The Construction Superintendents Handbook by Sidney Levy (English) Paperback Boo

Description: The Construction Superintendents Handbook by Sidney Levy A construction professional with more than 30 years experience in the industry offers a practical manual designed for the construction superintendent that helps to simplify todays complex projects while offering highly accessible and easily referenced technical data on most common construction components. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A construction professional with more than 30 years experience in the industry offers a practical manual designed for the construction superintendent that helps to simplify todays complex projects while offering highly accessible and easily referenced technical data on most common construction components. This handbook begins by analyzing the key factors that must be considered before the actual start of construction. Complete discussions of construction contracts and documents and basic construction law are designed to prevent costly legal problems among the superintendent, architect, engineer, client and subcontractor. Coverage also includes scrutiny of the plans and specifications, and insights into the responsibilities of all participants in the construction process. Superintendents obtain clear guidance on how to formulate job policies and procedures, and how to ensure that the soomth day-to-day running of the project with the aid of a 30-day look-ahead schedule. Helpful advice and warnings on pitfalls to avoid are liberally sprinkled throughout the handbook. Author Biography Sidney M. Levy is an independent construction industry consultant with more than 40 years of experience in the profession. He is the author of numerous books on construction methods and operations, including "Construction Databook" 2nd Edition, "Design-Build Project Delivery", and "Construction Superintendents Operations Manual". Mr. Levy was awarded the British Chartered Institute of Building Silver Medal for "Project Management in Construction", Third Edition, in the category of Managing Construction. Table of Contents I The Job Begins Before the Job Begins.- 1 Mobilization.- 2 The Construction Contract and the Construction Documents.- 3 Subcontract Agreements, Purchase Orders and Project Manning.- 4 Job Procedures and Policies.- II The Construction Process.- 5 Establishing the Daily Routine.- 6 Safety on the Job Site.- 7 Managing Effectively.- 8 Basic Construction Law.- 9 Rehab and Remodeling Projects—What Makes them Unique.- 10 The Punch List and Other Close-out Requirements.- III Basic Construction Technology.- 11 Excavation and Site Work.- 12 Dealing with Difficult Site and Foundation Problems.- 13 Concrete.- 14 Masonry and Stone Construction.- 15 Steel and Steel Structures.- 16 Wood—Lumber, Plywood and Millwork.- 17 Roofing—Thermal and Moisture Protection.- 18 Doors, Door Frames and Finish Hardware.- 19 Curtain Walls—Glass and Glazing.- 20 Interior Partitions, Ceilings, Wall and Floor Finishes.- 21 Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators.- 22 Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning (HVAC).- 23 Plumbing.- 24 Fire Protection—Sprinkler and Halon Systems.- 25 Electrical.- 26 Automated Building Control Systems.- Appendix A Industry Trade Group and Related Associations List. Promotional Springer Book Archives Long Description A construction professional with more than 30 years experience in the industry offers a practical manual designed for the construction superintendent that helps to simplify todays complex projects while offering highly accessible and easily referenced technical data on most common construction components. This handbook begins by analyzing the key factors that must be considered before the actual start of construction. Complete discussions of construction contracts and documents and basic construction law are designed to prevent costly legal problems among the superintendent, architect, engineer, client and subcontractor. Coverage also includes scrutiny of the plans and specifications, and insights into the responsibilities of all participants in the construction process. Superintendents obtain clear guidance on how to formulate job policies and procedures, and how to ensure that the soomth day-to-day running of the project with the aid of a 30-day look-ahead schedule. Helpful advice and warnings on pitfalls to avoid are liberally sprinkled throughout the handbook. Details ISBN1468484966 Author Sidney Levy Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc. ISBN-10 1468484966 ISBN-13 9781468484960 Format Paperback Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Country of Publication United States Short Title CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT S Language English Media Book DEWEY 624 Birth 1923 Place of Publication New York, NY Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-11-26 Pages 352 DOI 10.1007/978-1-4684-8494-6 UK Release Date 2012-11-26 AU Release Date 2012-11-26 NZ Release Date 2012-11-26 US Release Date 2012-11-26 Illustrations 352 p. Edition Description Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992 Alternative 9780442006884 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96347755;

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