Historically known for its significant environmental footprint, the construction industry faces increasing pressure to evolve in a landscape where environmental concerns, resource efficiency, and adaptability are paramount.
Stealth Construction explores a strategic amalgamation of diverse construction practices and technologies into resilient construction with the aim of improving construction environmental protection, safety, speed (project delivery), economy, and aesthetics.
A pivotal publication at the nexus of construction innovation, the book empowers its readers to adapt to the changing landscape and contribute to shaping a more resilient and sustainable built environment.
Stealth Construction explores a strategic amalgamation of diverse construction practices and technologies into resilient construction with the aim of improving construction environmental protection, safety, speed (project delivery), economy, and aesthetics.
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1. General Introduction to Stealth Construction
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1. Stealth (Pre-Construction): Health and Safety, Tendering, and Procurement
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2. Health and Safety in Stealth Construction
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3. Tendering in Stealth Construction
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4. Procurement in Stealth Construction
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2. Stealth (Construction): Supply Chain Management, Lean Construction, and Smart Construction
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5. Supply Chain Management for Stealth Construction
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6. Lean Practices for Stealth Construction
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7. Smart Infrastructure and Development in Stealth Construction
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3. Stealth (Post-Construction): Value Management, Partnering, and Whole Life Cycle
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8. Value Management in Stealth Construction
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9. Partnering in Stealth Construction
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10. Whole Life Cycle in Stealth Construction
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11. General Summary of Stealth Construction
Seyi S. Stephen is a postgraduate student at SARChI in Sustainable Construction Management and Leadership in the Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa.
Ayodeji E. Oke is an Associate Professor and a Research Fellow at cidb Centre of Excellence and Sustainable Human Settlement and Construction Research Centre, University of Johannesburg, South Africa.
Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa is a Professor in the Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying and Director of the DSI/NRF Research Chair in Sustainable Construction Management in the Built Environment and the cidb Centre of Excellence and Sustainable Human Settlement and Construction Research Centre, University of Johannesburg, South Africa.
Opeoluwa I. Akinradewo is a Researcher and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Quantity Surveying and Construction Management, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Pelumi E. Adetoro is a postgraduate student at the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences, Malawi.
Matthew Ikuabe is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Construction Economics and Management, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa.
