Construction Methods and Management (4th Edition)

Nunnally, S. W.,Nunnally, S. W.

ISBN 10: 0135703670 / ISBN 13: 9780135703670

Published by Prentice Hall College Div, 1997

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Construction Methods and Management (4th Edition)
• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0135703670
• ISBN 13: 9780135703670
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Construction Methods and Management has been thoroughly revised and updated to present a comprehensive introduction to the methods and management of today's construction industry. This text covers the material so thoroughly that it can serve as the basic text for a variety of construction courses. S. W. Nunnally covers critical path methods, contracts, construction economics, productivity, safety, and health in addition to building construction, heavy construction, and earthmoving. In addition, the author includes over 250 illustrations of current equipment, procedures, and management techniques, and updated numerous end-of-chapter problems, questions, and computer applications.

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"Construction Methods and Management, 8/e, "is designed to guide construction engineers and managers in planning, estimating, and directing construction operations safely and effectively. Comprehensive and up-to-date, the text integrates major construction management topics with an explanation of the methods of heavy/highway and building construction. It incorporates both customary U.S. units and metric (SI) units and is the only text to present concrete formwork design equations and procedures using both measurement systems. This edition features information on the latest developments in soil excavation, asphalt paving, and earthmoving equipment. Plus! A companion student website, "MyConstructionKit," is now available!

• MyConstructionKit is an online resource that offers a wealth of study tools to engage students for a variety of Pearson construction management, architecture, and civil engineering technology textbooks!