A thoroughly updated edition of the classic guide to project management of construction projects For more than thirty years, Construction Project Management has been considered the preeminent guide to all aspects of the construction project management process, including the Critical Path Method (CPM) of project scheduling, and much more. Now in its Sixth Edition, it continues to provide a solid…
Outlining the responsibility of the venture manager in project selection, this title contains chapters with emphasis on choosing the correct project, defining project goals, adequate front end loading (FEL). It provides case studies and examples on technical evaluation criteria, construction progress monitoring, and offshore estimating.
Bad scheduling can doom a construction project from the start Construction Project Scheduling and Control provides a comprehensive examination of the analytical methods used to devise a reasonable, efficient, and successful schedule for construction projects of all sizes.
This book covers the analysis and design of reinforced concrete elements in foundations and superstructures in a logical, step-by-step fashion. The theory of reinforced concrete and the derivation of the code formulae have been clearly explained. The text is backed up by numerous illustrations, design charts and tables referring frequently to the relevant codes of practice. A large number of wo…
Covering the entire range of pavement construction, from soil preparation to structural design, life-cycle costing, and analysis, this book integrates the concepts of mix and structural design, emphasizing pavement evaluation and rehabilitation techniques. State-of-the-art content introduces the latest concepts, including ground-penetrating radar and seismic testing, legal issues and sustainabi…
Preface Highway engineering is the term that replaced the traditional term road engineering used in the past, after the introduction of modern highways. Highway engineering is a vast subject that involves planning, design, construction, maintenance and management of roads, bridges and tunnels for the safe and effective transportation of people and goods. This book concentrates on design, constr…
The leading green building reference, updated with the latest advances in the field Sustainable Construction is the leading reference for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings.
This expansive volume presents the essential topics related to construction materials composition and their practical application in structures and civil installations. The book's diverse slate of expert authors assemble invaluable case examples and performance data on the most important groups of materials used in construction, highlighting aspects such as nomenclature, the properties, the man…