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Construction Economics provides students with the principles
underlying the relationship between economic theory and the
construction industry. Its new approach specifically examines the
problems of securing sustainable construction and this fifth
edition broadens the message to address the immediacy of the
problems relating to the carbon-based world that we have
constructed. Embracing the whole process of the construction life
cycle, the new edition discusses the economic impact of the Covid
pandemic on the industry and the broader implications of the
promise to build back better. It also includes new coverage of the
opportunities offered by technology, the establishment of higher
standards to achieve greater energy efficiency and wellbeing, the
adoption of the principles of a circular economy, the retrofit of
existing buildings and the recycling of materials. New sections
also highlight the methodology of the subject to identify the
boundaries of construction economics and clarify what to expect and
what can be achieved. As with previous editions, it retains a tried
and tested format including: a clear and user-friendly style use of
colour for emphasis regular summaries of key points a glossary of
key terms extensive use of tables, figures and data readings from
Construction Management and Economics tutorial questions to review
each section research guidance reviews of useful websites. This
invaluable textbook is essential reading across a wide range of
disciplines. It provides the economic context to the relevance of
sustainability and debates about climate change, highlighting the
vital contributions that surveyors, contractors, project managers,
engineers, architects and developers can offer to take it forward.
Construction Economics provides students with the principles
underlying the relationship between economic theory and the
construction industry. Its new approach specifically examines the
problems of securing sustainable construction and this fifth
edition broadens the message to address the immediacy of the
problems relating to the carbon-based world that we have
constructed. Embracing the whole process of the construction life
cycle, the new edition discusses the economic impact of the Covid
pandemic on the industry and the broader implications of the
promise to build back better. It also includes new coverage of the
opportunities offered by technology, the establishment of higher
standards to achieve greater energy efficiency and wellbeing, the
adoption of the principles of a circular economy, the retrofit of
existing buildings and the recycling of materials. New sections
also highlight the methodology of the subject to identify the
boundaries of construction economics and clarify what to expect and
what can be achieved. As with previous editions, it retains a tried
and tested format including: a clear and user-friendly style use of
colour for emphasis regular summaries of key points a glossary of
key terms extensive use of tables, figures and data readings from
Construction Management and Economics tutorial questions to review
each section research guidance reviews of useful websites. This
invaluable textbook is essential reading across a wide range of
disciplines. It provides the economic context to the relevance of
sustainability and debates about climate change, highlighting the
vital contributions that surveyors, contractors, project managers,
engineers, architects and developers can offer to take it forward.
Economics and Property provides a clear and easy-to-read
introduction to any property economics module in a degree leading
to a profession in real estate, surveying, construction and related
courses in the built environment. It focuses on the core principles
to provide the economic background necessary to gain a thorough
understanding of commercial and residential sectors and the related
markets for development, construction and occupation of property.
The fourth edition has been comprehensively updated to cover the
concepts and methodological approach that property economists
require to succeed in the twenty-first century. The text is
characterised by an emphasis on understanding commercial and
residential property markets, addressing current issues such as
housing crises, modern methods of construction and the performance
of green buildings. The text focuses on introducing: * core
economic principles * the role and nature of government
intervention * an understanding of the economic indicators used to
assess property markets * ways to achieve the development of
sustainable property. Key features include: * a clear, direct and
user-friendly style * clear aims and objectives for each chapter *
summaries at the end of each section * margin notes highlighting
definitions, useful websites and background information * a
glossary of terms commonly used in property economics * extensive
use of full colour tables and figures * a set of case studies and
tutorial readings focusing on the housing market * references to
further reading.
Economics and Property provides a clear and easy-to-read
introduction to any property economics module in a degree leading
to a profession in real estate, surveying, construction and related
courses in the built environment. It focuses on the core principles
to provide the economic background necessary to gain a thorough
understanding of commercial and residential sectors and the related
markets for development, construction and occupation of property.
The fourth edition has been comprehensively updated to cover the
concepts and methodological approach that property economists
require to succeed in the twenty-first century. The text is
characterised by an emphasis on understanding commercial and
residential property markets, addressing current issues such as
housing crises, modern methods of construction and the performance
of green buildings. The text focuses on introducing: * core
economic principles * the role and nature of government
intervention * an understanding of the economic indicators used to
assess property markets * ways to achieve the development of
sustainable property. Key features include: * a clear, direct and
user-friendly style * clear aims and objectives for each chapter *
summaries at the end of each section * margin notes highlighting
definitions, useful websites and background information * a
glossary of terms commonly used in property economics * extensive
use of full colour tables and figures * a set of case studies and
tutorial readings focusing on the housing market * references to
further reading.
New Economic Thinking and Real Estate offers a modern and
distinctive approach to forecasting and understanding property
markets. With this book, students will develop an intuitive ability
to interpret economic indicators and acquire the confidence to
assess property markets. The book is divided into three parts: Part
A: Resource choices - deals with microeconomics; Part B: Financial
Systems - seeks to make sense of the macroeconomic scene and Part
C: Measuring and Forecasting.
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