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by James Woudhuysen (Author), Ian Abley (Author) "Infants build little towers of wooden bricks ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (4 Feb 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0470852895
  • ISBN-13: 978-0470852897
  • Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 16.6 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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"…this impressive book…[is] exhaustively researched and entertainingly written." (Financial Times, 25 March 2004)

“…a welcome and necessary book…” (Architectural Review, July 04)



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"…this impressive book…[is] exhaustively researched and entertainingly written." (Financial Times, 25 March 2004)

“…an interesting book which ranges across and touches on many key issues…extremely thought–provoking and should be essential reading for all members of the industry…” (Building Engineer, July 04)

“…a welcome and necessary book…” (Architectural Review, July 04)

 

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book., 1 Nov 2004
By Mark Harrop (Horbury Junction, UK) - See all my reviews
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A thorough and provocative read into many aspects of the construction industry. The book is more suited to the industry professional and student and may prove daunting to the lay reader perhaps, but proves worth the effort as it opens up new avenues of enquiry.
The book packs a punch from start to finish and does so fairly objectively - from ground workers to government, projects and methods, architects and ideology, not much escapes cricism. Whilst it is easy to criticise, Abley, Woudhuysen and co. do not shy away from offering ideas of their own.
In an era where progressive ideas are frustrated 'Why is construction so backward?' makes an impressive case to question convention and take matters forwards. Recommended!
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5.0 out of 5 stars you must read this, 4 Aug 2004
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This book is an extremely good read. Its a very useful book for would be architects studying to passs their part three examination as it deals with all the attempts to modernise the construction industry in a completely refreshing way. Whilst Ian abley is a practising architect, James Woodhuysen has obviously brought his IT and product development background to bear on the question of the title - Why is construction so backward? This is not another boring book about Latham, Egan and Rogers but a critique of all the talk about management, sustainability and community that professionals love to indulge in.
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