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Handbook for Building Construction : Administration, Materials, Design, and Safety /
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Autores principales: | , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
| Publicado: |
New York, N.Y. :
McGraw-Hill Education,
[2021].
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| Edición: | First edition. |
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- About the Authors
- List of Contributors
- Preface
- Chapter 1. The Construction Industry
- Construction
- Glossary of Project Delivery Method Terms
- A Goods-Producing Industry
- Project Scope
- Project Quality
- Organization of the Industry
- Public and Private Works
- Project Participants
- Construction Labor Force
- Safety
- Organization of the Construction Business
- Opportunities
- Delivering a Better Product
- Chapter 2. The Project Team
- Team
- Manager versus Leader
- Management
- Communication
- Team Building
- Trust
- Partnering
- Project Focus and Conclusion
- Chapter 3. Contract Administration
- Description of a Contract
- Essential Contract Documents
- Contractual Relationships
- General Contractors
- Bid and Award Process
- Standard Contract Documents
- Types of Construction Contracts
- Bonds (Guarantees)
- Contractor Insurance
- Administering a Construction Contract
- Chapter 4. Construction Accounting
- Accounting Practices
- Income Statement
- Balance Sheet
- Construction Contract Revenue Recognition
- Contract Status Report
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Chapter 5. Construction Estimates
- Introduction
- Estimate Preparation Basics
- Labor
- Labor Productivity
- Construction Equipment and Plant
- Permanent Materials and Supplies
- Subcontracted Work
- Overhead Costs
- Chapter 6. Estimating Building Projects
- Symbols
- Understanding Project Drawings
- Specifications
- Measurement
- Concrete Construction (CSI Division 3)
- Masonry Construction (CSI Division 4)
- Metals (CSI Division 5)
- Wood, Plastic, and Composites (CSI Division 6)
- Thermal and Moisture Protection (CSI Division 7)
- Openings (CSI Division 8)
- Finishes (CSI Division 9)
- Plumbing (CSI Division 22) and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (CSI Division 23)
- Chapter 7. Scheduling Projects
- Project Planning
- Historical Perspective
- The Planning Process
- Activities/Tasks
- Bar Charts
- Critical Path Method
- Precedence Logic Diagrams
- Calendar Date Schedule
- Scheduling Activities
- Pull Driven Schedules
- Computer Support
- Resource
- Chapter 8. Risk Management
- Overview
- Risk Management Scope
- Risk Management Organization
- Identification of Risks (Threats and Opportunities)
- Risk Register
- Evaluating Risk (Risk Rating)
- Cost and Schedule Evaluation
- Risk Responses
- Control and Monitor Risks
- Communication and Consultation
- Common Construction Project Risks
- Chapter 9. Building Materials
- Concrete
- Cementitious Materials
- Admixtures for Concrete
- Aggregates
- Heavyweight and Lightweight Aggregates
- Portland-Cement Concrete
- Concrete Masonry Units
- Brick Masonry
- Reinforcing Steel
- Structural Steel
- Wood
- Wood Products
- Structural Composite Lumber
- Glass
- Safety Glazing
- Asphalt and Bituminous Products
- Chapter 10. Building Construction Methods
- Mobilization
- Building Systems
- Houses
- Building Envelope
- Utilities
- Environmental Control Systems
- Interior Finish
- Commercial Building
- Tilt-Up Construction
- Multistory Buildings
- Above Ceiling Coordination
- Chapter 11. Foundations
- Structural Excavation
- Dewatering
- Support of Excavation
- Footings
- Shallow Foundations
- Deep Foundations
- Chapter 12. Electrical Construction
- Basic Electrical Theory
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Raceways
- Raceway and Conduit Supports
- Seismic Bracing
- Wire
- Cable
- Electrical Boxes
- Conduit Bodies
- Electrical Devices
- Firestopping
- Normal Power Distribution Systems
- Branch Power
- Lighting
- Emergency Power Systems
- Fire Alarm
- Structured Cabling.
- Chapter 13. Mechanical Piping Systems
- Piping Systems Used in the Built Environment
- Plumbing Systems?CSI Division 22
- Water Supply
- Fire Suppression Piping
- Fire Suppression Systems
- Chillers and Boilers
- Pumps
- Pre-Fabricated Assemblies
- Pipe Insulation
- Expansion and Contraction in Piping
- Backflow Prevention
- Plumbing Fixtures
- Piping Coordination
- Piping Commissioning
- Chapter 14. HVAC
- HVAC Systems
- Heating for Buildings
- Boilers
- Furnaces
- Fuel Fired Heaters
- Heat Exchangers for HVAC
- Central Cooling Equipment
- Condensers
- Chillers
- Energy Recovery Systems
- Cooling Towers
- Evaporative Air Coolers
- Decentralized HVAC Equipment
- Packaged Air Conditioners
- Humidity Control Equipment
- HVAC Air Distribution
- HVAC Piping and Pumps
- Refrigerant Piping
- Ductwork
- HVAC Fans
- HVAC Controls
- Solar Energy Heating Equipment
- Geothermal Systems
- HVAC Commissioning
- Chapter 15. Energy Efficient Building Systems
- Energy Efficient Buildings
- Ventilation
- Building Envelope
- Example Application
- Lighting
- Appliances and Equipment
- Controls
- Chapter 16. Software Support
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Estimating Solutions
- Planning and Scheduling
- Document Management
- Version Control
- Project Cost Management
- Earned Value Management
- The Future of Technology in Construction
- Chapter 17. Productivity
- Introduction
- Influence of the Owner of Productivity
- Factors Related to Management and Leadership
- Measured Mile Analysis
- Earned Value Analysis
- Work Sampling
- Time and Motion Studies
- Lean Construction Approaches
- Chapter 18. Quality Management
- Importance of Quality
- Quality Control
- Quality Control Plan
- Quality Assurance
- Structuring for Success
- Total Quality Management
- Delivering Quality
- Employee Empowerment and Training
- Improvement
- Quality Management Plans
- Chapter 19. Equipment for Building Construction
- Tower Cranes
- Mobile Cranes
- Loader Cranes
- Concrete Mixers
- Concrete Pumps
- Material Handlers
- Mobile Lifts
- Landscaping Equipment
- Safety
- Chapter 20. Safety
- OSHA Requirements
- Managing Safety
- Education and Training
- Develop and Update a Hazard Control Plan
- Education and Training
- Program Evaluation and Improvement
- Incident Investigations
- Subcontractor Management
- Contract Requirements ? Site Specific Safety Programs
- OSHA Fatal Four
- Index.