Book Description
KET BENEFIT: This book takes an introductory look at major construction management topics alongside modern heavy construction and building construction, in order to provide readers with the knowledge base necessary to succeed in this highly competitive industry. The Sixth Edition includes new and expanded topics including use of the Internet in construction, pull scrapers, rental equipment, fire-retardant-treated wood and wood preservation, Superpave asphalt pavement, rapid repair of concrete pavements, hot and cold weather masonry construction, the cryogenic treatment of high-wear equipment components and more. For construction superintendents, project engineers, project managers, or anyone involved in the construction industry who wants an up-to-date-reference book.
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Book Info
Integrates major construction management topics with coverage of the methods of heavy/highway and building construction. Incorporates both U.S. customary and metric units throughout the text. Presents formwork design equations and procedures in both units. Covers construction equipment maintenance practices. Previous edition: c1997. DLC: Building.
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