Strives to present in a logical manner the theoretical background needed for developing and explaining design requirements. Beginning with coverage of background material, including references to pertinent research, the development of specific formulas used in the AISC Specifications is followed by a generous number of design examples explaining in detail the process of selecting minimum weight…
More than ever before, a greater need exists for managers to do a better job in planning their construction projects to insure greater success and better profits for all parties involved. This edition of Construction Scheduling: Principles and Practices features comprehensive coverage of scheduling fundamentals in addition to practical applications for the four most popular project management s…
Get a thorough overview of sustainable methods for site, residential and commercial building construction with this comprehensive text, which covers both traditional and contemporary materials, current industry standards and new and emerging technologies. The only text organized according to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormat (R) standards, construction materials, meth…
Fully updated coverage of construction planning techniques and equipment technology. Construction Planning, Equipment, and Methods, Ninth Edition, follows in the footsteps of previous editions by laying out the fundamentals of machine utilization and production estimating in a logical, simple, and concise format. The book discusses the latest technologies and capabilities and offers real-world …
This comprehensive resource offers thorough instruction on the principles of construction estimating and helps readers develop the skills they need to become professional estimators. FUNDAMENTALS OF CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING, Fourth Edition, presents estimating procedures in a straightforward and engaging way, clearly explaining key processes of estimating and costing construction work such as qu…
The book addresses each stage of the construction project from conception to completion, giving a perspective on the whole life cycle - an angle that is often missing from textbooks. The author also balances engineering concerns with the human resource and personal aspects of construction management that are so important to the successful outcome of a project.
Covers the fundamentals of structural steel design with an emphasis on the design of members and their connections, rather than the integrated design of buildings. This book encourages the application of fundamental principles for design procedures as well as for practical design, and provides a theoretical approach to enhance student development
This book is designed to give an existing state of knowledge in the field of hydrology, irrigation engineering, and hydraulic structures in a brief manner so that students can use it for their own reference from time to time. Compared to other voluminous books available on the subject, the author has tried to cover the important subject matter in an abridged manner in approximately 320 pages. B…
Building Peace is John Paul Lederach's definitive statement on peacebuilding. Lederach explains why we need to move beyond "traditional" diplomacy, which often emphasizes top-level leaders and short-term objectives, toward a holistic approach that stresses the multiplicity of peacemakers, long-term perspectives, and the need to create an infrastructure that empowers resources within a society a…
4 The Schedule; Basic Scheduling Concepts; Types of Schedules; The Checklist; The Schedule Board; The Bar Chart; The Look Ahead; The Linear Schedule; Advanced Scheduling Methods; Program Evaluation and Review Technique; Critical Path Method (CPM); The CPM Schedule as a Management Tool; Tasks; The Work Breakdown Structure; Task Types; Task Descriptions; Task Durations; Interdependencies; Complex…