The Contractors (Electronic book text, 1st edition)

Building on the success of The Civil Engineers, The Contractors charts the development of contracting from the early days of direct labour, through the canal building of the18th century when contractors began to emerge as a major force in construction, railway development, motorway construction, privatisation and two world wars, to the international companies of today. A comprehensive study of the men and machines that have had an impact around the world on major civil engineering and construction projects and made the industry we see today. With direct involvement and contributions from the construction industry and lavishly illustrated with full colour illustration, the book includes biographies of some of the key figures in the industry, with many of these names still seen in the names of companies trading today, such as Sir Robert McAlpine, Sir Edmund Nuttall, George Balfour, Sir John Laing, Sir Richard Costain, Olaf Kier and Ray O'Rourke.

General

Imprint:	Thomas Telford Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2013
First published:	December 2013
Authors:	Hugh Ferguson • Mike Chrimes
Dimensions:	219 x 276 x 32mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Electronic book text
Pages:	300
Edition:	1st edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-7277-5830-9
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Technology: general issues > History of engineering & technology Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > General
LSN:	0-7277-5830-6
Barcode:	9780727758309

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