General Introduction

Abstract

This chapter brings to notice the general idea behind the need to consider value as a pertinent point since construction is swiftly moving towards sustainability. The introductory chapter introduces the general information about the subtopics across the parts of the book and mentions other techniques implemented in the construction industry. The value system for construction characterizes construction features into sections. The barriers often experienced in implementing value management highlight some of the difficulties encountered in applying value management or any new technique in the construction industry. The summary aspect ends the whole concept of the work discussed in this chapter.

Citation

Oke, A.E., Stephen, S.S. and Aigbavboa, C.O. (2022), "General Introduction", Value Management Implementation in Construction, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 3-28. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80262-407-620221001