The construction logistics manager plays an increasingly central role in the construction process. In fact; their decisions can crucially affect the success or failure of a project. Recognition of the critical role they play has spurred evermore interest in this budding field amongst both researchers and practitioners. An accessible text on construction logistics; Supply Chain Management and Logistics in Construction provides essential guidance and expert advice for construction managers; as well as researchers and students in the field. This important new title looks at arrangements with suppliers; the use of returnable packaging and off-site manufacture and assembly; IT systems used to manage the supply chain and logistics operations; such as delivery management systems; warehouse management systems and material planning and forecasting systems. It also considers aspects of the contractual relationships between client; developer; main contractor and lower-tier contractors; all of which have an impact on how the supply chain is managed.In addition to providing a range of fresh ground-breaking case studies; the book features contributions from leading experts in the field who have been involved in projects with companies such as TFL; BAA; The Red Cross; as well as big construction programmes such as the Olympics and Cross Rail.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Attention All ActorsBy A CustomerAt last. A book that actually treats film acting seriously; not just as a poor relation to acting in the theatre. Most Acting Schools devote little or no time to this branch of the acting profession. So where is a rising new professional to learn their craft? Or a wannabe? Or even a seasoned old hand?In Acting for Film; thats where.Mel Churcher brings a wealth of experience on major movie sets to bear on the problem and comes up with a book that is both a practical guide and a good read. She has worked with some of the top directors; many big stars and a host of actors; coaching them in voice and accents as well as acting. In this book she shares the secrets shes discovered in the process. Here youll learn how to trust the camera and how to make the camera love you.Acting For Film has highly practical exercises to hone film acting technique. There are pointers; hints; anecdotes and stories. But theres much; much more besides. Tips on casting and auditions to help land the part. Advice about working on camera to make sure what the actor puts in comes out on the screen. Ideas from other top members of the film crew on how to get the most from a performance. A guide through the jungle of weird language; strange equipment and stranger people that make up a film set.If youre an actor; a director; a film professional or just someone with an interest in the craft of film acting I do urge you to try this book. The truth 24 times a second is Mels subtitle and this book really does explain how the best film actors use the concentration and energy needed to achieve that.3 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Attention actors and directorsBy Klingsor TristanAt last. A book that actually treats film acting seriously; not just as a poor relation to acting in the theatre. Most Acting Schools devote little or no time to this branch of the acting profession. So where is a rising new professional to learn their craft? Or a wannabe? Or even a seasoned old hand?In Acting for Film; thats where.Mel Churcher brings a wealth of experience on major movie sets to bear on the problem and comes up with a book that is both a practical guide and a good read. She has worked with some of the top directors; many big stars and a host of actors; coaching them in voice and accents as well as acting. In this book she shares the secrets shes discovered in the process. Here youll learn how to trust the camera and how to make the camera love you.Acting For Film has highly practical exercises to hone film acting technique. There are pointers; hints; anecdotes and stories. But theres much; much more besides. Tips on casting and auditions to help land the part. Advice about working on camera to make sure what the actor puts in comes out on the screen. Ideas from other top members of the film crew on how to get the most from a performance. A guide through the jungle of weird language; strange equipment and stranger people that make up a film set.If youre an actor; a director; a film professional or just someone with an interest in the craft of film acting I do urge you to try this book. The truth 24 times a second is Mels subtitle and this book really does explain how the best film actors use the concentration and energy needed to achieve that.
