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Product Identifiers

PublisherMcgraw-Hill Education

ISBN-100071502416

ISBN-139780071502412

eBay Product ID (ePID)62079721

Product Key Features

Edition2

Book TitleConstruction Superintendent's Operations Manual

Number of Pages447 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2008

TopicIndustries / Construction, Manufacturing

IllustratorYes

GenreTechnology & Engineering, Business & Economics

AuthorSidney M. Levy

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight35 oz

Item Length9.6 in

Item Width7.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2007-047455

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal690.068

Table Of ContentPreface List of Form Letters Contents of the CD Chapter 1: A Construction Industry Snapshot Chapter 2: Construction Contracts and How They Are Administered Chapter 3: General Conditions of the Construction Contract Chapter 4: Organizing the Project--Before and During Construction Chapter 5: Organizing in the Field Chapter 6: Working with Subcontractors Chapter 7: Dealing With Difficult Issues at the Construction Site Chapter 8: Rehabilitation and Renovation of Older Buildings Chapter 9: Safety at the Job Site Chapter 10: Quality Control and Quality Assurance Chapter 11: The Legal World We Live In: Claims and Disputes Chapter 12: Effective Letter Writing for Project Superintendents Appendix A: Earthwork and Compaction Appendix B: Concrete Facts Appendix C: Hot-Weather and Cold-Weather Concreting, Nondestructive Methods for Testing Strength of Hardened Concrete, and Control of Cracking Appendix D: Western Wood Products Quality, Measurement Standards, and Lumber Definitions Appendix E: Useful Tables and Formulas Index

SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Complete Any Construction Job On Time, within Budget, and According to Specifications Turn to the updated Second Edition of Construction Superintendent's Operations Manual for step-by-step guidance on managing every aspect of complex construction jobs. From handling construction contracts to managing construction components and technology, this hands-on resource will help you ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications. Packed with over 100 forms, sample letters, and checklists, this easy-to-use reference shows readers how to organize a project, work with subcontractors, rehabilitate old buildings, establish safety procedures at the jobsite, achieve quality control and quality assurance, write effective business letters, and much more. The Second Edition of Construction Superintendent's Operations Manual now features: A wealth of construction methods, strategies, and tactics Dealing with difficult issues at the site, coordination, subsurface conditions Time and material pitfalls to avoid Tips on working with subcontractors and completing jobs successfully Over 100 forms, letters, and checklists, both in the book and on the CD-ROM SI units where applicable NEW to this edition: more details on construction contract documents, including design-build; new information on bonds and insurance; updated coverage of site safety, with OSHA citations Inside This Cutting-Edge Construction Management Guide - Introduction to the Construction Industry - Construction Contracts - General Conditions - Organizing the Project - Organizing in the Field - Working with Subcontractors - Rehabilitation of Old Buildings - Safety at the Jobsite - Quality Control and Quality Assurance - The Legal World We Live In - Effective Letter Writing, A complete reference for Construction Superintendents, divided into three sections: Administrating Construction Contracts, Supervising the Construction Process, and Construction Components and Technology. The book covers administrative procedures, review of contract documents, basic managerial practices, tips for successful job completion and more., Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Complete Any Construction Job On Time, within Budget, and According to Specifications Turn to the updated Second Edition of Construction Superintendent's Operations Manual for step-by-step guidance on managing every aspect of complex construction jobs. From handling construction contracts to managing construction components and technology, this hands-on resource will help you ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications. Packed with over 100 forms, sample letters, and checklists, this easy-to-use reference shows readers how to organize a project, work with subcontractors, rehabilitate old buildings, establish safety procedures at the jobsite, achieve quality control and quality assurance, write effective business letters, and much more. The Second Edition of Construction Superintendent's Operations Manual now features: A wealth of construction methods, strategies, and tactics Dealing with difficult issues at the site, coordination, subsurface conditions Time and material pitfalls to avoid Tips on working with subcontractors and completing jobs successfully Over 100 forms, letters, and checklists, both in the book and on the CD-ROM SI units where applicable NEW to this edition: more details on construction contract documents, including design-build; new information on bonds and insurance; updated coverage of site safety, with OSHA citations Inside This Cutting-Edge Construction Management Guide * Introduction to the Construction Industry * Construction Contracts * General Conditions * Organizing the Project * Organizing in the Field * Working with Subcontractors * Rehabilitation of Old Buildings * Safety at the Jobsite * Quality Control and Quality Assurance * The Legal World We Live In * Effective Letter Writing, Complete Any Construction Job On Time, within Budget, and According to Specifications Turn to the updated Second Edition of "Construction Superintendent's Operations Manual" for step-by-step guidance on managing every aspect of complex construction jobs. From handling construction contracts to managing construction components and technology, this hands-on resource will help you ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications. Packed with over 100 forms, sample letters, and checklists, this easy-to-use reference shows readers how to organize a project, work with subcontractors, rehabilitate old buildings, establish safety procedures at the jobsite, achieve quality control and quality assurance, write effective business letters, and much more. The Second Edition of "Construction Superintendent's Operations Manual" now features: A wealth of construction methods, strategies, and tactics Dealing with difficult issues at the site, coordination, subsurface conditions Time and material pitfalls to avoid Tips on working with subcontractors and completing jobs successfully Over 100 forms, letters, and checklists, both in the book and on the CD-ROM SI units where applicable NEW to this edition: more details on construction contract documents, including design-build; new information on bonds and insurance; updated coverage of site safety, with OSHA citations Inside This Cutting-Edge Construction Management Guide - Introduction to the Construction Industry - Construction Contracts - General Conditions - Organizing the Project - Organizing in the Field - Working with Subcontractors - Rehabilitation of Old Buildings - Safety at the Jobsite -Quality Control and Quality Assurance - The Legal World We Live In - Effective Letter Writing

LC Classification NumberTA210