Construction Construction Trades category: 1564 books
The Carpentry Manual (Carpentry)
Includes Construction Drawings, Planning and Materials, Building Layout and Foundation, Forms for Concrete, Rough Framing, Roof Systems and Coverings, Doors and Windows, Finish Carpentry, Nonstandard Fixed Bridge, and Timber Pile Wharves
Language: English
Release Date: January 14, 2013
The Carpentry ManualThis manual is intended for use as a training guide and reference text for engineers responsible for planning and executing construction. It provides techniques and procedures for frame construction, preparation and use of bills of materials, building layout, forming for concrete...
Performance Based Building Design 1
From Below Grade Construction to Cavity Walls
Language: English
Release Date: October 7, 2012
Just like building physics, performance based building design was hardly an issue before the energy crises of the 1970s. With the need to upgrade energy efficiency, the interest in overall building performance grew. The term "performance" encompasses all building-related physical properties and qualities...
Construction Site Planning and Logistical Operations
Site-Focused Management for Builders
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2015
Organizing and administering a construction site so that the right resources get to the right place in a timely fashion demands strong leadership and a rigorous process. Good logistical operations are essential to profitability, and this book is the essential, muddy boots guide to efficient site management....
by Chris March
Language: English
Release Date: January 26, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: January 26, 2009
Drawing on a wealth of practical experience, both in the construction industry and teaching students, Chris March presents this study of construction management and the major aspects of controlling the building process.
Covering the stages from the client's initiation, to the final handover...
Construction Law
From Beginner to Practitioner
Language: English
Release Date: April 14, 2016
This innovative book provides a thorough and comprehensive guide to construction law by blending together black letter law and socio-legal approaches. This mixed methodology makes an ideal introduction to the subject for those studying to enter the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC)...
Construction Management
Document to Reduce Risk
Language: English
Release Date: June 2, 2014
A practical manual for construction management that shows how to apply the rules contained in the contract to the documentation of problems throughout the construction process. The book provides the instruction needed to prepare effective, timely correspondence regarding project issues in a proactive...
Change in the Construction Industry
An Account of the UK Construction Industry Reform Movement 1993-2003
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2006
The UK construction industry is the sixth largest industry in the UK in terms of turnover. During the last decade, it has undergone an unprecedented period of self-examination, including input from most of the leaders of the major suppliers and clients as well as from leading politicians, civil servants...
Construction Management
Principles and Practice
Language: English
Release Date: April 11, 2017
Behind the success of any construction project is the effective site management of the works by the principal contracting organisation. Construction Management provides a comprehensive introduction to the key management concepts, principles and practices that contribute to project success. Up-to-date...
by F. Lawrence Bennett
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2007
Management of Construction introduces all aspects of management practice to students and professionals based in the construction industry. It is also important for those involved in allied fields such as design, project development, and site monitoring and inspection.
The book addresses each...
Eco-efficient Construction and Building Materials
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Eco-Labelling and Case Studies
Language: English
Release Date: February 14, 2014
Eco-efficient Construction and Building Materials reviews ways of assessing the environmental impact of construction and building materials. Part one discusses the application of life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology to building materials as well as eco-labeling. Part two includes case studies showing...
by Stephen D. Lavender
Language: English
Release Date: June 3, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: June 3, 2014
Management for the Construction Industry introduces the principles of management and applies them to the construction industry. It covers the level 2 module of the CIOB's Education Framework on management and is officially sanctioned by the CIOB as the recognised text for that module. The text builds...
by P. Fenn, R. Gameson
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2003
This book brings together over 40 papers presented at the 1992 International Construction Conflict Management & Resolution Conference held in Manchester, UK. Six themes are covered, including alternative dispute resolution, conflict management, claims procedures, litigation and arbitration, international...
by Duncan Cartlidge
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2015
Construction project management requires a broad range of knowledge, from technical expertise to leadership, negotiation, team building and communication. This practical no–nonsense guide covers all of the essentials of the role, including:
Pre-construction activities
Design management...
by Duncan Cartlidge
Language: English
Release Date: March 30, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: March 30, 2007
The ability to successfully procure built assets is at the heart of the construction process and in turn at the heart of the procurement process is identifying the constantly evolving needs of the construction client.
Despite client criticism and a mountain of reports and statistics, spanning...