The Construction Superintendent
The Construction Superintendent’s 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 today's 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 smooth 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. 352 pages.
Contents:
- Mobilization
- The Construction Contract and the Construction Documents
- Subcontract Agreements, Purchase Orders and Project Manning
- Job Procedures and Policies
- Establishing the Daily Routine
- Safety on the Job Site
- Managing Effectively
- Basic Construction Law
- Rehab and Remodeling Projects—What Makes Them Unique
- The Punch List and Other Close-out Requirements
- Excavation and Site Work
- Dealing with Difficult Site and Foundation Problems
- Concrete
- Masonry and Stone Construction
- Steel and Steel Structures
- Wood—Lumber, Plywood and Millwork
- Roofing—Thermal and Moisture Protection
- Doors, Door Frames and Finish Hardware
- Curtain Walls—Glass and Glazing
- Interior Partitions, Ceilings, Wall and Floor Finishes
- Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators
- Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)
- Plumbing
- Fire Protection—Sprinkler and Halon Systems
- Electrical
- Automated Building Control Systems
Publisher: Springer, 2012 ISBN: 9781468484960
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| Description | The Construction Superintendent’s 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 today's 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 smooth 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. 352 pages. Contents:
Publisher: Springer, 2012 ISBN: 9781468484960 |
