This is the handiest construction compliance book you will ever use. The Construction Fieldbook includes all the most frequently referenced OSHA... construction regulations, so you'll be able to answer on-the-job questions quickly and easily. Plus, this 5.5" x 8.375" book is written in the most user-friendly format available. Half of the book is written in English with each paragraph numbered. Flip the book over and those same numbered paragraphs are translated into Spanish, making it easy to communicate with all the workers on your jobsite. It has never been easier to look up regulations on-site. This is a great reference tool for toolbox talks.

This pioneering textbook details how construction drawings are used to implement the construction process. It offers an overview of construction drawing... basics as well as thorough coverage of standard construction sequence, including site work,foundations, structural systems, and interior work and finishes.

A BUILDER'S GUIDE to Construction graphicsWhat do drawings mean to you as a builder?When you're in the midst of a construction project, you have to be... able to bridge the gap between the outcome described by the design professional in the construction drawings and the myriad materials and processes required to build the structure. With hundreds of illustrations and photographs from actual working drawings, Construction Graphics: A Practical Guide to Interpreting Working Drawings, Second Edition demonstrates what construction graphics mean to managers of the construction process and how you can make the best use of them.From site excavation to forming, roof, and electrical systems, Construction Graphics provides up-to-date material and helpful exercises on the critical tasks involved in constructing a project from graphic depictions of it. This updated new edition gives you an overview of graphic communication, the construction business environment, the design professional's work product, and construction drawing fundamentals, and adds valuable new commentary on important topics, including:Building Information Modeling (BIM)Project delivery systemsInterpreting working drawingsThe similarities between residential and commercial building construction drawingsExecuting a site section in preparation for an earth quantity take-offAdditional commentary on welding and welding symbologyAdhering to the Construction Specifications Institute's UniFormat classification system, Construction Graphics, Second Edition will be a valuable aid to any building professional.

This new updated third edition of Construction Jobsite Management deals with all facets of construction project management from the contractor's point... of view. It examines the duties that are handled by the project manager, construction superintendent, and construction engineer throughout the progress of a job, from the configurations of a project team through project closeout. A hallmark of this book is its dedicated focus on the activities of jobsite personnel that includes helpful techniques and procedures for effectively managing a project from start to finish. The clear, concise language in which it is written makes this book an essential introduction to the "real world" of effective management techniques.

The construction industry now has a clear, targeted resource for learning pertinent legal principles. Traditional books focus on general legal... principles or general construction practices, while this book focuses on that critical place where the law and construction practices intersect. From labor law to contracts, property law to insurance, Construction Law for Managers, Architects, and Engineers uses real-world examples and clear, straightforward business language to transform complex legal jargon into relevant, applicable legal principles and strategies. This book serves as an ideal reference for managers, architects, engineers, construction executives, as well as a useful learning tool for students seeking the knowledge to succeed in these important fields.

Rapidly changing demographics in the construction industry and an unpredictable economy are just two challenges that require you to lead at a higher... level than ever before. is book will prepare you to meet these challenges head-on. The result of exhaustive research and in-depth interviews with construction professionals across North America, Construction Leadership provides the information, tools, and confidence to deliver the leadership required for success in today's construction industry. From ensuring quality work and learning how to have a better attitude to fostering loyalty and leading across generations, Construction Leadership shows you how to be more effective and enjoy more success. With an easy-to-use format, this book provides practical information that you can put into action immediately. Each chapter stands alone to save you time and is supported by online video, increasing your return on investment. Not reading this book puts you at a competitive disadvantage-but reading it puts you well ahead of the game.

The construction professional has to be a “jack of all trades, and master of all.” This text covers a wide range of subjects, reflecting the breadth... of knowledge needed to understand the dynamics of this large and complex industry.This edition introduces extended coverage in the scheduling area to address more advanced and practice oriented procedures such as Start to Start, Finish to Finish, and similar relationship between activities in a network schedule.

With a fresh approach that addresses the unique features of construction management for the 21st century, this book provides an overview of the... construction industry and the management of construction projects. Construction Management: Emerging Trends and Technologies offers solid, foundational concepts in "traditional" areas, including construction contracts, cash flow, estimating and scheduling. Setting it apart from traditional books on the subject, it breaks away from these traditional areas to explore emerging areas of interest, such as "mega-projects," design-build construction, public private partnerships, the application of information technology to construction, configuration management, and sustainable construction. With thorough, up-to-date information and detailed explanations, this is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking a better understanding of the up-and-coming state of the construction management industry.

Construction Management Fundamentals is intended as an introduction to both technical and business sides of construction, and is intended for use in an... undergraduate Civil Engineering curriculum or for graduate courses in Construction Management. The text covers fundamentals of construction in a logical, simple, and concise format, and many examples reinforce construction and management concepts through applications, photographs, and illustrations derived from actual projects. Based upon professional practice, standard formats for analyzing common problems are presented and explained preparing students for fast-paced bid preparation. The second edition of Construction Management Fundamentals includes coverage of the Construction Specifications Institute’s new MasterFormat 2004 edition, as well as a completely rewritten safety chapter incorporating the latest OSHA required safety practices and reporting practices. The book will help prepare the student who may take one or two courses in construction or the construction management professional.

Launch your career in construction management with this one-of-a-kind bookThe construction management industry is expected to increase employment by 16... percent over the next decade. This second edition of a bestselling introduction to construction management walks you through each stage of the construction management process.Written from the constructor's perspective, this book will familiarize you with all the construction management fundamentals and how Building Information Modeling (BIM) is impacting the construction management profession.Covers interoperability of technology advances in the construction industryExplains how BIM is challenging the traditional approach to project delivery and how this affects the constructor's roleElaborates each stage of the design and construction process and the tasks associated with each of themShows step-by-step how to estimate project costs, administer contracts, manage job site and construction operations, plan and schedule a project, monitor project performance, manage project quality and safety, and assess project risksProvides review questions at the end of each chapter to help enforce understandingThe tried-and-true project management principles presented in this book will help ensure you a successful start to your career.