Handbook for Building Construction: Administration, Materials, Systems, and Safety PDF

CATS Abstract:

Plan, design, execute, and manage building construction projects.

This hands-on engineering textbook shows, step-by-step, how to work through the many stages of a building construction project—from planning and material selection to compliance, safety, and quality assurance. Written and edited by a pair of highly respected experts in the industry, Handbook for Building Construction: Administration, Materials, Systems, and Safety contains best practices, real-world examples, and practical applications. You will discover how to develop design specifications, understand complex codes and regulations, and apply the best methods for building construction jobs of all sizes.

Coverage includes:

• The construction industry

• The project team

• Contract administration

• Construction accounting

• Project estimating

• Scheduling projects

• Risk management

• Building materials and construction methods

• Foundations

• Electrical construction

• Mechanical piping systems

• HVAC

• Energy-efficient building systems

• Software support

• Productivity and quality management

• Equipment for building construction

• Safety

Author: Clifford J. Schexnayder, P.E., Ph.D.Christine M. Fiori, Ph.D