Quality improvement techniques in construction Steven McCabe

By:

McCabe, S. L

Contributor(s):

Chartered Institute of Building

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Harlow Longman 1998Description: x, 230p ill 24cm pbkISBN:

0582307767

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

658.924 MCC

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Standard Loan	Moylish Library Main Collection	658.924 MCC (Browse shelf(Opens below))	2	Available		39002000180498

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Quality management has received much attention in recent years, not least in the construction industry. This book provides a description of the techniques of quality management and how they are implemented, regardless of the context. The author applies the techniques to the construction industry and brings in some practical experience from contractors in the construction industry.

Co-published with the Chartered Institute of Building

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

Preface
Acknowledgement
1 Overview Of The Book
2 What Is Meant By Quality Management?
3 The Historical Development Of Quality Management
4 The Gurus Of Quality Management
5 The Use Of Quality Management
6 How To Use QA, The Importance Of Quality Managers
7 The Transition From QA To TQM: Achieving A Change In Culture
8 The Importance Of People In Improvement Initiatives
9 The Issue Of Leadership In Total Quality Management
10 Using Quality Improvement Techniques
11 An Overview Of Other Methods Of Achieving Improvement
12 Looking To The Future: Is There Life After TQM?
13 Practical Applications Of Quality Management Using QA In The Construction Industry
14 The Journey To TQM: Contractors' Experiences
References
Index

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Steven McCabe was Senior Lecturer in Construction Management and Postgraduate Co-ordinator, School of Property and Construction, University of Central England (now Birmingham City University).