Global Construction and the Environment
Strategies and Opportunities

Fred Moavenzadeh (Author)

9780471012894, Wiley

Hardback, published 23 May 1994

328 pages
24.3 x 16.4 x 2.5 cm, 0.68 kg

How to profit from construction's new international businessopportunity--the environment Today, no construction industrymanager or decision-maker can ignore the environmental movement andthe big international business opportunities it's creating. Tohelp, this comprehensive resource covers the major trends and keylegislation that increasingly affect every aspect of constructionactivity, offering perspective, insight, and concreteguidance--including.
* Complete discussions of the most important environmentalconstruction issues and the policies and regulations you need toknow to service current clients and better identify new businessopportunities
* Full descriptions of new environmental techniques andtechnologies, such as on- and off-site decontamination, specializedtoxic substance treatments, and groundwater contaminationcountermeasures
* Insightful analyses of the markets that offer the bestopportunities for the U.S. construction industry, includingopenings in environmental clean-up projects for traditionalconstruction services--site planning, project management, earthmoving, and transportation of materials
* Marketplace breakdowns with abundant data and analyses for trendsand opportunities in the U.S., the EEC, Pacific Rim, and formerSoviet bloc
The environment has become a powerful market force in construction.Global Construction and the Environment shows you how to turn thisforce into a source of competitive advantage for your firm.

Environment and the Construction Industry.

Industrial Perspectives and Initiatives.

Environmental Policy and Regulations.

Technological Challenges and Opportunities.

Environmental Markets.

Shifting Attitudes Create Opportunities for Construction.

Corporate Strategies and Future Trends.

Appendices.

References.

Subject Areas: Civil engineering, surveying & building [TN]