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BEYOND THE TOOLS
Management in the construction industry can go by many different names. At some point in your construction career you might want to go for the promotion. This book, rooted in real life experiences outlines the skills specific to the construction industry and how to succeed at managing projects.
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ELECTRICIAN?
Many of us toy with the idea of entering the trades. Becoming an electrician is a viable option for many. This book gives you the opportunity to learn all about the industry, whether you're already in it or not!
Author - Gary Alder CEng FIET CMgr FCMI
After entering the construction industry via an apprenticeship in 2006, he has led several businesses within the industrial sector – including managing national infrastructure projects throughout the UK – and has founded a specialist consultancy. Culminating in become a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the IET in 2020.
After becoming a Chartered Manager and Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Fellow in 2021, Gary became an author in 2023 with the award-winning So You Want to Be an Electrician? and, in 2025, was elected to the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) council to help shape the future of engineering in the UK.