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1 online resource. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Purdue handbooks in building construction
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Purdue handbooks in building construction.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Cover; Copyright; Table of Contents; Preface; Section I: The Project and Site Preplanning; Chapter 1: The Project and Site Environment; Chapter 2: Due Diligence; Chapter 3: Site Organization and Layout; Section II: The Site and Field Engineering Issues; Chapter 4: Building Layout; Chapter 5: Soils and Expedient Drainage; Section III: Site Logistics; Chapter 6: Site Logistical Procedures and Administration; Chapter 7: Earthmoving Operations; Chapter 8: Cranes and Hoisting Equipment; Section IV: Leadership and Control; Chapter 9: Leadership and Communication |
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Chapter 10: Health, Safety, Environment, and SecurityChapter 11: Project Planning and Scheduling; Chapter 12: Construction Cost Control; Chapter 13: Construction Quality Control; Section V: Planning for Completion; Chapter 14: Site-Related Contract Claims; Chapter 15: Project Closeout; Index |
| Summary |
Organizing and administering a construction site so that the right resources get to the right place in a timely fashion demands strong leadership and a rigorous process. Good logistical operations are essential to profitability, and this book is the essential, muddy boots guide to efficient site management. Written by experienced educator-practitioners from the world-leading Building Construction Management program at Purdue University, this volume is the ultimate guide to the knowledge, skills, and abilities that need to be mastered by project superintendents. Observations about leadership im. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Building -- Superintendence.
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Building -- Superintendence. |
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Building -- Planning.
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Building -- Planning. |
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Business logistics.
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Business logistics. |
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Building sites.
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Building sites. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Rapp, Randy R., editior.
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Benhart, Bradley L., editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Construction site planning and logistical operations : site-focused management for builders. West Lafayette, Indiana : Purdue University Press, c2015 vii, 397 pages 9781557536464 2014033972 |
| ISBN |
9781612493114 electronic book |
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1612493114 electronic book |
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9781557536464 |
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