Construction and heavy industry Books
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Williss Practice and Procedure for the Quantity
Book SynopsisWILLIS'S PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE QUANTITY SURVEYOR The most up-to-date edition of the gold standard in introductory quantity surveying textbooks In the newly revised Fourteenth Edition of Willis's Practice and Procedure for the Quantity Surveyor, the authors provide a comprehensive and authoritative introduction to the core skills required by quantity surveyors. This latest edition is thoroughly updated to emphasize the use of information technology in construction, and contains new pedagogical features, new learning outcomes, and key learning points that relate the material specifically to the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). Historically employed to estimate and measure the likely material requirements for any building project, the role of the modern quantity surveyor is diverse and dynamic, with rapid change featuring across quantity surveying practice. The book echoes this dynamic environment, covering quantity surveying in private practice, public service, and in contracting organizations. Readers will also find: In-depth discussions of the use of IT in construction New and improved teaching and instruction features in the text, including new learning outcome sections and key learning points to highlight crucial concepts Tighter alignment with the requirements of the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence Perfect for undergraduate students studying quantity surveying, Willis's Practice and Procedure for the Quantity Surveyor, 14th Edition is also an indispensable resource for practicing surveyors and inspectors seeking a one-stop handbook to the foundational principles of quantity surveying.Table of ContentsPreface xvii 1 The Work of the Quantity Surveyor 1 Introduction 2 Characteristics of the construction industry 2 Construction sectors 3 The quantity surveying profession 5 The role of the quantity surveyor 6 Skills, knowledge and understanding 9 Quantity surveying education 13 RICS accreditation 13 Assessment of professional competence (APC) 14 Continuing professional development (CPD) 16 References 16 2 Digital Technologies 19 Introduction 19 Building information modelling (BIM) 22 References 34 3 Organisations and Management 37 Introduction 38 Business structures 38 Staffing 40 Corporate responsibilities 42 Employer’s responsibilities 43 Marketing 45 Management systems 46 Time and cost management 48 Developing staff and skills 49 Finance and accounts 50 References 54 4 The Quantity Surveyor and the Law 57 Introduction 58 The quantity surveyor and the client 58 Agreement for appointment 61 Negligence 65 Unbefitting professional behaviour 66 Other legislation requirements 67 References 70 5 Cost Control 71 Introduction 71 Project cost control 72 Cost advice 74 Cost reporting 74 New Rules of Measurement (NRM1) 75 Pre-contract estimating methods 75 General considerations 78 Cost planning 80 Additions to the building works estimate 81 Main contractor’s costs 81 Design and professional fees 81 Other project costs 82 Risk allowances 82 Inflation 82 Exclusions associated with specialist advice 83 Accuracy of approximate estimates 84 BIM and cost estimating 85 Client’s cash flow 86 Contractor’s cost control 86 Contractor’s cash flow 87 The role of lean construction in cost control 87 References 91 6 Whole Life Costing 93 Introduction 93 Government policy 95 Whole life costing and environmental impact 95 Whole life costing applications 96 Main factors to consider in WLC and LCC 100 Long life, loose fit and low energy 102 Calculations 104 Life cycle worked examples 105 Sensitivity analysis 106 Reporting to the client 106 BIM and LCC 106 References 107 7 Value Management 109 Introduction 109 Background 110 Terminology 110 Key aspects of value management 113 The job plan 114 Role of the quantity surveyor in the value management workshop 121 BIM and value management 121 Function analysis 122 Supporting the case for value management 126 Professional development and accreditation 128 References 128 8 Risk Management 131 Introduction 132 The application of risk management 133 Risk identification 134 Risk analysis 135 Risk evaluation 141 Risk management plan 141 BIM and risk management 145 References 146 9 Procurement 147 Introduction 147 General matters 148 Standard forms of contract 150 Methods of price determination 151 Contractor selection 154 Contract strategy 164 Client procurement needs 165 Partnering 167 The Private Finance Initiative (PFI) 170 The role of the quantity surveyor 171 References 171 10 Contract Documentation 173 Contract documents 173 Coordinated project information 175 Form of contract 176 Contract drawings 177 Descriptive schedules 178 Contract bills 178 Contract specification 181 Schedules of rates 182 Master programme 182 Information release schedule 182 Discrepancies in documents 182 BIM and contracts 183 References 183 11 Preparation of Contract Bills 185 Appointment of the quantity surveyor 185 Receipt of drawings 186 Taking-off 188 Methods of measurement 189 Alterations in taking-off 190 Standard descriptions 191 Numbering items 191 Schedule of basic rates (fluctuations option B) 191 Schedule of allocation (fluctuations option C) 192 Completing the contract bills 192 Computerised bill production 193 Copyright in the bills of quantities 193 Tendering procedure 194 Tender queries 195 E-tendering 203 Online auctions 203 References 203 12 Cost Management 205 Introduction 205 Valuations 206 Valuation on insolvency 218 Cost control and reporting 219 Cash flow 221 BIM and valuing and managing change 222 References 222 13 Final Accounts 225 Introduction 226 Variations 227 Procedure for measurement and evaluation 229 The role of the clerk of works 231 Pricing variations 231 Provisional sums 236 Loss and expense 238 Fluctuations 238 Completing the account 241 Audit 242 Timing and resources 244 References 245 14 Insolvency 247 Introduction 247 The role of the quantity surveyor 250 The role of the liquidator 250 Termination of contract (contractor insolvency) 252 Provision in the forms of contract 253 Factors to consider at insolvency 253 Completion of the contract 255 The employer’s loss 256 Expenditure involved 256 Termination of contract (employer insolvency) 256 Insolvency of the quantity surveyor or architect 258 Performance bonds 258 References 259 15 Contractual Disputes 261 Introduction 261 Why disputes arise 262 Litigation 264 Alternative dispute resolution 264 Adjudication 265 Arbitration 266 Non-adversarial alternative dispute resolution 268 Expert witness 272 Claims 273 References 276 16 Project Management 279 Introduction 279 Project management 281 Terminology 281 Duties of the project manager 282 BIM and the project manager 285 Responsibilities of the project manager 285 References 291 17 Facilities Management 293 Introduction 294 Measuring building performance 294 The role of the facilities manager 295 Outsourcing 296 Maintenance management 297 Problems of working in existing buildings 298 Procurement 299 Tendering and contractual arrangements 302 Budget and cost control 303 Benchmarking to improve value 305 Sustainability 306 Facilities management and BIM 308 Education and training for the facilities manager 309 Facilities management opportunities for the quantity surveyor 309 References 310 18 Sustainability in the Built Environment 313 Introduction 313 Sustainable development 314 Legislation 319 Assessment methods 320 Net zero 321 Circular economy 324 Measuring embodied carbon emissions drivers 325 Whole life carbon assessments 325 Quantity surveying and sustainability 327 References 328 Index 331
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Little, Brown Book Group Cold Steel
Book SynopsisWhen the world''s two largest steel producers went head to head in a bitter struggle for market domination, an epic corporate battle ensued that sent shockwaves through the political corridors of Europe, overheated the world''s financial markets and transformed the steel industry. Billions of dollars were at stake.At the heart of the battle were two men: Guy Dollé, Chairman and CEO of Luxembourg-based Arcelor, the world''s largest steel producer by turnover and Lakshmi Mittal, a self-made Indian industrialist and the richest man in Great Britain. Only one could prevail . . .Trade ReviewTim Bouquet was the first British journalist to write a major profile of Mittal, while Byron Ousey was a PR adviser to the Luxembourg government, one of Arcelor's biggest shareholders. Together they are admirably qualified to guide us through the myriad twists and turns of this compelling business saga and have produced an enormously entertaining read. * Christopher Silvester, Daily Express *Tim Bouquet and Byron Ousey have written an account of the takeover in the style of a thriller. Cold Steel describes the often brutal and chaotic five-month battle between Mittal and Arcelor. The combatants are described as though starring in a fictional * Bob Jones, Management Today *'A rare, insider's account of lots of people making millions... The book reads like a thriller, with each side trying to rope in other steel companies on both sides of the Atlantic as allies... As this book shows, money and business logic prevailed in the end over politics and protection. * The Economist *
£11.69
Pearson Education Properties of Concrete
Book SynopsisAdam Neville is a renowned international authority on concrete and author or co-author of nine other books, the latest of which are Neville on Concrete and Concrete: Neville's Insights and Issues, as well as over 250 research and technical papers. He has very extensive international experience as a consultant and investigator of problems and failures in a variety of structures. In addition to his academic and professional qualifications, he has Honorary Doctorates from four universities.Trade Review“The Properties of Concrete has always been an essential reference book for anyone dealing with concrete both as a constructional and a structural material. The Fifth edition has enhanced the previous edition by adding new items and data not previously discovered” Professor Patrick J E Sullivan The Structural Engineer, January 2012Table of Contents1 Portland Cement 2 Cementitious materials of different types 3 Properties of aggregate 4 Fresh concrete 5 Admixtures 6 Strength of concrete 7 Further aspects of hardened concrete 8 Temperature effects in concrete 9 Elasticity, shrinkage, and creep 10 Durability of concrete 11 Effects of freezing and thawing and of chlorides 12 Testing of hardened concrete 13 Concretes with particular properties 14 Selection of concrete mix proportions (mix design)
£67.44
ICE Publishing Managing Reality Second edition Book 4 Managing
Book SynopsisNEC Managing Reality: A Practical Guide to Applying NEC3 is a series of books written by NEC experts well versed in using the NEC `at the coal face' that explain how the NEC can be used to optimum benefit in everyday environments. The second edition includes full updates to each of the five books: Introduction to the engineering and construction contract; Procuring an engineering and construction contract; Managing the contract; Managing change; Managing procedures. This new edition focuses solely on NEC3, with new practical examples from across the world. Sections on disallowable cost, defects, roles/responsibilities and schedule of cost components have been expanded and enhanced.
£62.00
BuilderBooks Basic Construction Management The Superintendents
Book SynopsisLearn essentials of managing projects well and within budget, from scheduling and jobsite safety to quality and customer service in this long-anticipated revision of Basic Construction Management.Trade ReviewThis book is a must-read for anyone considering a career in construction supervision. I have not seen a better training guide in my 20 years in homebuilding. -- Ken Condit, Construction Training ManagerThis book is an essential tool for new superintendents and can help experienced superintendents polish their skills. By using the principles in Basic Construction Management, you will build higher quality projects more efficiently and safely. -- Jay Christofferson, Chair, Brigham Young University construction management program
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Building Chicken Coops For Dummies
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Conventions Used in This Book 2 What You’re Not to Read 2 Foolish Assumptions 3 How This Book Is Organized 3 Part 1: All Cooped Up 4 Part 2: Constructing a Coop 4 Part 3: Checking Out Coop Plans 4 Part 4: The Part of Tens 4 Icons Used in This Book 5 Beyond the Book 5 Where to Go from Here 5 Part 1: All Cooped Up 7 Chapter 1: Flocking to Your Own Chicken Coop 9 Understanding the Basics of Housing 9 Looking at the Gear You’ll Need 10 Choosing Coop Materials 11 Getting Up to Speed on Carpentry 12 Constructing a Coop: The Nuts and Bolts 13 Readying the site 14 Framing 14 Putting up walls, a roof, and more 15 Adding special touches 15 Building a run 16 Hooking up electricity 16 Checking Out a Few Coop Designs 16 Chapter 2: Beginning with Housing Basics 19 Providing Basic Benefits with Your Coop 20 Analyzing the Anatomy of a Coop 21 Making Your Coop Convenient for You 23 Selecting Your Coop’s Location and Size 23 Before you begin: Considering zoning and covenant concerns 24 Looking at proximity to houses 24 Utilizing utilities 25 Digging into drainage issues 27 Understanding that yes, size matters 27 Choosing a Coop to Fit Your Needs (and Skills) 28 A-frames and hoops 29 Chicken tractors 30 All-in-one coops 31 Walk-in coops 31 Chapter 3: Gathering Your Gear 35 Putting Safety First with Essential Equipment 36 Digging Up Dirt on Garden Tools 37 Measuring and Marking Lumber for Your Coop 37 Measuring up tape measures 38 Making your mark 38 Sizing Up Saws and Supports 39 Putting In Posts 42 Digging postholes 42 Setting the posts 43 Mixing and pouring concrete 44 Framing Your Coop 45 Honing in on hammers 45 Nailing it with a nail gun 46 Pressing a screw gun into service 47 Leveling and Squaring As You Build 48 Just level with me 48 It’s hip to be square 48 Working with Wire 49 Cutting wire 49 Fastening wire 50 Checking Out Other Miscellaneous Tools 50 Chapter 4: Deciding on Materials 53 Before You Shop: Considering Recycled Materials 53 Lumbering Through Boards for Your Build 54 Sizing boards 54 Figuring out what type of board to buy 55 Knowing what to look for in a board 56 Shopping for Sheet Goods 57 Sizing sheet goods 58 Checking out plywood and OSB 58 Steering clear of certain sheet goods 59 Getting Attached to Fasteners 60 Notes about nails 60 Stuff about screws 63 Figuring Out Flooring 67 Wondering About Walls 68 Getting to the Root of Roofing 68 Researching Your Run 70 Finding your fencing 70 Picking your posts 72 Adding It Up: Estimating the Amount of Materials You Need 73 Chapter 5: Building Your Carpentry Skills 75 Measuring and Marking Materials 76 Reading the tale of your tape 76 “V” marks the spot, and “X” marks the trash 76 Chalk it up 77 Cutting Wood Safely 78 Selecting saw blades 78 Cutting board lumber 79 Cutting sheet goods 84 Assembling Materials 85 Nailing it down 85 Screwing it in place 86 Joining Pieces at Tricky Angles 88 Toe-nailing 88 Pocket hole joinery 89 Plates 90 Using Levels and Squares 91 Carpenter’s level 91 Specialty levels 92 Speed squares 93 Part 2: Constructing A Coop 95 Chapter 6: Preparing the Site 97 First Things First: Clearing the Site 98 Checking the Level of the Ground 98 Installing Posts in the Ground 99 Digging holes for footings 99 Bracing your posts 102 Mixing and pouring concrete 103 Securing Posts Aboveground 105 Mounting posts on top of concrete footings 105 Using concrete pier blocks 106 Topping Your Posts 107 Chapter 7: Laying the Lumber: Framing 101 109 Building a Subfloor 110 Framing the joists 110 Installing the decking 113 Framing the Walls 114 Laying out studs 115 Assembling wall panels on the ground 116 Framing Doors and Windows 118 The extra parts needed to frame doors and windows 118 Walking through extra framing steps 118 Raising the Wall 120 Fastening Walls Together 122 Framing the Roof 123 Getting the pitch perfect 123 Analyzing a roof’s anatomy 124 Building a roof frame 125 Cutting and attaching rafters 126 Chapter 8: Adding Walls, Doors, Windows, and a Roof 129 Putting Up Walls 130 Fastening plywood in place 130 Cutting out openings 132 Working with other materials 133 Building a Basic Shed Door 136 Making Your Own Window 139 Topping Off Your Coop with a Roof 140 Hanging out your shingles 140 Conquering corrugated panels 145 Venting Your Coop 146 Chapter 9: Building Creature Comforts 149 Finalizing Your Flooring 149 Coming Home to (a) Roost 150 Location, location, location 150 Roost requirements: Making your roost out of different materials 152 Securing and supporting your roost 153 Feathering a Nest Box 154 Designing nest boxes 154 Building nest boxes 156 Other options: Buying or repurposing nest boxes 157 Ramping Up 157 Chapter 10: Assembling a Run 161 Framing a Simple Run 162 Working with Wire Mesh 164 Sizing up, measuring, and cutting the wire 164 Fastening the wire to your posts 165 Adding even more wire 167 Chapter 11: Plugged In: Basic Electricity for Your Coop 169 Calling a Pro to Run a Line to Your Coop 170 Buzzing About Outlets versus Switches 171 Receptacles (also known as outlets) 171 Switches 173 Letting There Be Light 173 Deciding whether to include artificial light in your coop 173 Properly placing the right amount of lighting in your coop 174 Choosing fixtures 174 Warming Up to Heaters 176 Falling for Fans 177 Part 3: Checking Out Coop Plans 179 Chapter 12: The Minimal Coop 181 Vital Stats 182 Materials List 182 Cut List 183 Shelter floor 183 Front wall 184 Back wall 184 Right and left walls 185 Roof framing 186 Nest boxes 186 Assembling the Coop 187 Chapter 13: The Alpine A-Frame 191 Vital Stats 192 Materials List 192 Cut List 193 Shelter floor 193 Gable 1 (nest box side) 194 Gable 2 (run side, interior) 195 Gable 2 (run side, exterior) with run door 196 Roof panel 1 (fixed side) 197 Roof panel 2 (hinged door) 198 Nest boxes 198 Roost 199 Run panel 1 200 Run panel 2 with door 201 Run gable 202 Assembling the Coop 202 Chapter 14: The Urban Tractor 205 Vital Stats 206 Materials List 206 Cut List 207 Tractor base and shelter floor 207 Left wall 208 Right wall 209 Front wall 210 Rear wall and chicken door 210 Run posts and framing 211 Cap plate and roof rafters 212 Roof, fascia, and gables 212 Access door 213 Nest boxes 214 Run door and chicken ramp 215 Assembling the Coop 216 Chapter 15: The All-in-One 221 Vital Stats 222 Materials List 222 Cut List 223 Skids and floor skirting 224 Shelter floor 224 Right wall framing 225 Front wall framing 226 Left wall framing 226 Back wall framing 227 Exterior wall sheathing 228 Run framing 229 Roof framing and rafters 229 Roof, gables, and fascia 230 Shelter access door and slam strips 231 Chicken door, slam strips, and ramp 232 Nest boxes and roost bar 232 Nest box door and slam strips 233 Front wall trim 234 Back wall trim 234 Right wall trim 235 Left wall trim 236 Run access door 236 Assembling the Coop 237 Chapter 16: The Walk-In 243 Vital Stats 244 Materials List 244 Cut List 245 Skids and floor 245 Front wall framing 246 Back wall framing 247 Right wall framing 247 Left wall framing 248 Front wall sheathing and trim 249 Back wall sheathing 249 Right and left wall sheathing and trim 250 Roof rafters 250 Gable ends and soffits 251 Roof, gable overhangs, and fascia 251 Access door 252 Chicken door 253 Nest box door 253 Nest boxes 254 Roost 255 Assembling the Coop 255 Part 4: The Part of Tens 261 Chapter 17: Ten or So Things Novice Coop-Builders Would Have Done Differently 263 Make the Coop Bigger 264 Make the Coop Taller 264 Consider the Location More Carefully 265 Don’t Cheap Out on Materials 265 Use Screws Rather than Nails 266 Elevate the Coop Off the Ground 266 Make the Doors Wider 266 Consider How to Clean the Coop 267 Make the Nest Box Easily Accessible 267 Paint the Coop Before Assembly 268 Reinforce the Run Underground 268 Chapter 18: Ten or So Cool Ideas to Trick Out Your Coop 269 Electricity 270 Solar Power 270 Running Water 270 Storage Space 271 A Quarantine Area 271 An Automatic Feeder and Waterer 272 A Removable Droppings Pan 273 Wheels 273 A Retractable Roof 273 “Air-Lock” Doors 274 Automatic Door Closers 274 A Wireless Weather Station 274 Index 277
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New Society Publishers Essential Natural Plasters
Book SynopsisA veritable cookbook of natural plaster recipes and techniques for beautiful, durable finishes Natural plasters made of clay, lime, and other materials mixed with sand are beautiful building finishes. Fun to work with, low-impact, and allowing infinite creativity, they are high performance and provide proven, centuries-long durability.Yet until now there''s been no resource that has pulled together the best North American plaster recipes and how-to into one place. Essential Natural Plasters covers it all: Sourcing and selecting materials, including site-soils Clay, lime, and gypsum plasters as well as fibers and amendments Interior and exterior use and specialty plasters such as tadelakt for bathrooms Preparing substrates, from straw bales and cob to lath and Sheetrock How to set up a safe, efficient worksite Mixing, testing, tinting, repairing, and applying plasters Coveted recipes from leading plasterers in Ontario, Vermont, New Mexico, France, and New Zealand. Richly illustrated and deeply researched, Essential Natural Plasters is the must-have resource for owner-builders and professionals alike.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Natural Plaster Ingredients Chapter 3: Planning and Preparation Chapter 4: Mixing and Application Chapter 5: Earth Plaster Base Coats Recipe: Project Karyne Base Coat from Site Soil Recipe: Easily Workable Base Coat Using Bagged Clay Recipe: Straw-Clay Mud Recipe: Lime-Stabilized Base Coat Using Bagged Clay or Site Clay Recipe: Straworks' Baseball Diamond Mix Recipe: La Couche de Corps Recipe: Super Sticky Upside-Down Mix Chapter 6: Earth Plaster Finish Coats Recipe: All-Purpose Finish Plaster Recipe: Pigmented Finish Plaster with Fiber Recipe: Silty Subsoil Dolomite Sand Top Coat Recipe: Fat Plaster Recipe: Finish Coat with "Mayonnaise" Recipe: Finish Coat Using Bagged Clay Recipe: Glen's Wet-Burnish Plaster Recipe: Finish Clay Plaster with Shredded Paper or Cellulose Recipe: Polishing Clay Plaster Recipe: Starch Paste Recipe: Rice or Corn Starch Paste Chapter 7: Lime Plasters Lime Recipe: Simple Hydrated Lime Plaster Lime Recipe: Traditional Lime Putty-Based Scratch Coat with Hair Reinforcement Lime Recipe: Multi-Functional Hemp Lime Coating Lime Recipe: Lime Plaster with Manure Lime Recipe: Lime Plaster with Paper Pulp Lime Recipe: Tadelakt Lime Recipe: Stuc/Chevy Tadelakt Lime Recipe: Hot Mixed Lime Mortars Lime Recipe: Harling, Rough Cast, and Pebble Dash as External Lime Plastering Finishes Lime Recipe: Homemade Hydraulic Lime Base Coat Chapter 8: More Binders Chapter 9: Finishes and Aftercare Recipe: Carole Crews' Favorite Alis Appendix 1: Coverage Estimates and Conversions Appendix 2: Resources Contributors Index About the Authors A Note About the Publisher
£26.09
Bloomsbury USA The Good Building Book
£45.38
Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Health, safety and environment for operatives and
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Emerald Publishing Limited NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract Option
Book SynopsisOption B is a priced contract with a bill of quantities where the risk of carrying out the work at the agreed prices being is borne by the contractor. This document contains all the core and secondary option clauses, the shorter schedule of cost components, and contract data, relevant to an option B contract. Construction Clients' Board endorsement of NEC3 The Construction Clients' Board (formerly Public Sector Clients' Forum) recommends that public sector organisations use the NEC3 contracts when procuring construction. Standardising use of this comprehensive suite of contracts should help to deliver efficiencies across the public sector and promote behaviours in line with the principles of Achieving Excellence in Construction.Table of ContentsSchedule of options Core clauses • 1 General • 2 The Contractor’s main responsibilities • 3 Time • 4 Testing and Defects • 5 Payment • 6 Compensation events • 7 Title • 8 Risks and insurance • 9 Termination Dispute resolution W • Option W1 • Option W2 Secondary option clauses • X1 Price adjustment for inflation • X2 Changes in the law • X3 Multiple currencies • X4 Parent company guarantee • X5 Sectional Completion • X6 Bonus for early Completion • X7 Delay damages • X12 Partnering • X13 Performance bond • X14 Advanced payment to the Contractor • X15 Limitation of the Contractor’s liability for his design to reasonable skill and care • X16 Retention • X17 Low performance damages • X18 Limitation of liability • Y(UK)2 The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 • Y(UK)3 The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 • Z Additional conditions of subcontract Note Options X8 to X11 and Y(UK)1 are not used Schedule of Cost Components Contract Data Index
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Emerald Publishing Limited NEC3 Professional Services Contract PSC
Book SynopsisThe Professional Services Contract is intended for use in the appointment of a supplier to provide professional services. It can be used for appointing project managers, supervisors, designers, consultants or other suppliers under NEC contracts and can also be used for appointing supliers on non-NEC construction projects or for non-constructionprojects. This document contains the core clauses, the relevant main option clauses, the secondary option clauses and the contract data. Construction Clients' Board endorsement of NEC3 The Construction Clients' Board (formerly Public Sector Clients' Forum) recommends that public sector organisations use the NEC3 contracts when procuring construction. Standardising use of this comprehensive suite of contracts should help to deliver efficiencies across the public sector and promote behaviours in line with the principles of Achieving Excellence in Construction.Table of ContentsSchedule of options Core clauses • 1 General • 2 The Parties’ main responsibilities • 3 Time • 4 Quality • 5 Payment • 6 Compensation events • 7 Rights to material • 8 Indemnity, insurance and liability style • 9 Termination Main option clauses • A Priced subcontract with activity schedule • C Target contract • E Time based contract • G Term contract Option Dispute resolution • Option W1 • Option W2 Secondary option clauses • X1 Price adjustment for inflation Changes in the law • X3 Multiple currencies Parent company guarantee Sectional Completion Bonus for early Completion • Delay damages • Collateral warranty agreements • Transfer of rights • X10 Employer’s Agent • X11 Termination by the Employer • X12 Partnering • X13 Performance bond • X18 Limitation of liability • X20 Key Performance Indicators • Y(UK)2 The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 • Y(UK)3 The Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 •Z Additional conditions of subcontract
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Emerald Publishing Limited Fidic Green Book
Book SynopsisFIDIC Green Book: A companion to the 2021 Short Form of Contract is a practical guide for anyone involved in preparing, administering, or contributing to the 2021 FIDIC Short Form of Contract (FIDIC Green Book).
£47.50
CRC Press Professional Ethics for the Construction Industry
Book SynopsisThis second edition of Professional Ethics for the Construction Industry empowers a new generation of built environment professionals to navigate the ethical challenges confronting them at every stage of a project, from the initial bid to its completion and beyond. Authored by a pair of veteran educators and industry professionals, this textbook introduces ethical dilemmas aspiring construction professionals will face on the jobâand the critical thinking skills to reason their way out of them.Written to meet curriculum requirements for all levels of construction education, this book explores ethics specific to the construction industry, illustrated by detailed and realistic case studies. All-new chapters on privacy, cutting-edge technologies, and pandemic-era worker protections complement chapters on perennial ethical issues surrounding the environment, client relationships, and more. Features include: Completely revised and updated to reflect changes in coTable of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Codes of Conduct, Compliance, and Reporting. 3. Contract Procurement. 4. Construction Contracts and Purchase Agreements. 5. Documentation and Recordkeeping. 6. Project Execution. 7. Discrimination and Harassment. 8. Client Relations. 9. Ethics and the Environment. 10. International Construction. 11. Technology and Digital Information. 12. Construction during Crisis.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Building Procurement
Book SynopsisAs an industrial process, construction is unique. The procurement processes used to achieve the successful completion of built assets requires a different approach to that adopted in most other industries, due to the design of buildings being bespoke and the sites being geographically varied. The procurement process is central to the success of any construction project and many of the problems which impact construction projects can be traced back to the procurement phase, so a good understanding of the methods of procurement, the development of a procurement strategy and the influence it has on project success is essential for all those working in the industry. Much has changed in the global construction industry since publication of the second edition ofBuilding Procurement,for example the increase in debt burden of many major economies, widespread adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) Technology in the industry and the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union. ThisTable of ContentsPreface to the Third Edition xvii 1 Introduction 1 References 5 2 Procurement Strategy: A Literature Review 7 Introduction and Early History 7 Procurement Route Selection Models 8 Towards a Broader View 9 Defining Project Success 11 Team Relationships, Supply Chain Management and Communication and Their Effect on Project Performance 12 Teamwork and Team Performance 12 Partnering: Introduction and Early Development 14 Partnering: A Critical Review 14 Partnering Variants 17 Partnering Dissected 17 Procurement and Multicultural Teams 18 Supply Chain Management 19 The Role of the Client in the Procurement Process 20 The Interrelationship Between the Components of the Overall Procurement Approach: Strategic Procurement Management 21 Legal and Contractual Issues, Including Public Sector Procurement Legislation, and Their Effect on Project Performance 22 International Procurement Comparisons and the Impact of Cultural Differences 24 Risk Allocation and Reward 26 Bid Evaluation Techniques 27 Environmental and Sustainability Issues and the Procurement of Construction Work 29 Sustainable Procurement for Construction Projects 31 Conclusion 32 References 33 3 Principles of Strategic Procurement 49 Introduction 49 Procurement: A Review of Theory and Practice 52 A Strategic Approach to Procurement 54 Components of the Procurement Process 54 Functional Needs Analysis 55 Development of an Overall Procurement Philosophy 55 Components of a Collaborative Relationship 57 Detailed Design of the Procurement Approach 59 Formalisation of Contractual Relationships 59 Selection of the Most Appropriate Partners 60 Implementation 61 Collaborative Procurement in the Public Sector 61 Conclusion 62 References 63 4 Public Sector Projects 65 Introduction: Why Should Public Sector Projects Be Different? 65 What Constitutes the Public Sector? 66 Central Government 67 Government and the Construction Industry 68 Building Information Modelling 70 Responsible Agencies 70 The Gateway Process 70 Local Government and Other Bodies Governed by Public Law 72 Best Value 73 The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 74 References 74 5 Project Initiation 77 Introduction 77 Strategic Fit 78 Payback 79 Assessment of Options 82 Achievability 83 Affordability 83 Defining the Project 84 Prioritisation of Objectives 84 Conclusion 86 References 87 6 Briefing and the Design Process 89 Introduction 89 Project Briefing: An Overview 89 Types of Construction Client 91 Questions to Determine the Type of Client 93 Time 93 Cost 93 Quality 94 Likelihood of Post-Contract Client Changes 94 Degree of Accountability Required 94 Project Complexity 94 The Briefing Process 94 Briefing: A Historical Perspective 95 Different Briefing Approaches 96 The Generic Types of Brief 97 Developing the Strategic Brief 98 Developing the Project Brief 99 The Project Execution Plan 100 What Issues Does the PEP Need to Address? 101 When Should It Be Prepared? 102 Who Prepares the PEP? 103 How Is the PEP Prepared? 103 Project Briefing: The Case of Hospitals 104 Critical Factors for Success in the Briefing Process 105 References 107 7 Procurement Strategies and Procurement Routes 111 Introduction 111 Procurement Strategy 117 Developing a Procurement Strategy 120 Procurement Routes 121 Factors to Be Considered in Selecting a Procurement Route 122 Factors Outside the Control of the Project Team 123 Client Resources 123 Project Characteristics 123 Ability to Make Changes 123 Risk Management 124 Cost Issues 124 Project Timing 124 Construction Times 125 Performance 126 Selection of a Procurement Route 126 Procurement Routes: A Review 130 Traditional (Design–Bid–Build) 130 Design and Build 133 Measurement (Remeasurement or Measure and Value) 138 Construction Management 139 Management Contracting 141 Design and Manage 142 New Models of Construction Procurement 143 Cost Led Procurement 143 Two Stage Open Book 144 Integrated Project Insurance 145 Adoption of the New Models of Construction Procurement in the Industry 145 References 146 8 Project Team Selection 149 Introduction 149 The Selection Process 151 Prequalification 151 Production of the Tender List 154 Tender Evaluation 154 Price 155 Technical Evaluation 155 Commercial Evaluation 155 Interview 155 Award of the Contract 156 Selecting a Consultant 156 Selecting a Contractor 159 Early Contractor Involvement 160 References 160 9 Managing the Procurement Process 163 Introduction 163 The Project Manager 164 First Tasks of the Project Manager 166 Developing the Project Execution Plan 166 Identifying the Project Team 167 Implementing the Procurement Strategy 167 Project Resources 167 Financial Resources 167 Human Resources 168 Physical Resources 168 Temporary Organisational Structure 169 Contractual Arrangements 169 Systems and Controls 170 Time Management 170 Design Management 172 Design Risk 173 Cost Management 174 Quality Control 177 Change Control 178 Commissioning 179 Occupation and Take-over 179 Building Information Modelling 180 The Construction Act 183 Social Value in Construction Procurement 184 Health, Safety and Wellbeing 186 Conclusion 187 References 187 10 The Value of Design 191 Introduction 191 Considering Value in the Business Context 192 The Value of Good Design 193 Managing Value 196 Value Management 196 Value Management Workshops 198 The Benefits of Value Management 199 Value Engineering 200 Application of Value Engineering in the Construction Industry 200 Value Engineering Workshops 201 References 201 11 Risk Management 203 Introduction 203 Risk and Uncertainty 204 Types of Risk 205 Risk Management Strategies 205 Identifying Risk 206 Assumption Analysis 206 Checklists 207 Brainstorming 207 Delphi Technique 207 Cause and Effect of Risk 209 Other Risk Identification Techniques 209 Examples of Risks 209 Analysing Risk 210 Qualitative Assessment 211 Quantitative Assessment 211 Sensitivity Analysis 212 Probability Analysis 213 Decision Trees 214 Choosing a Risk Management Strategy 216 Risk Management Strategies 216 Risk Avoidance 216 Risk Reduction 216 Risk Transfer 216 Risk Sharing 217 Risk Retention 217 Risk Allocation 217 The Empty Chair Theory 218 Monitoring and Controlling Risk 219 References 220 Further Reading 220 12 Partnering Culture and the Management of Relationships 221 Introduction 221 The Latham Review and Subsequent Developments 221 The Rise of Collaborative Approaches to Procurement 222 Collaborative Approaches to Construction Work 223 Contractual Approaches to Collaboration 224 The Joint Contracts Tribunal Forms of Contract Including the Standard Form of Building Contract 224 The New Engineering Contract Engineering and Construction Contract Edition 3 224 The Association of Consultant Architects Project Partnering Contract 225 Perform21 Public Sector Partnering Contract 225 Target Cost Contracts 226 What Advantages Does Partnering Bring? 227 Managing a Successful Partnering Arrangement 227 The Role of the Workshop Facilitator 228 Facilitation Guidelines 229 Agenda 229 Structure and Climate 229 Regular Summaries 229 Control of Phases 229 Gatekeeping 229 Team Composition 229 Managing Relationships 230 Why Is Relationship Management Important? 230 Establishing the ‘Cultural Fit’ 231 What Is Culture? 232 Understanding Culture 232 Achieving Cultural Fit 233 Mutual Objectives 234 Team Development 235 The Nature of Trust 237 Maintenance of the Relationship 238 The Project Supply Chain 240 The Holistic Approach 241 The Bicameral Approach 241 The Unilateral Approach 242 The Collaborative Approach 242 A Case Study: Procurement of a Long-Term Multi-Project Alliance – Sheffield Hallam University 243 Introduction 243 The Campus Development Plan 243 Procurement 244 The Stradia Brief 245 The Contractual Relationship 246 Organisation and Management 246 The Contractor Selection Process 247 The Written Submission 247 The Financial Submission – Tender Cost Models 247 Behavioural Assessment 248 Insurances 248 Selection of the Consultancy Group 248 Conclusion 249 Acknowledgements 249 References 249 13 Privately Financed Public Sector Projects 251 Introduction 251 Historical Development 251 Modern Models for Privatisation 254 Outright Privatisation 254 Participative Privately Financed Techniques 255 Corporatisation and the Use of Semi-Private (Mixed) Companies 256 Publicly Owned Corporations 256 Semi-Public Corporations 257 Management Contracts 257 The Leasing or Build–Lease–Transfer Model 258 Pre-Financing 259 Mixed Models 259 Concession-Based Methods 260 Build–Operate–Transfer 260 Build–Own–Operate–Transfer 261 Build–Transfer–Operate and Build–Transfer–Service–Maintain 262 Build–Own–Operate 262 Lease–Renovate–Operate–Transfer 262 Design–Build–Finance–Operate 263 Design–Construct–Manage–Finance and Design–Build–Finance–Operate–Manage 263 Public Private Partnerships 264 The Private Finance Initiative 264 Genesis 264 Problems 265 Understanding the Rules 266 High Bidding Costs 266 Risk 266 Refinancing 267 Value for Money 268 Design 270 The Relationship Between PFI Client and Contractor 270 Small Projects 273 Concession Agreements 273 Current Developments 277 Conclusion 279 References 279 14 Construction Procurement: Europe 283 Introduction and Background 283 The Development of the Professions 285 Europe 286 The European Union 286 European Procurement Practice 287 The French System 287 The Architect 288 Contractors 288 The Client 288 Contractual Approaches 289 Tender Documentation 292 Contracts 292 Contemporary Developments 294 The Northern European Approach 294 The Mediterranean Approach 296 Greece 297 Italy 297 Spain and Portugal 298 Procurement Rules: European Union Principles and Procedures 299 Non-discrimination and Transparency: The Role of the EU 299 EU Directives 300 The Supplies Directive and Amendments 301 The Works Directive and Amendments 301 The Utilities Directive and the Utilities Remedies Directive 302 The Services Directive 302 The Public Sector Directive 303 Tendering 303 Value Thresholds 304 Tendering Procedures 305 Open Tendering 305 Restricted Tendering 305 Negotiated Tendering 305 Competitive Dialogue 306 Framework Agreements 307 Electronic Auctions 308 Sustainability and Environmental Issues 309 Specifying Sustainability Requirements and the Selection of Tenderers 310 Sheltered Workshops 310 Use of Variant Bids 310 Use of Contract Award Criteria 310 Timescales 310 Award Procedures 311 The Remedies Directive 313 Enforcement of EU Directives 313 References 314 15 Construction Procurement: USA, the Middle East, Africa, and China 315 Introduction and Background 315 Construction Procurement in the USA 316 Introduction 316 Procurement Routes 316 Design–Bid–Build 317 Design–Build Process 317 Construction Management 318 Construction Management at Risk 318 Job Order Contracting 319 Time and Materials Contracting 319 Best Value Selection 319 Summary 320 The Middle East 320 Construction Procurement in Sub-Saharan Africa 322 Introduction 322 Procurement Approaches 323 Public Private Partnerships 325 The Influence of Chinese Investment on Procurement in SSA 327 The People’s Republic of China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 328 The Chinese Construction Industry 329 The ‘External’ Construction Industry 329 The Indigenous Construction Industry 330 The Construction Professions 330 Opportunities for Western Companies 331 References 332 16 Procurement of Work to Heritage Buildings 335 Introduction 335 The Heritage Challenge 336 Procurement: The Heritage Context 337 The Value of Built Heritage 341 The Importance of Cultural Significance 343 Statutory Protection for Heritage Buildings 345 Listed Buildings 345 Conservation Areas 346 Scheduled Monuments 346 World Heritage Sites 347 Managing Change in the Historic Environment 347 Planning for Conservation 347 Conservation Plans 347 Conservation Statements 348 Asset Management Plans 348 Heritage Impact Assessments 348 The Planning Process 349 The Role of the Conservation Advisor 349 Procurement Processes and Procedures 350 The Investigation Contract 351 A Case Study in the Procurement of Work to Historic Buildings: The Derby Roundhouse 351 The Existing Buildings: Historical Background 353 The Genesis of the Project 358 The Final Scheme 359 Site Surveys and Pre-tender Investigations 363 The Tender Process 364 The Partnering Process 365 Post-contract Processes 366 Practical Issues on Site 366 Repairs to Historic Structures 366 Integration of Building Services 367 Project Timeframe, Costs, and Team 367 A Case Study in the Procurement of Work to Historic Buildings: The Belton House Stables Project 368 The Existing Buildings: Historical Background 368 The Stables Building 369 The Stables Scheme 370 Feasibility Studies and Project Design 372 Site Surveys and Pre-tender Investigations 374 Procurement Approach 375 Post-contract Processes 375 Practical Issues on Site and Variations 376 Programme and Cost 377 Summary 378 Acknowledgements 379 References 379 17 Summary 383 References 386 A Procurement Route Selection Checklists 387 Checklist 1: Time 387 Checklist 2: Design 388 Checklist 3: Cost 388 Analysis 389 Index 391
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The University of Chicago Press Mastering Iron The Struggle to Modernize an
Book SynopsisVeins of iron run deep in the history of America. Yet it was Great Britain that became the Atlantic world's dominant low-cost, high-volume producer of iron. The author argues that the prolonged development of the American iron industry was largely due to geographical problems the British did not face.
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CRC Press Elementary Structural Analysis and Design of Buildings
Book SynopsisThis overview of the analysis and design of buildings runs from basic principles and elementary structural analysis to the selection of structural systems and materials, and on to foundations and retaining structures. It presents a variety of approaches and methodologies while featuring realistic design examples. As a comprehensive guide and desk reference for practicing structural and civil engineers, and for engineering students, it draws on the author's teaching experience at The City College of New York and his work as a design engineer and architect. It is especially useful for those taking the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying SE exam.Trade Review"The book serves as an effective reference on the design of lateral systems in buildings for experienced structural engineers and advanced students."-- M. Roberts, Southern Utah University in Choice."The book serves as an effective reference on the design of lateral systems in buildings for experienced structural engineers and advanced students."-- M. Roberts, Southern Utah University in Choice.Table of Contents1. Minimum Design Loads for Buildings 1.1 Loads 1.2 Dead Loads1.3 Live Loads1.3.1 Reduction in Uniform Live loads 1.4 Snow Loads1.4.1 Flat roof Snow Loads1.4.2 Minimum Snow Load1.4.3 Snow Drifts on Lower Roof1.5 Thermal Loading 1.6 Forces and Loads Due to Soil Pressures 1.6.1 Active and Passive Lateral Pressure1.6.2 Static Lateral Soil Pressure1.6.3 Hydrostatic Pressure1.6.4 Bearing Pressure 2. Wind and Seismic Forces Applied to Buildings 2.1 Lateral Loads2.2 Wind Loads2.3 Horizontal Seismic Loads2.4 Vertical Seismic Load Effect 3. Lateral force Distribution 3.1 Wall Rigidities3.2 Relative Rigidity Force Distribution (Rigid Diaphragm Analysis) 3.2.1 Center of Mass3.2.2 Center of Rigidity 3.2.3 Polar Moment of Inertia 3.2.4 Eccentricity 3.2.5 Wall Shears (Direct and Torsional)3.2.6 Design Wall Shears 3.3 Flexible Diaphragms 3.4 Seismic Static Force Procedure 3.4.1 Equivalent Lateral Force Method 3.5 Horizontal and Vertical Irregularities 4. Methods4.1 Frame Analysis by Approximate Methods 4.1.1 Analysis of Building Frames for Vertical Loads 4.1.2 Analysis of Building Frames for Lateral Loads5. Design and Detailing of Structures5.1 Lateral Force Resisting Systems 5.1.1 Bearing Wall Systems 5.1.2 Building Frame Systems 5.1.3 Moment Resisting Frame Systems5.1.4 Dual Systems with Special Moment Frames5.1.5 Dual Systems with Intermediate Moment Frames5.1.6 Cantilever Column System5.2 Load Combinations 5.3 Building Drift5.4 Redundancy Factors 5.5 Overstrength 5.6 Structural systems Integration 6. Steel6.1 Introduction to Lateral Steel Design6.2 Special Concentrically Braced Frames6.2.1 Brace Design 6.2.2 Frame Design 6.2.3 Column Design 6.2.4 Beam Design 7. Concrete7.1 Introduction to Lateral Concrete Design 7.2 Shear Wall Systems7.3 Moment Frame Systems 8. Wood 8.1 Introduction to Lateral Wood Design 8.2 Plywood Diaphragm Design 8.3 Shear Walls and Collectors 9. Masonry9.1 Introduction to Lateral Masonry Design 9.2 Building Wall Design for In-Plane Loads9.3 Building Wall Design for Out-of-Plane Loads10. Foundations and Retaining Structures10.1 Types of Foundations10.2 Spread Footings 10.2.1 Concentrically Loaded Footings 10.2.2 Eccentrically Loaded Footings 10.3 Mat-Slab Foundations 10.3.1 Combined Footing10.4 Deep Foundations 10.4.1 Pile Caps10.5 Retaining Structures 10.5.1 Foundation Walls10.5.2 Free Standing Cantilevered Retaining Walls 11. Structural Review of Construction11.1 Construction Administration 11.2 Special Inspections and Structural Observations
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CRC Press Acoustic Absorbers and Diffusers
Book SynopsisThis definitive guide covers the design and application of absorbers and diffusers in acoustics. Surface diffusion is a relatively young subject area, and diffuser design, application and characterisation are often not well understood. Although there is greater knowledge of absorption, it is also informed by new research. As two of the main design tools for altering the acoustic conditions of rooms, the correct use of absorbers and diffusers is important to the creation of quality acoustics. This text details the evolution and the current state of the art in diffuser and absorber research and application. It covers a range of practical and theoretical aspects, with extensive examples of installations and case studies to cater to practitioners working in the measurement, modelling and design of rooms, semi-enclosed spaces as well as in noise control. It is also invaluable for students and researchers wanting a grounding in acoustic treatment, as well as understanding the latest develTrade Review"This revised edition consolidates the research and theory of acoustic materials known to date and will be a valuable resource for acoustic researchers, consultants and acoustic product manufacturers. I would also expect acoustic standards committee members to find useful information … If you have an earlier edition, as I do, there is sufficient new material in this edition to recommend purchasing this reference volume."—Noise Control Engr. J."This book is a vibrant update of previous editions which incorporates the latest 21st century thinking on absorbers and diffusers and as such it should be in every acousticians possession."—Raf Orlowski, Ramboll Environ"A valuable treatise in filling a great need to provide the essential basis for anyone who is or may be involved in architectural acoustics research, study, education and design practice."—Ning Xiang, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute"The current edition is a must-have in any acoustician’s library. Even if you own an earlier edition, the updates and cosmetic reworking of the third edition breathes new life into this now-classic text."-- Brandon Cudequest, Journal Audio Engineering"Cox and D’Antonio can still claim authorship to the most comprehensive text on sound-absorptive and diffusive materials."-- Brandon Cudequest, Journal Audio EngineeringTable of ContentsIntroduction. Applications and Basic Principles of Absorbers. Applications and Basic Principles of Diffusers. Measurement of Absorber Properties. Measurement of Diffusion. Porous Absorption. Resonant Absorbers. Some other Absorbers and Diffusers. Prediction of Scattering. Schroeder Diffusers. Geometric Reflectors and Diffusers. Hybrid Surfaces. Absorbers and Diffusers in Rooms and Geometric Models. Active Absorption and Diffusion
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Emerald Publishing Limited Health and Safety in Construction
Book SynopsisOffering clear guidance on the responsibilities of construction professionals for health and safety in construction, this is an invaluable resource for the client, designer and contractor working together on construction projects.Table of ContentsProfessional duties Civil liability Statutory framework Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA) General duties Health and Safety Regulations and Approved Code of Practice (ACoPs) Management of health and safety at Work Regulations 1992/99 (MHSWR) and risk assessment Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 (CDM Regulations) Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996 Contractual provisions Duty to warn General conclusion
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ICE Publishing Managing Reality Second edition. Book 3 Managing
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Moving the Construction Safety Climate Forward in
Book SynopsisThe construction industry in developing economies is responsible for creating deliverables such as infrastructure and housing while providing a means of livelihood to an ever-increasing number of management and frontline workers. However, in many parts of the world, injuries and fatalities have continued to damage the industry's image.This book intends to meet the needs of many construction managers who, though technically informed, struggle with managing frontline workers, especially regarding motivating positive safety outcomes. It discusses the challenges experienced in the industry and how site management may navigate them to improve safety performance in the workplace. By documenting the experiences of site management in developing countries, this book intends to contribute to the education of professionals on evolving better safety environments on construction sites. It considers the safety climate in a high-risk work environment, administrative procedures and thTable of ContentsContentsList of FiguresList of TablesPreface AcknowledgementsCHAPTER 1 SAFETY CLIMATE IN CONSTRUCTION1.1: Introduction1.2: Construction safety in Sub-Saharan Africa1.2.1: Noncompliance to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulations1.3: Safety climate in construction operations1.3.1: Construction safety performance1.3.2: Management safety values1.3.3: Safety performance indicators1.3.4: Barriers to safety performance1.4: Management safety practice1.5: Construction workers’ safety behaviour1.6: H&S compliance issues in developing countries1.7: ConclusionsReferencesCHAPTER 2 SAFETY PRIORITY2.1: Introduction2.2: Management safety commitment and practice2.2.1: Managements’ visible safety priority2.3: Organisational safety policy2.4: Workers’ perceived safety priority and commitment2.4.1: Compliance and commitment-based safety compliance among workers2.4.2: Organisational citizenship behaviour2.4.3: Counterproductive work behaviour2.5: Management safety support2.5.1: Safety-related behaviour2.6: Safety priority issues in developing countries2.7: ConclusionsReferencesCHAPTER 3 SAFETY EMPOWERMENT3.1: Introduction3.2: Worker empowerment3.3: Safety empowerment in accident-prone workplaces3.4: Safety education3.5: Safety learning3.6: Safety knowledge3.7: Benefits of safety empowerment3.8: Improved safety performance3.9: Safety empowerment in developing countries3.10: ConclusionsReferencesCHAPTER 4 SAFETY JUSTICE4.1: Introduction4.2: Organisational justice4.3: Safety justice in the workplace 4.4: Incident reporting4.5: Accountability in a just culture4.6: Safety justice in developing countries4.7: ConclusionsReferencesCHAPTER 5 SAFETY LEADERSHIP5.1: Introduction5.2: Safety leadership in construction5.2.1: Big Five Personality Traits5.3: Transactional safety leadership5.4: Transformational safety leadership5.5: Servant safety leadership5.6: Workers’ safety leadership behaviour5.7: ConclusionsReferencesCHAPTER 6 SAFETY COMMITMENT6.1: Introduction6.2: Management safety commitment6.3: Safety compliance and participation6.4: Workers’ safety commitment6.5: Safety commitment in developing countries6.6: ConclusionsReferencesCHAPTER 7 SAFETY COMMUNICATION7.1: Introduction7.2: Safety communication7.2.1: Open safety communication7.2.2: Perceived management openness7.3: Safety training and education7.3.1: Construction safety training methods7.3.2: Safety Knowledge and communication7.4: Safety communication in developing countries7.5: ConclusionsReferences CHAPTER 8 SAFETY TRUST8.1: Introduction8.2: Safety trust in construction8.2.1: Antecedents of Safety Trust8.2.2: Factors which influence workers’ safety trust in management8.3: Workers’ trust in safety management systems8.4: Safety distrust in construction8.5: Benefits of safety trust8.6: Safety trust in developing countries8.7: ConclusionsReferences
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd New Code of Estimating Practice
Book SynopsisThe essential, authoritative guide to providing accurate, systematic, and reliable estimating for construction projectsnewly revised Pricing and bidding for construction work is at the heart of every construction business, and in the minds of construction consultants' poor bids lead to poor performance and nobody wins. New Code of Estimating Practice examines the processes of estimating and pricing, providing best practice guidelines for those involved in procuring and pricing construction works, both in the public and private sectors. It embodies principles that are applicable to any project regardless of size or complexity. This authoritative guide has been completely rewritten to include much more contextual and educational material as well as the code of practice. It covers changes in estimating practice; the bidding process; the fundamentals in formulating a bid; the pre-qualification process; procurement options; contractual arrangements and legal issues; preliminaries; temporTable of ContentsForeword xi Glossary xiii Code of estimating and tendering practice – principles and procedures xxv Section One Principles – the theory and background 1 1 Introduction 3 1.1 An imprecise science 3 1.2 Data, information, and knowledge in estimating 4 1.3 Experience, instinct, gut feel, intuition and bias 5 1.4 Optimism bias 6 2 The Fundamentals 7 2.1 Tender and bid 7 2.2 Pricing 7 2.3 Profitability 8 2.4 Types of tender 9 2.5 Tender award 10 2.6 The difference between procurement and tendering 10 2.7 Methods of procurement 11 3 Changes driving estimating practice 13 3.1 Digitisation 13 3.2 E-Tendering 14 3.3 Legislation and taxation 14 3.4 Bureaucracy 14 3.5 Competition and winning work 14 3.6 Specialisation 15 3.7 New technologies and off-site production 15 3.8 New methods of procurement 15 3.9 Best value 15 4 The bid process 17 4.1 Work breakdown structure 17 4.2 Underlying principles 18 5 Health and safety 25 5.1 Introduction 25 5.2 Estimating the cost of health and safety 25 6 The pre-qualification process 31 6.1 Introduction 31 6.2 Bidding for public sector projects 32 7 Procurement, selection, contractual arrangements and legal issues 37 7.1 Methods of procurement 37 7.2 Two-stage tendering 43 7.3 Framework agreements 44 7.4 Concession contracts 44 7.5 Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) 46 7.6 Prime contracting 46 7.7 Early contractor involvement (ECI) 47 7.8 Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 47 7.9 Selection processes 47 7.10 Integrated design and construction 49 7.11 E-procurement 49 7.12 E-auctions 50 7.13 Abnormally low tenders 50 8 Preliminaries 51 8.1 Site establishment 51 8.2 Insurances, bonds and so on 58 8.3 Site records 61 8.4 Fees and charges 62 8.5 Compliance 63 8.6 Environmental management 65 8.7 Wastewater treatment system 68 8.8 Waste management 69 8.9 Waste disposal, sorting and storage 71 8.10 Setting out 74 8.11 Control and protection 75 8.12 Completion and post-completion requirements 76 8.13 Contingencies 77 8.14 Management and staff 78 9 Temporary Works 81 9.1 Introduction 81 9.2 Temporary works management 83 9.3 Temporary works co-ordinator (TWC) 83 9.4 Temporary works supervisor 84 9.5 Temporary works register 84 9.6 Temporary works design brief 84 9.7 Scaffolding 89 9.8 Falsework 92 9.9 Formwork 93 9.10 Earthworks 94 9.11 Temporary services 97 9.12 Façade retention 98 9.13 Structures – design and loading 99 9.14 Plant foundations 100 9.15 Protection on-site 100 9.16 Traffic management 101 9.17 Temporary access for vehicles and pedestrians 101 9.18 Barriers for pedestrians and vehicles 101 9.19 Haul roads 102 9.20 Works associated with any ordnance uncovered 102 9.21 Signage 102 9.22 Protection of adjacent properties 102 10 Cost-estimating techniques 103 10.1 Approximate quantities 108 10.2 Cost planning 110 11 Private finance initiative/public–private partnerships/build, operate and transfer, and whole-life costing 113 12 Risk management 115 12.1 Background 115 12.2 Risk analysis 118 12.3 Cost estimating accuracy 118 13 Logistics 121 13.1 Materials logistics plan 122 13.2 Materials management 124 13.3 Personnel management and health and safety 124 13.4 Plant, tools and equipment – maintenance and management 124 13.5 Transportation 124 13.6 Traffic management 127 14 Resource and production planning 129 14.1 Planning techniques 130 14.2 Resource planning 130 14.3 Time – its perception and impact on the estimating process 133 15 Computer-aided cost estimating 135 16 BIM and the estimating process 137 16.1 Overview 137 16.2 The challenges of using BIM in the estimating process 138 Section Two Processes – the practice 139 1 Consider and assess 141 1.1 Receive preliminary enquiry 142 1.2 Consider order backlog/new orders 143 1.3 Decision to tender (bid or no bid) 143 1.4 Project information, schedule and questionnaire 148 1.5 Consider client and consultant team and project delivery availability 149 1.6 Assessment criteria – lowest price/quality and so on 150 1.7 The likely competition 151 2 Information and time planning 153 2.1 Works specialty/works contractor enquiries 154 2.2 The bid team 157 2.3 Produce bid timetable/strategy 158 2.4 Examine documents – contract, design, bonds, warranties and insurance 160 2.5 Site visit – utilities, ground conditions, adjacent properties and so on 162 2.6 Method statement/logistics plan 164 3 Contract terms and conditions 171 3.1 Special employer requirements and modifications to standard clauses 173 4 Resource planning and pricing 175 4.1 Pricing the works 176 4.2 Establish unit rates – labour and plant 178 4.3 Establish unit rates – labour, materials and plant 180 4.4 Labour cost issues – a summary 185 4.5 Build-up unit rates 186 4.6 Gang sizes for activities 189 4.7 Allocation of costs 192 4.8 All-in rates for plant and equipment 194 4.9 Select materials and specialty contractors’ quotations 197 4.10 Specialty contractor quotations 199 4.11 Provisional sums – defined and undefined 200 4.12 Incorporating provisional sums in an estimate 200 4.13 Daywork 204 4.14 Pricing the preliminaries 205 4.15 Add allowances 206 5 Prepare estimator’s report 211 6 Examine and consider 215 6.1 Examine preliminaries 216 6.2 Requests for further information 216 6.3 Examine method and tender programme 216 6.4 Examine resource costs 217 6.5 Consider the competition for the project in the market 217 6.6 Consider cash flow and capital requirements for the project 217 7 Bid assembly and adjudication 219 7.1 Finalise the pricing 220 7.2 Bid adjudication/final review 221 7.3 Qualification of any special items of tender 222 8 Pre-production planning and processes 225 8.1 Develop a detailed method statement 226 8.2 Develop production planning schedule 226 8.3 Allocate resources 227 8.4 Obtain licences and so on from local authority and utilities organisation 227 8.5 Ordering of long lead-time materials, plant and equipment 228 8.6 Request for further information from consultants and specialty contractors 229 8.7 Pre-production schedule prior to work commencement 229 8.8 Check conditions of contract award 229 9 Site production 231 9.1 Pricing change and variation orders 232 9.2 Appointment of specialist contractors 232 9.3 Estimating and pricing contractual claims 232 9.4 Production of final account 233 9.5 Cost–value reconciliation 234 Bibliography and References 235 Index 241
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CRC Press Concrete Repair
Book SynopsisConcrete is an inherently complex material to produce and an even more complex material to repair. With growing pressure to maintain the built environment, and not simply to demolish and rebuild, the need to repair concrete buildings and other structures is increasing and is expected to become of greater importance in the future.This straightforward book serves as a practical guide to engineers on the processes to be followed in commissioning a concrete repair. It stresses the need to fully understand the cause, extent and location of the problem, by appropriate insitu and laboratory testing. And it outlines the steps to a successful repair. It includes sections on the different repair techniques, giving good practical advice as to where and when to use them, and the warns of the pitfalls of their incorrect use. It also includes an up-to-date guide on the current standards for repair, and provides a good bibliography on other sources of information and books on the various teTable of ContentsUnderstanding defects, testing and inspection. The petrographic examination of concrete and concrete repairs. Structural aspects of repair. Cathodic protection of structures. Cathodic protection using thermal sprayed metals. Service life aspects of cathodic protection of concrete structures. Instrumentation and monitoring of structures. Electrochemical chloride extraction. Electrochemical realkalisation. Corrosion inhibitors. European standards for concrete repair. Concrete repair -a contractor’s perspective. Sprayed concrete for repairing concrete structures. Durability of concrete repairs. Service-life modelling for chloride-induced corrosion. Case studies in the use of FRPs. Coatings for concrete. Index.
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Purdue University Press Disaster Recovery Project Management: Bringing
Book SynopsisThe scope of disasters ranges from man-made emergency to natural calamity, from a kitchen grease fire to a hurricane or volcanic eruption. It may be just one house that is destroyed, or perhaps a whole infrastructure system is threatened. While each type of event requires a very different scale and type of immediate response, the project management challenges that face restoration and reconstruction professionals after the emergency phase is complete are remarkably similar.Using insights acquired through decades of real-world experience, as well as from his academic research and teaching responsibilities, the author explains pertinent requirements and methods for the contractors and other professionals who bring order from chaos. The first section of the book surveys the managerial skills required to confront the range of disasters that might be encountered and the different project environments involved. The second section examines the details of recovery project management and administration, from materials management to health and safety. The third and final section provides an overview of restoration techniques, from restorative drying to debris management and demolition.This is the first systematic presentation of the tools and skills needed for disaster recovery project management. It is designed primarily for contractors (both large and small firms), although it will also be of value for those who might hire them, the communities they serve, and their organizational partners in the disaster recovery effort. Those who are new to disaster restoration and reconstruction will find the volume particularly useful. Focused on informing the management of projects that recover the built environment, after emergency conditions sufficiently stabilize, the volume supplements and complements books devoted to conventional construction or emergency relief management.
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Agenda Publishing The Economics of Construction
Book SynopsisThe construction of housing, commercial property and infrastructure projects – roads, bridges, tunnels, railways, airports – for both the private and public sectors is one of the biggest industries in the world. It contributes around 10 per cent of world GDP, employs 7 per cent of the global workforce, and consumes around 20 per cent of the world’s energy. It is also a highly fragmented industry with very low profit margins and a high risk of failure for the many firms operating in its complex supply chain. Stephen Gruneberg and Noble Francis present an up-to-date analysis of how construction markets operate, how firms collaborate on projects, and how their business models work. They explore the many distinctive features of the economics of the industry, such as the use of cost-reduction rather than profit-maximizing behaviour, the processes of tendering and procurement, and the often cyclical nature of demand. Particular challenges for the industry, such as the frequency of disputes between firms and the low productivity of the sector, are shown to be the outcomes of a business model that tends to focus on the volatility of demand and managing risk at the expense of improving efficiency. As well as discussing industry-wide issues, the authors also examine how individual projects are costed. The book offers authoritative analysis and expert insight into the economics of a much misunderstood industry and is suitable for a range of courses in business schools and departments of architecture and the built environment.Table of Contents1. Getting to grips with construction industry statistics2. Economic theory of markets and construction3. Running a construction firm4. The firm and economies of growth5. Productivity and the construction market6. The game of construction7. The underlying causes of conflict in construction8. Construction and cyclicality9. Projects10. The economics of construction project management
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Pearson Education Limited BTEC Level 2 First Construction Student Book
Book Synopsis Resources designed to support learners of the 2010 BTEC Level 2 First in Construction specification*. Covering the full Diploma with all mandatory and a wide selection of optional units for the 2010 specification covered, and packed with in-book features to help students achieve their potential. Assessment activities and grading tips in each unit help deepen students' knowledge and understanding, clearly explaining what they need to do to achieve Pass, Merit and Distinction, supporting them to achieve the best grade they can. Straightforward accessible language is used with short text chunks, to keep the content appropriate and engaging for all students. WorkSpace case studies take learners into the real world of work, showing them how they can apply their knowledge in a real-life context. * From 2012, Pearson’s BTEC First qualifications have been under re-development, so schools and colleges could be teaching the existing 2010 specification or the new next generation 2012-2013 specification. There are different Student Books to support each specification. If learners are unsure, they should check with their teacher or tutor.
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Birkhauser Basics Tendering
Book SynopsisTendering constitutes the transition from the drawing and planning stage to the construction phase. In addition to its economic and contractual dimension, it is also an essential tool for translating design quality into built quality. This volume presents various ways to put construction works out to tender. In addition, it explains in practical terms how to describe construction work and how to prepare all of the documentation required for a complete invitation to tender.Subjects: Allocating construction work; Different ways to specify construction work; The structure of a work specification; Quantity determination; Using invitations to tender to realize plan quality.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Meaning of awards and tendering.- Translating planning quality into building quality.- Potential and risks in awarding and tendering.- Basics of awarding.- Principles of awarding building services.- Awarding aims.- Building the award phase into the planning and execution process.- Contractual basis of awards.- Fixing award units.- Tendering.- Object of tender.- Tender components.- Contractual conditions.- Structure and systematics of service description.- Functional – structural .- Ways in which the architect can influence design.- Degree of tendering depth.- Description of work.- Qualities and requirements.- Necessary information and degree of detail.- Work description possibilities.- Components of a work description position.- Descriptive style.- Quantities, quantity surveying.- Assembling elements as complete work descriptions.- Appendix.- Relevant international standards.- Relevant German-language standards (in German edition).
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Precious Metals Investing For Dummies
Book SynopsisIn recent years, metals have been among the safest and most lucrative investments around, but they are not entirely risk free. Before you begin investing or trading in metals, you need authoritative information and proven investment strategies. You need Precious Metal Investing For Dummies.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Conventions Used in This Book 2 What You’re Not to Read 2 Foolish Assumptions 2 How This Book is Organized 3 Part I: Breaking Down Precious Metals 3 Part II: Mining the Landscape of Metals 3 Part III: Investing Vehicles 4 Part IV: Investment Strategies 5 Part V: The Part of Tens 5 Icons Used in This Book 6 Where to Go from Here 6 Part I: Breaking Down Precious Metals 7 Chapter 1: A Compelling History 9 Mining the History of Precious Metals 10 Understanding why less is more 10 Giving the gold standard a gold medal 10 Going for the gold 11 Seeing the silver lining 12 Mentioning other metals 12 Taking a Look at Track Records 12 Gold 13 Silver 14 Other metals 15 Grappling with Bulls and Bears 16 The precious metals 1980–1999 bear market 16 The precious metals bull market of 2000– 17 Chapter 2: Diversifying with Metals 19 Working with Rising Inflation 19 Understanding the Versatility of Metals 20 Reaching Your Financial Goals 20 Seeking appreciation 21 Looking for the home run 21 Preserving your capital 22 Using precious metals to generate income 22 Discovering Your Investing Style 23 Distinguishing between styles 23 Understanding yourself first 24 The saver 25 The investor 25 The trader 26 The speculator 27 Knowing Whether to Get Physical or Own the Paper 28 For the conservative investor 28 For the growth investor 29 For the speculator 30 For the trader 30 Getting the Amount Just Right 31 For the conservative investor 31 For the growth investor 31 For the speculator 32 For the trader 32 Chapter 3: The Beauty and Benefits of Metals 35 Protecting Your Portfolio Against Inflation 35 Precious metals against the dollar 36 Diversification against all currencies 38 Benefits for Investors 39 Safe haven 39 Privacy 40 Inflation hedge 40 Dollar hedge 40 Confiscation protection 41 Liquidity 41 Portfolio diversification 42 Benefits for Traders and Speculators 43 Supply and demand 43 Huge gains potential 44 Trading versus speculating 44 The benefits of speculating 45 Chapter 4: Recognizing the Risks 47 What Risk Means to You 48 Physical risk 48 Market risk 48 Exchange risk 49 Political risks 50 The risk of fraud 51 Minimizing Your Risk 52 Gaining knowledge 52 Being disciplined 53 Being patient 53 Diversification 54 Making risk your friend 55 Risk-Management Tools 56 Weighing Risk Against Return 57 Part II: Mining the Landscape of Metals 59 Chapter 5: Gold: All That Glitters 61 The Ancient Metal of Kings 62 Gold for the Record 63 Explaining all the bull 63 Telling the tale of the tape: Gold versus other investments 64 Assuring gold’s success 66 Securing a Safe Haven from the Coming Storm 67 Reading and understanding inflation 67 Watching the dollar 70 Buying and owning gold 70 The Gold Market 71 Gold market data and information 72 Industrial supply and demand 73 Investment demand 74 Central banks 74 Gold Bugs 75 Gold Investing Resources 76 Chapter 6: Discovering the Secret of Silver 79 Understanding the Hybrid Potentials of Silver 79 Monetary uses for silver 80 Industrial uses for silver 80 Researching Silver 82 Sources of data 82 Sources of informed opinion 83 Owning Silver 83 Physical silver 83 Paper silver 84 Silver’s Compelling Future 85 Market fundamentals 85 The demand side 85 The supply side 85 The world needs more silver 86 The Legends of Silver 86 Jerome Smith 86 Ted Butler and the silver shortage 87 David Morgan 88 Chapter 7: Platinum and Palladium 91 The Platinum Group Metals 91 Platinum 92 Palladium 92 Rhodium 92 Osmium 93 Iridium 93 Ruthenium 93 The investor’s best choices in the group 94 Platinum Group Investment Vehicles 95 Bullion 96 Futures 96 Stock Investments 97 Mutual Funds and ETFs 98 Research Resources 99 Chapter 8: Uranium 101 Controversial Past, Bright Future 102 The uranium market 102 Uranium supply 103 Uranium demand 103 Uranium’s market performance 104 That ’70s metal 105 Peak oil and uranium 105 Uranium Investing Vehicles 106 Futures 106 Mining stocks 106 Uranium exchange-traded funds 107 Options 108 Resources 109 Chapter 9: Base Metals 111 Understanding How Base Metals Fit into Your Portfolio 111 The building blocks of society 112 The up and down for base metals 112 Base metals and inflation 112 Base metals versus precious metals 113 Past performance 114 Covering All the Bases 114 Copper 114 Aluminum 115 Nickel 116 Zinc 117 Lead 117 Tin 118 Other metals 119 Base Metal Investing Vehicles 119 Futures 120 Options 120 Mining stocks 121 Mutual funds 123 Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) 123 Base Metal Resources 125 Part III: Investing Vehicles 127 Chapter 10: Buying Metals Direct 129 Weighty Matters 129 The Case for Physical Ownership 130 What could go wrong with paper assets 131 Bullion versus numismatics 132 Other metals 133 The risks of owning physical 133 Forms of Gold Physical Bullion 134 American eagle gold bullion coins 134 The American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coin 135 The Krugerrand 135 The Canadian Maple Leaf 135 Other gold bullion 136 Silver Physical Bullion 136 American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins 136 One-ounce rounds 136 Junk silver bags 137 The $1,000 bag of silver dollars 137 The 40% silver bag 138 Silver bars and ingots 138 Platinum bullion 139 Palladium bullion 139 Bullion’s costs and fees 140 So, what kind of silver is best? 140 Gold and silver commemorative coins 140 Bullion Dealers and Resources 141 Putting Precious Metals in Your IRA 142 Chapter 11: Purchasing Numismatic Coins 145 The Basics of Numismatics Coins 146 Profitable coin investing 146 Making the grade 147 Information sources 148 Collectible Coins 149 Gold coins 149 Silver coins 149 Other coins 150 Still other coins: Commemoratives 151 Coin Services and Organizations 152 Information sharing 152 Grading services 152 Selling Your Coins 153 Back to dealers 153 To other investors 154 eBay and other auctions 154 Pricing information 155 One final note 156 Chapter 12: Mining Stocks 157 Essential Stock Investing 101 157 Stock investing for all 158 Mining stocks 101 162 Mining Stocks — Digging Deep 164 Mix and match 164 The majors 165 Development companies 165 Eureka! Exploratory companies 166 Ancillary companies 166 Getting Down to the Nitty-Gritty 166 The upside to mining stocks 167 The risks of mining stocks 167 Mining properties 168 Hedging practices 168 Resources 169 Boosting Your Returns 170 Generating income 170 Leveraging with warrants 171 Indexes 173 Chapter 13: Investing in Mutual Funds and ETFs 175 Mutual Funds 175 Advantages of mutual funds 176 The downside of mutual funds 178 Keys to success with mutual funds 181 The Prospectus: Netting it out 182 Mutual Fund Resources 183 Exchange-Traded Funds 183 The pros and cons of ETFs 184 The world of precious metals ETFs 184 Other ETFs for the metals-minded 185 ETF Resources 186 The exchanges 186 The issuers 187 Newsletters 188 Web sites 188 Chapter 14: Exploring Futures 189 Back to the Futures 189 How the futures market works 191 What can be traded as a futures contract 192 The Players in the World of Futures 193 The exchanges 193 Speculators 194 Hedgers 194 The regulators 195 The Fundamentals of Futures Contracts 196 Features of the futures contract 196 Metals Futures Contracts 198 Precious metals contracts 198 Base metals contracts 200 Mini-futures contracts 200 Pass the margin 201 Leverage: The double-edged sword 202 Basic Futures Trading Strategies 203 Basic strategy #1: Going long 203 Basic strategy #2: Going short 203 Basic strategy #3: Spreads 204 Futures versus Options on Futures 208 Futures Resources 209 Chapter 15: Options 211 How Options Work 211 The call option 212 The put option 216 Resources for beginners 216 Working Out Your Options 216 Understanding the orders 217 Something for Everyone 217 For those seeking gains 217 Income strategy #1: Writing covered calls 218 Income strategy #2: Writing puts 219 Minimizing Risks with Options 219 Some Profitable Combinations 220 The zero-cost collar 220 The straddle 221 Options in the World of Precious Metals 222 Options on mining stocks 222 An option with no expiration? 223 Options on ETFs and indexes 223 Options on futures 224 Golden Rules for Options Success 225 Options Resources 227 Part IV: Investment Strategies 229 Chapter 16: Choosing a Trading Approach 231 Being a Boy Scout — Being Prepared 231 Be a voracious reader 232 Have your plan 232 Decide your market 233 Practice with simulated trading 234 Picking Out Your Vehicle 234 Stocks 234 Futures 234 Options 235 Selecting Your Trading Strategy 235 Choosing your market outlook 235 Stock trading coupled with options 235 Futures trading coupled with options 237 Resources for Trading 238 Chapter 17: Finding and Using a Broker 239 Getting Down Some General Points 239 Futures Brokers and Accounts 240 Full-service futures broker 240 Discount futures broker 241 The futures commission merchant (FCM) 241 Introducing broker (IB) 241 Selecting a Broker 242 Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) 242 National Futures Association (NFA) 242 Futures Industry Association (FIA) 242 The exchanges 242 Keeping your eyes peeled for ICE 243 Dealing with Futures 243 Interviewing a futures broker 243 Margin in a futures account 244 Avoiding problems in your account 245 Opening a futures account 245 Futures account commissions and fees 246 Futures orders 247 Managed futures accounts 250 Some considerations about CTAs 251 Stock Brokerage Accounts 252 Stock brokers 252 Account types 252 Opening a stock brokerage account 253 Types of Orders 254 Stock brokerage services 254 Margin in a stock brokerage account 256 Chapter 18: Using Technical Analysis 259 Technical versus Fundamental Analysis 260 The guts of technical analysis 260 How about both? 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John Wiley & Sons Inc Managing Project Risk
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Engineering Money
Book SynopsisThere are many text books about engineering design and some include project evaluation techniques. There are text books on accounting methods and yet others on business management. This book does not aim to replace these specialized texts but brings together the elements of these subjects that young engineers working in industry particularly the construction industry and its customers need to understand. Most engineers learn about money the hard way: by experience in the workplace. The authors having done this themselves recognized the gap in engineers' education and set out to bridge it. This book is based on a 1996 course George Solt pioneered for final-year engineering undergraduates. The book is written in an approachable style and gives young engineers as well as mature engineers an insight into the way engineering businesses run, the importance of capital and the problems of cash flow.Trade Review"Engineering Money is an excellent book for an undergraduate course dealing with return on investment issues for any contracted project, but particularly for engineering projects. The one-liner summary items would provide excellent starting points for a spirited class discussion. Highly recommended. Lower-and-upper division undergraduates." (Choice , 1 April 2011) Table of ContentsPreface. Chapter 1 What’s It All About? Chapter 2 Money. Chapter 3 Measuring Money. Chapter 4 How Things Can Go Wrong—1. Chapter 5 Good Company. Chapter 6 Capital. Chapter 7 The Year’s Business Plan. Chapter 8 How Not to Go Bust. Chapter 9 Cash Flow. Chapter 10 What’s a Contract? Chapter 11 Conditions of Contract. Chapter 12 How Things Can Go Wrong—2. Chapter 13 Cost Centers. Chapter 14 Pricing Contracts. Chapter 15 Competitive Tendering. Chapter 16 How Things Can Go Wrong—3. Chapter 17 Other Types of Contracts. Chapter 18 Terms of Payment. Chapter 19 How Things Can Go Wrong—4. Chapter 20 Planning Contract Execution. Chapter 21 Procurement and Monitoring. Chapter 22 Paying and Getting Paid. Chapter 23 Consultants. Chapter 24 Using Your Judgement. Chapter 25 Health and Safety Aspects of Design. Chapter 26 Green Engineering and Greenbacks. Chapter 27 Research and Development. Chapter 28 The Love of Money. Chapter 29 Last Words. Appendix 1 Financial Accounts. Appendix 2 Critical Path Analysis. Appendix 3 Project Evaluation Techniques. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc A Contractors Guide to the Fidic Conditions of
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Build Operate Transfer Paving the Way for
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Construction Contractors Survival Gu
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Risk Management and Construction
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