Clear, practical methods and accurate cost data for clearing and grubbing projects
In one authoritative reference, engineers and contractors will find the methods, tools, and real-world costs behind clearing land, removing stumps, burning, blasting, and more.
This volume compiles decades of field experience and published material to help you plan, estimate, and execute clearing and grubbing work. It covers the economics of the process, practical techniques for different terrains, and how costs vary by method, site, and conditions. The book emphasizes detail in cost data, allowing you to adjust wages and prices to your locality and project.
- Cost estimating and appraisal concepts tailored to clearing and grubbing
- Specifications, legal considerations, and common contracting practice
- Hand clearing, blasting, and stump removal methods with real cost examples
- New techniques and equipment trends that affect productivity and expense
Ideal for engineers, contractors, foremen, and anyone planning large land-clearing projects, this volume provides both a methodical approach and practical, in‑the‑field insights to manage time, labor, and materials effectively.