Construction field guide

This ready-reference field guide puts every aspect of the construction industry right at your fingertips. It is completely up to date, and its scope of coverage is truly encyclopedic. In a clear, straightforward manner, it explains what's required in contracts and documents, building codes and...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Thomas, Paul I.
Other Authors Atkinson, Andrew, Mahoney, William D.
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Anaheim, CA : BNi Building News, ©2009.
Edition3rd ed.
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781628702729
1628702729
9781557016461
1557016461
1557016453
9781557016454
Physical Description1 online resource (504 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • Section 1: Legal and practical relationships: Contracts and documents
  • Drawings and specifications
  • Construction financing
  • Insurance and bonds
  • Labour relations and legislation
  • Dispute resolution options
  • Safety and health programs.
  • Section 2: Quality management systems and project management: Planning and scheduling
  • Introduction to quality management systems
  • The quality management system
  • Construction project management
  • Progress estimates : construction cost control
  • Principles of estimating construction costs.
  • Section 3: Construction materials and methods: Material control
  • Construction site exploration and work
  • Concrete construction
  • Unit masonry
  • Rough carpentry
  • Finish carpentry
  • Interior wallboards and tile
  • Lathing and plastering
  • Exterior wall finishes
  • Roofing
  • Structural steel and sheet metal
  • Interior and exterior painting
  • Interior wallcoverings
  • Glass and glazing
  • Electrical wiring
  • Plumbing
  • Floor coverings
  • Thermal insulation and vapor barriers
  • Heating and air conditioning
  • Mathematics for calculating material and labor costs.
  • Section 4: Final inspection and acceptance.