Foreword.
Part I. An Overview of the Construction Industry.
Chapter 1. Introduction to the Construction Process.
The Key Players in Construction.
Phases of the Construction Process.
Types of Construction Projects.
Sources of Construction Project Information.
Chapter 2. Construction Contract Documents.
Definition of a Contract.
Types of Construction Contracts.
Common Methods of Contracting.
The Contract package.
Chapter 3. Construction Cost Estimating.
Definition of a Cost estimate.
Types of Estimates.
Phases of the Estimating Process.
Componenets of a Cost Estimate.
Sources of Prices.
Checking a Cost Estimate.
Chapter 4. Contract Procurement.
Methods of Contract Procurement.
Bid Preparation.
Surety Bonds.
Bid Submission.
Recording Bids.
Part II. The Building Process.
Chapter 5. Getting Started.
Important Preliminary Considerations.
Bid Revision.
Pre-construction Submittals.
Construction Schedule.
Pre-construction Conference.
Mobilization.
Purchasing.
Chapter 6. Site Work.
Scope of Work.
Site Survey.
Clearing and Grubbing.
Demolition.
Earthwork.
Chapter 7. Basic Construction Materials.
Wood.
Concrete.
Masonry.
Steel.
Chapter 8. Substructure.
Slab-on-Grade.
The Foundation.
Chapter 9. Superstructure - Framing.
basic Materials.
Steel Frame Construction.
Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Precast Concrete.
masonry Construction.
Wood Construction.
Chapter 10. Exterior Closure.
Curtain Walls.
Concrete.
Masonry.
Glass.
Metal.
Wood.
Chapter 11. Roofing.
Roof Covering.
Roofing Insulation.
Roofing Accessories.
Chapter12. interior Construction.
Partitions.
Millwork.
Finishes.
Doors, Frames, and Hardware.
Chapter 13. Mechanical Work.
Components.
Plumbing Systems.
Fire Protection Systems.
HVAC Systems.
Chapter 14. Electrical Work.
Components.
Lighting.
Power.
Service.
Motor Control Systems.
Special Systems.
Part III. Project Management.
Chapter 15. Project Administration.
Organization.
Communication.
Procurement.
Change Orders.
Claims and Disputes.
Value Engineering.
Safety.
Project Completion.
Chapter 16. Computer Applications.
Computer Graphics and Design.
Electronic Takeoff.
Cost Estimating.
Data Management.
Accounting and Cost Control.
Planning and Scheduling.
Appendixes.
Appendix A. Abbreviations.
Appendix B. Mathematical Tables and Conversion Factors.
Appendix C. Major Sub-divisions of the CSI Format.
Glossary.
Kweku K. Bentil, Ph.D., AIC is Chairman of the Department of
Building Construction of the University of Washington College
of
Architecture and Urban Planning. He is the Technical Editor of
Walker's Estimating and Construction Journal and author of
the U.S. Air Force's Construction Administrator's Technical
Handbook, Estimator's Computerized Construction Cost
Estimating Manual, and many articles for various professional
journals.
Dr. Bentil has nearly 20 years of experience in
construction as an estimator, field engineer, project manager,
and
construction manager. He is an excellent speaker who has
presented
many technical papers at seminars and conferences in the United
States and Europe. He is a member of the American Society of
Civil
Engineers, the American Insitute of Contractors, and other
professional societies.
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