project
management professionals in the construction industry, each of the
13 chapters includes a set of comprehensive revision questions that
allow readers to reflect on what they have learned. The book offers
an introduction to what project management is all about as well as
the project life cycles, stakeholders and organizations involved.
It explains the project management processes and how these
processes are applied in integration, scope, time, cost, quality,
human resource, communications, risk and procurement management. It
concludes with ethics and professional conduct in the project
management profession.
1. Der UEbergang zur Informationsgesellschaft als
sozio-oekonomischer Prozess.- 1.1 Das Ende der
Industriegesellschaft.- 1.2 Die Informationsgesellschaft und der
Wandel der Arbeit.- 1.3 Der charakteristische Arbeitsplatz der
Informationsgesellschaft.- 1.4 Resumee.- 2. Raumliche Strukturen in
der Informationsgesellschaft.- 2.1 Anthropologische Voraussetzungen
und Bedurfnisse.- 2.2 Global Cities/Global Village?.- 2.3 Das
"ortlose Buro", die vergessene Kommunikation versus "Mediatektur".-
2.4 Resumee.- 3. Der Industriebau - ein Gebaudetyp im Wandel.- 3.1
Begriff, Arten und Funktion der Gebaudetypologie.- 3.2 Die
funktionale oder Zwecktypologie.- 3.3 Corporate Process
Architecture - von der Fabrik zum Unternehmensgebaude.- 3.4
Industriebau und Konversion.- 3.5 Resumee.- 4. Der
Perspektivenwechsel bei der Betrachtung von Gebauden in der
Informationsgesellschaft.- 4.1 Die wirtschaftliche Aufwertung der
Gebaude.- 4.2 Corporate Real Estate Management und Facility
Management - rein quantitative Instrumente?.- 4.3 Resumee.- 5.
Informationstechnologie in der Planung und Bewirtschaftung von
Gebauden.- 5.1 Planung unter den Bedingungen der Ungewissheit - die
Beschleunigung der Prozesse.- 5.2 "Digitales" Bauen.- 5.3
Informationstechnologie und OEkologie.- 5.4 Resumee.- 6. Von der
isolierten zur holistischen Gebaudekonzeption.- 6.1 Die Synthese
von Informationstechnologie und Humanitat in Gebauden.- 6.2
Integrales Infrastrukturmanagement.- 6.3 Kompetenz im Wandel: das
kunftige Profil des Planers und Architekten.- 6.4 Resumee.- 7.
Ergebnis: Zur Programmatik der Corporate Process Architecture.
This monograph aims to analyze the economic and business history of
colonial India from a corporate perspective by clarifying the
historical role of institutional developments based on archival
evidence of a representative enterprise. The perspective is
distinctively unique in that it highlights the salience of
corporate-level institutional responses to explain the causes of
colonial India's industrial growth, in addition to two renowned
perspectives focusing on government economic policy or factor
endowment. One of the driving forces of India's high growth rate
since the 1980s is the expansion of modern business corporations
whose origins date back to the colonial era in the mid-nineteenth
century. This monograph explores the historical foundation of the
growth of such corporations in colonial India, guided by a
substantial collection of documents of Tata Iron and Steel Company,
whose rich records have not received the due attention they have
long deserved. As clarified by numerous economic and business
historians of leading industrialized countries since the works of
Douglass North and Alfred Chandler, this study as well proposes
that the development of modern business corporations in colonial
India was broadly supported by the reciprocal evolution of economic
institutions and corporate organizations. Adding a new perspective
to the business and economic history of colonial India, the
analysis also provides an important case study of the development
of corporate business in the non-Western world to the study of
global business history.
How does a market globalize? How do antitrust and trade policies
speed up or slow down the process? How do firms take part in it?
The book offers a comprehensive appraisal of the phenomenon from a
thorough study of the cement industry. Considered as a model of
spatial competition in economic textbooks and inherently local, the
industry globalized in the 1980s. Hence, the originality of the
book to deal with an extreme case that highlights the fundamental
characteristics of globalization.
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