This title offers a critical look at the issues of sustainability and environmental impact in the field of building design and architecture. As the environmental impact of buildings becomes increasingly acknowledged, the role of architects/designers and the initial decision-making process which determines materials, systems, and construction ......
Applying the Theory of Constraints from Goldratt's the Goal in the Digital Age
Building Resilient Manufacturing Operations is a powerful guide for manufacturers battling daily chaos and systemic inefficiency. Grounded in the Theory of Constraints (ToC), this book shows leaders how to gain control of their operations, drive reliable performance, and build long-term resilience. Drawing on the author's decades of hands-on ......
Natural Resources of the Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems
Bristol Bay, Alaska, supports a wide diversity of globally significant natural resources-from the world's most valuable wild salmon fishery to one of the world's largest untapped copper deposits. With contributions from leading scientific experts, this comprehensive, one-of-a-kind book is essential to understanding what is known regarding the ......
Achieving the Next Level of Capability and Optimization
This unique text discusses why project portfolio management has been elusive to most organizations. It explains how an impactful portfolio is attainable using a back-to-basics approach that includes the use of a simplified form of earned value management called mEVM for measuring and managing a portfolio, adapting it to changing situations, and ......
Dealmaking Strategies & Techniques for Industry Professionals
Our media options have increased and evolved more in the last decade then over the last century. This evolution affects all aspects of our lives and, more specifically, has forever altered how consumers interact with the brands vying for their attention on all types of media outlets. In today's world, a brand cannot just preserve the status quo ......
While there are numerous project management books on the market and a number on business processes and initiatives, there has been a lack of comprehensive guides to successfully manage business process improvement (BPI) projects, until now. BPI projects are some of the most difficult and challenging to manage. Improving results for the business is ......
This full-color book contains the state-of-the-art knowledge and latest trends and developments in architectural acoustics research. This reference will play a fundamental role in the sustainable progress of architectural acoustics research and practical applications. World-renowned experts in the field from both the research and consulting ......
Analysis of Structures on Elastic Foundations is a practical guide for structural and geotechnical engineers as well as graduate students working in foundation engineering. Included are detailed descriptions of practical methods of analysis of various foundations including simple beams on elastic foundations as well as very complex foundations ......
It presents a workable way to add Agile practices to traditional waterfall processes. Projects in the near future will be managed with a hybrid of Agile and traditional waterfall processes. The project managers who learn how to do this first will gain a huge career advantage over those who lag behind. This engaging and highly instructive guide ......
