Building Construction Estimating

Building Construction Estimating
Author: Stephen D. Schuette
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Total Pages: 378
Release: 1994
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Building Construction Estimating furnishes readers with specific details on how a general building contractor derives the cost of a project before it begins, and how the estimate fits into the total construction process. The book provides coverage of such areas as determining labor productivity and wages, selecting equipment and assigning productivity rates and costs, acquiring specialty contractor prices, and assigning overhead costs and profit. The material is presented from the point of view of a general contractor working on a competitively bid stipulated-sum (lump-sum) contract. However, other contract methods and the effects they have on the estimating process are also discussed. Furthermore, the principles of estimating for the specialty trades are discussed from the reference of a general building contractor, and how the subcontractor's bid will affect the total project cost is presented. Of special note is the book's introduction and utilization of computers in the estimating process - enabling readers to utilize new technology in an effective and efficient manner. The book is organized in a way that first teaches the reader to perform many of the estimating activities manually, then guides them in developing a computer spreadsheet. The use of spreadsheets empowers the reader to go beyond the manual calculations and develop new and more proficient solutions to estimating problems.

McGraw-Hill Handbook of Electrical Construction Calculations, Revised Edition

McGraw-Hill Handbook of Electrical Construction Calculations, Revised Edition
Author: Joseph F. McPartland
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 482
Release: 1998-01-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780070466418

The only book of its kind on the market today, this invaluable handbook gives you every essential calculation used in day-to-day electrical construction work - for wiring ... lighting and appliance branch circuits ... feeders for power and light ... motor circuits ... and transformers. With more than 350 detailed illustrations, this updated handbook will enable anyone involved in the electrical construction industry to determine the most efficient and cost-effective approach to the design, layout, installation, operation, and maintenance of electric circuits, systems, and equipment.

McGraw-Hill Construction Locator (McGraw-Hill Construction Series)

McGraw-Hill Construction Locator (McGraw-Hill Construction Series)
Author: Joseph A. MacDonald
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2007
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0071475303

"McGraw Hill Construction Locator offers a brief synopsis of building codes, documents, associations, services and agencies to ensure that you will find exactly what you need, quickly and easily. Specific contact information and the services they provide are also listed."--BOOK JACKET.

Computer Applications in Construction

Computer Applications in Construction
Author: Boyd C. Paulson
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Total Pages: 648
Release: 1995
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Through the material, readers are given the ability to analyze systematically a potential area of need - such as a function in a department - to determine whether a computer application might help to assess the costs and benefits of alternative proposals and to proceed from that analysis to a clear specification for what the proposed solution should accomplish. There is also coverage of how computer professionals evaluate hardware and design the software and systems that will implement a given application. Furthermore, readers will learn how to manage the people, resources, time, and money required in the development process for creating a given application program or for adapting a package application to the needs specified in the design.

Building Design and Construction Handbook

Building Design and Construction Handbook
Author: Frederick S. Merritt
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Total Pages: 1512
Release: 1982
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Provides updated, comprehensive, and practical information and guidelines on aspects of building design and construction, including materials, methods, structural types, components, and costs, and management techniques.

Green Roof Construction and Maintenance (GreenSource Books)

Green Roof Construction and Maintenance (GreenSource Books)
Author: Kelly Luckett
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2009-08-03
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0071608818

A Complete Guide to Building and Maintaining Green Roofs Written by an industry expert in green roof design and installation, this GreenSource book presents all of the information you need to skillfully design, construct, and maintain green roofs. You will find a wealth of practical details gathered through real-world implementations and independent research. Green Roof Construction and Maintenance explains how to design a green roof, plan for irrigation and drainage, select and place soil and plants, and maintain the entire setup. The book also discusses return on investment, LEED design specifications, and the myriad short- and long-term environmental benefits of green roofs. Filled with step-by-step illustrations and full-color photographs, this is a valuable, hands-on guide to a rapidly emerging trend in the sustainability movement. Green Roof Construction and Maintenance includes: Key questions to ask at each stage of the green building process Tested tips and techniques for successful structural design Construction methods for new and existing buildings Information on insulation, drainage, detailing, irrigation, and plant selection Details on optimal soil formulation Illustrations featuring various stages of construction Best practices for green roof maintenance A survey of environmental benefits, including evapo-transpiration, storm-water management, habitat restoration, and improvement of air quality Tips on the LEED design and certification process Considerations for assessing return on investment Color photographs of successfully installed green roofs Useful checklists, tables, and charts