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Construction economics : a new approach / Danny Myers.

By: Myers, Danny.
Publisher: London ; New York : Taylor & Francis, 2010Edition: 2nd ed.Description: xi, 323 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9780415462297 (pbk.); 0415462290 (pbk.); 9780415462280 (hbk.); 0715462282 (hbk.).Subject(s): Construction industry | Construction industry -- ManagementDDC classification: 338.47624
Contents:
An introduction to the basic concepts -- Economic systems for resource allocation -- The market mechanism -- The theory of demand -- The theory of supply -- Clients and contractors -- Costs of the construction firm -- Types of market structure in the construction industry -- Markets for green buildings and infrastructure -- Market failures and government remedies -- Environmental economics -- Managing the macroeconomy -- The economy & construction : measurement & manipulation -- The business case : inflation and expectations -- Sustainable construction.
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Main Collection Taylor's Library-TU

Floor 3, Shelf 6 , Side 2, TierNo 5, BayNo 1

 338.47624 MYE 2010 (Browse shelf) 1 Available SABDx,23002,03,CL 5000122079
Main Collection Taylor's Library-TU

Floor 3, Shelf 6 , Side 2, TierNo 5, BayNo 1

 338.47624 MYE (Browse shelf) 1 Available SABDx,23002,03,RM 5000046505
Main Collection Taylor's Library-TU

Floor 3, Shelf 6 , Side 2, TierNo 5, BayNo 1

 338.47624 MYE (Browse shelf) 1 Available SABDx,23002,03,RM 5000046725

Includes bibliographical references and index.

An introduction to the basic concepts -- Economic systems for resource allocation -- The market mechanism -- The theory of demand -- The theory of supply -- Clients and contractors -- Costs of the construction firm -- Types of market structure in the construction industry -- Markets for green buildings and infrastructure -- Market failures and government remedies -- Environmental economics -- Managing the macroeconomy -- The economy & construction : measurement & manipulation -- The business case : inflation and expectations -- Sustainable construction.