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Construction Practices for Land Development : A Field Guide for Civil Engineers /

Proven construction administration techniques for the civil engineer--from preconstruction to closeout of land development projects. The complexity of modern land development requires the civil engineer to play an integral role in working with both the developer and contractor to meet schedule and b...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Dewberry (Author)
Corporate Author: McGraw-Hill Companies
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education, [2019]
Edition:First edition.
Series:McGraw-Hill's AccessEngineering.
Subjects:
Land use > Planning.
Transportation > Planning.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • About the Author
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Dedication
  • Contents
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Contributors
  • Chapter 1: Overview
  • 1.1. Introduction
  • 1.2. Overview of the Construction Process
  • 1.3. The Development Team
  • 1.4. The Civil Engineer?s Role
  • 1.5. Safety Onsite
  • 1.6. This Handbook
  • Chapter 2: Project Delivery Methods
  • 2.1. Introduction
  • 2.2. Project Delivery Methods
  • Chapter 3: Preconstruction Administration
  • 3.1. Introduction
  • 3.2. Project Manual
  • 3.3. Bidding Documents
  • 3.4. Pre-Bid Meeting
  • 3.5. Bid Withdrawal
  • 3.6. Bid Tabulation and Review
  • 3.7. Awarding the Contract
  • 3.8. Permits
  • 3.9. Traffic Management
  • 3.10. Preconstruction Meeting
  • Chapter 4: Construction Cost Estimates
  • 4.1. Introduction
  • 4.2. Construction Estimates
  • 4.3. Variables Affecting Cost
  • 4.4. Sources of Unit Cost Data
  • 4.5. Engineering Economics
  • Chapter 5: Construction Administration
  • 5.1. Introduction
  • 5.2. Franchise Utility Coordination
  • 5.3. Shop Drawings
  • 5.4. Request for Information
  • 5.5. Change Order
  • 5.6. Pay Application
  • 5.7. Progress Meeting
  • 5.8. Construction Schedule
  • 5.9. Site Observations
  • 5.10. Public Inspections
  • Chapter 6: Advanced Construction Roles
  • 6.1. Introduction
  • 6.2. Construction Management
  • 6.3. Inspection and Testing
  • Chapter 7: Construction Techniques
  • 7.1. Introduction
  • 7.2. Typical Sequencing of Construction Activities
  • 7.3. Means and Methods
  • Chapter 8: Construction Closeout
  • 8.1. Introduction
  • 8.2. Punch List
  • 8.3. As-Built and Record Drawings
  • 8.4. Engineering Certification
  • 8.5. Certificate of Occupancy
  • 8.6. Operations and Maintenance
  • Chapter 9: Construction Stakeout Survey
  • 9.1. Introduction
  • 9.2. Construction Stakeout Fundamentals
  • 9.3. Cutsheets
  • 9.4. Leveling Methods
  • 9.5. Basic Procedures
  • 9.6. Clearing Stakeout
  • 9.7. Grading
  • 9.8. Curb and Gutter Stakeout
  • 9.9. Building Stakeout
  • 9.10. Sanitary Sewer Stakeout
  • 9.11. Storm Drainage Stakeout
  • 9.12. Waterline Stakeout
  • Appendix A: Construction Equipment
  • Appendix B: Specifications
  • Appendix C: Cost Estimate Form
  • Bibliography
  • Index.