Handbook for Building Construction: Administration, Materials, Design, and Safety

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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 through compliance, safety, and quality assurance. Written by a pair of highly respected experts in the industry, Handbook for Building Construction: Administration, Materials, Design, 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