Construction field guide
By: Paul I. Thomas, Andrew Atkinson, William D. Mahoney
Contributors: Atkinson, Andrew; Mahoney, William D.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: BNi Building News
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Anaheim, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 504
ISBN-13: 9781628702729; 9781557016461; 9781557016454
Subjects: Contractors' operations; Handbooks, manuals; Construction industry; Management; Construction contracts; Building materials; Entrepreneurs; Guides, manuels; Travaux; Construction; Industrie; Gestion; Matériaux
Description: 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 inspections, labor relations and safety programs, financing and insurance, planning and scheduling, quality control and project management and much, much more. Although Construction Field Guide was originally developed for the general contractor, this new Third Edition has been supplemented to be an invaluable reference for the subcontractor, owner, architect, inspector, property manager, construction attorney and anyone else in the industry. Whether you are dealing with dispute resolution or cost estimating, this book tells you what you need to know, what to do, and how to get it done. Moreover, the Construction Field Guide includes an incredibly detailed description of all construction materials and methods, from site exploration and soil testing, to concrete construction, rough carpentry, lathing and plastering, roofing, painting, glass and glazing, wiring, plumbing, insulation and more. For each topic you'll find a clear description of the materials used, preparation methods, capacities, measurements, and even estimating techniques and considerations. --
Notes: "Architects, constructors, engineers."
Table of contents: title: Section 1: Legal and practical relationships: Contracts and documents; title: Drawings and specifications; title: Construction financing; title: Insurance and bonds; title: Labour relations and legislation; title: Dispute resolution options; title: Safety and health programs.; title: Section 2: Quality management systems and project management: Planning and scheduling; title: Introduction to quality management systems; title: The quality management system; title: Construction project management; title: Progress estimates : construction cost control; title: Principles of estimating construction costs.; title: Section 3: Construction materials and methods: Material control; title: Construction site exploration and work; title: Concrete construction; title: Unit masonry; title: Rough carpentry; title: Finish carpentry; title: Interior wallboards and tile; title: Lathing and plastering; title: Exterior wall finishes; title: Roofing; title: Structural steel and sheet metal; title: Interior and exterior painting; title: Interior wallcoverings; title: Glass and glazing; title: Electrical wiring; title: Plumbing; title: Floor coverings; title: Thermal insulation and vapor barriers; title: Heating and air conditioning; title: Mathematics for calculating material and labor costs.; title: Section 4: Final inspection and acceptance.