Publisher's Synopsis
About Book & Author: ----------------------- As the title Journey of Excellence proclaims, the author, with in-depth analysis and penetrating insight, takes the reader by the hand on a step-by-step journey into the complex and sometimes perilous pathways of management of the construction industry highlighting the concepts of total quality management and identifying the ways to implement those concepts into practical applications. In dealing with the complex challenges facing the construction industry in this fast-growing technological and "Green Building" age, the author has finally documented a holistic presentation of the management specifically the project management based on first principles and a system of execution called Total Quality Management intended to address all the operational questions that the managers have to deal with in the execution of their duties. In a grand tapestry of principles, policies and procedures, this work represents a complete philosophy of approach to a fully comprehensive quality management system that addresses every aspect of management from the top at executive and leadership levels clown to every worker dealing at the operational level. No stone is left unturned when it comes to uncovering areas of concern within an organization and improving systems of management over people and processes that will single out the company and its corporate environment for its unique and exemplary style of management. Finally, the author factors into the discussion serious, cutting-edge questions that have arisen within the construction industry in today's era of fast-developing technologies regarding such issues as product sustainability, protection of the environment, considerations of ecological and climate responsive design, and the prudent use of natural resources. Because of its enlightened climate responsive design, and the prudent use of natural resources. Because of its enlightened approach to modem issues and its meticulous attention to detail in addressing the major contemporary challenges of the construction industry, every contractor, builder, construction worker, engineer, manager and student of engineering should preserve a copy of this book as a vital resource tucked away on the shelf of their most treasured resources as a reference. Mian Mohammad Aslam being a civil engineer with more than 25 years of extensive work experience at all levels specialized in Project Management as major in his MBA studies has attained a respectable place in the industry. He also being a certified consultant and lead auditor of quality management and health, safety and environment management system has conducted the management audits, training at various levels in the multicultural environment of UAE from the grass roots of site supervision through engineering design and project management consultancy to the top management positions; developing, implementing, systems, including the business strategies, Business Development, Business Process Management, Integrated Management System, Project Control System, Project Management in many mega organizations.
