Management of off-highway plant and equipment / David J. Edwards, Frank C. Harris and Ronald McCaffer

Includes bibliographical references and index

Provides a working knowledge of plant management for engineers, managers and students, and explains concisely and clearly the factors to be considered during investment in, and management of, construction equipment. It compares the cost of leasing with those of purchase, discusses ways of achieving optimum economic usage of plant, and covers issues of health and safety, licensing and the logistics of maintenance. This title is a useful course text for students studying plant and construction management and civil engineering. It should also be useful reading for engineers and construction managers as a reference companion to good plant management