Concrete and masonry are two of the most widely used building materials in the world. Brick and stone structures date back to prehistoric times, and it is the durability of these materials which assured the survival of such architectural relics for thousands of years. Concrete and masonry are almost always a part of contemporary residential … Read more
This book will help ensure successful project delivery through the design, construction, and commissioning phase of the process. As its title suggests, this book will focus on DB project administration post-award. Book on Project Administration for Design – Build Contracts PDF The move from traditional design-bid-build (DBB) project delivery to nontraditional forms of integrated project … Read more
There are a number of excellent books on construction claims; and many other construction books that devote sections and chapters to construction claims. However, the majority of these works give very little guidance on the preparation of time-related delay claims, and even less guidance on the preparation of extension of time submissions. Throughout this book … Read more
Structural Analysis, which is an integral part of any structural engineering project is the process of predicting the performance of a given structure under a prescribed loading condition. The performance characteristics usually of interest in structural design are a. Stresses or stress resultants (i.e. axial forces, shear forces and bending moments)b. Deflectionsc. Support reactions Thus … Read more
The use of cases in management education is now well established. There is, however, a gap in the number and quality of construction management cases. It is hoped this book will help to fill the gap. The cases will be suitable for all management courses, both in-company and college based, but will be particularly useful … Read more
