Construction and heavy industry Books
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.
£39.56
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 *
£12.34
Harvard University Press Vertical Integration and Joint Ventures in the
Book SynopsisA consultant with McKinsey & Co. surveys the international aluminum industry and asks why its various activities are divided among firms in the way that they are. These components include the minding of bauxite, its refining into alumina, aluminum smelting, fabrication, and manufacture of the final product.
£42.46
London Publishing Partnership ExtraContractual Recoveries for Construction
Book SynopsisA unique construction law text, describing all the routes to recovery of payment for work that are not to be found in the express words of the contract. It contains both legal scholarship and practical guidance, and will be a particularly valuable tool for those seeking payment in the face of oppressive contract conditions.
£175.50
Purdue University Press Practical Construction Accounting and Financial
Book SynopsisPractical Construction Accounting and Financial Management provides instructions, training, exercises, and examples of the fundamentals that successful construction contractors must master: the ability to capture, summarize, analyze, and forecast operation data to be better informed when making project and business decisions. Typically, a project manager is not involved with data entry but is a source of data collection. Often the project manager's lack of understanding of accounting systems creates a situation where the project manager's role in the data retrieval and entry is compromised. This compromise results in poor decisions being made by the project and company managers due to inaccurate and untimely data. This book provides current and future construction professionals with an awareness of fundamental accounting concepts and financial principles to successfully manage the finances of construction companies, including accurately pricing projects based on actual overhead and profit recovery needs, successfully controlling the cost to operate a construction company through the comparison between company budgets and actual financial statements, and proactively forecasting cash needs before falling into a potential cash trap that could force the company into bankruptcy.
£26.96
Pearson Education Project Supervision Participant Guide
Book SynopsisTable of Contents(Total Level Hours: 85) MT201-01 Orientation to the Job (5 Hours) Introduces the trainee to the history of the construction industry and to organization theory. Covers the phases of a construction project and the role and duties of the supervisor. MT202-01 Human Relations and Problem Solving (20 Hours) Focuses on the communication process and developing effective communication and leadership skills. Compares problem solving to decision making. Discusses potential human relations difficulties and how to resolve them. MT203-01 Safety (7.5 Hours) Covers the supervisor’s role in job site safety, the true cost of accidents, and how to train and involve all employees in job safety. Includes OSHA safety inspections. MT204-01 Quality Control (5 Hours) Defines quality control and the types of quality control. Explains how to incorporate quality and safety through effective communication, document control, and inspections. MT205-01 Contract and Construction Documents (5 Hours) Covers understanding and interpreting construction drawings, technical specifications, and as-built drawings. Includes different types of bidding, contracts, change orders, closeout documents, and more. MT206-01 Document Control and Estimating (10 Hours) Provides an introduction to using and maintaining document control. Defines the elements of material, labor, and equipment estimates and how to develop, organize, and look for errors in an estimate. MT207-01 Planning and Scheduling (17.5 Hours) Introduces the stages of planning, how to implement a plan, and how to coordinate with other contractors. Includes planning resources, materials, equipment, tools, and labor. Discusses short- and long-term schedules. MT208-01 Resource Control and Cost Awareness (15 Hours) Teaches the trainee how to measure job site productivity and how to increase it. Discusses resource, material, tool, equipment, labor, quality, and cost and resource control. Introduces cost awareness and types of reports.
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Pearson Education (US) Reinforcing Ironwork Trainee Guide Level 2
Book SynopsisTable of Contents(Total Level Hours: 100) 27204-01 Foundations and Flatwork (15 Hours) 27205-01 Concrete Forms (32.5 Hours) 27207-01 Handling and Placing Concrete (22.5 Hours) 27208-01 Manufactured Forms (22.5 Hours) 30116 Metal Decking (10 Hours) MT101 Introductory Skills for the Crew Leader (16 Hours)
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Pearson Education (US) Construction Planning and Scheduling
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Developing a Network Model 3. Precedence Diagrams 4. Determining Activity Durations 5. Time in Contract Provisions 6. Resource Allocation and Resource Leveling 7. Money and Network Schedules 8. Project Monitoring and Control 9. Computer Scheduling 10. Earned Value: A Means for Integrating Costs and Schedule 11. The Impact of Scheduling Decisions on Productivity 12. CPM In Dispute Resolution and Litigation 13. Short-Interval Schedules 14. Linear Scheduling 15. PERT: Program Evaluation and Review Technique 16. Arrow Diagrams REFERENCES ADDITIONAL REFERENCES INDEX
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Pearson Education (US) Weatherization Technician Level 1
Book SynopsisTable of Contents57.5 Hours (147.5 with Fundamentals of Weatherization) MODULE 33102-10-- WOOD AND MASONRY CONSTRUCTION METHODS MODULE 27203-07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION MODULE 59106-10 – SEALING THE BUILDING ENVELOPE MODULE 59107-10 –INSULATING PIPES, DUCTS, & WATER HEATERS
£74.06
Pearson Education (US) ES2910909 SMAW Beads And Fillet Welds Trainee
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Pearson Education (US) Instrumentation Trainee Guide Level 2
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsCraft-Related Mathematics(15 Hours) Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-103264-4 Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-103280-4 (Module ID 12201-03) Covers measurement of mass, weight, pressure, temperature, and flow, conversion of units, and their application to instrumentation. Instrumentation Drawings and Documents, Part Two (20 Hours) Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-103265-1 Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-103281-1 (Module ID 12202-03) Covers reading and interpreting piping and instrumentation drawings, loop sheets, flow diagrams, isometrics, and orthographics, to enable identification of types of instrumentation and the specifications for installation. Principlesof Welding for Instrumentation (10 Hours) Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-103266-8 Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-103282-8 (Module ID 12203-03) Introduces welding procedures used during instrument installation, including basic techniques and applications, safety precautions, equipment, and basic brazing and welding procedures. ProcessControlTheory (20 Hours) Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-103267-5 Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-103283-5 (Module ID 12204-03) Introduces basic components and principles of operation of control systems found in industrial settings. Covers most common modes of control and their advantages and disadvantages. Reinforces fundamentals and reviews types of controls, individual components, and their roles in typical control loops. Detectors,SecondaryElements,Transducers, and Transmitters (20 Hours) Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-103269-9 Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-103285-9 (Module ID 12205-03) Introduces instrumentation elements and their principles of operation. Covers identification of variables measured by each element and selection of the proper types of devices in an instrument loop using the device’s technical manuals, specification sheets, pictures, or actual samples. Controllers,Recorders,and Indicators(10 Hours) Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-103270-5 Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-103286-6 (Module ID 12206-03) Covers theory of operation and application of industry-standard process controllers, recorders, indicators, and pneumatic and electronic equipment. ControlValves, Actuators,and Positioners (15 Hours) Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-103271-2 Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-103287-3 (Module ID 12207-03) Covers the construction, operation, and uses of a variety of control valves, actuators, and positioners, including identification and selection of control valves using applicable specifications and schematics. Relays and Timers (7.5 Hours) Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-103272-9 Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-103288-0 (Module ID 12208-03) Presents the principles of operation and different variables measured by instrumentation relays and timers. Describes the selection of types of devices in a loop using specification sheets or samples. Switchesand PhotoelectricDevices(5 Hours) Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-103273-6 Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-103289-7 (Module ID 12209-03) Covers principles of operation and different variables measured by instrumentation switches and photoelectric devices and the selection of types of devices in a loop using specification sheets or samples. Filters, Regulators, and Dryers (7.5 Hours) Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-103274-3 Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-103290-3 (Module ID 12210-03) Presents the construction, operation, and uses of filters, regulators, and dryers. Covers identification and selection of the correct component for installation using applicable specifications and schematics. Analyzers and Monitors (5 Hours) Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-103275-0 Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-103291-0 (Module ID 12211-03) Presents instrumentation used to sample, analyze, and/or monitor industrial processes and includes the principles of their operation. Covers recognition and selection of instrumentation using technical manuals, specification sheets, pictures, or actual equipment samples. Panel-MountedInstruments (7.5 Hours) Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-103277-4 Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-103293-4 (Module ID 12212-03) Explains selection of instruments to be panel-mounted, locating the instruments using drawings, and procedures for installing the instruments into the panels. Installing Field-MountedInstruments (25 Hours) Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-103278-1 Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-103294-1 (Module ID 12213-03) Covers selection and mounting of instruments at locations other than panels, including stand mounting, in-line mounting, structure mounting, strap mounting, and insertion mounting. Racewaysfor Instrumentation (17.5 Hours) Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-103279-8 Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-103295-8 (Module ID 12214-03) Introduces raceways and covers identification and selection of conduit, raceways, wireways, cable trays, fittings, and NEC® requirements for installation.
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Pearson Education (US) Welding Level 1 Trainee Guide Hardcover
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Pearson Education (US) Scaffolding Trainee Guide in Spanish
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Pearson Education (US) Estimating in Building Construction
Book SynopsisAbout our author Steven J. Peterson is a professor of construction management at Weber State University, where he joined the faculty in 2000. His specialty is the business side of running a construction company and managing construction projects. He is the author of Construction Accounting and Financial Management (2013), Construction Estimating Using Excel (2018), and Pearson's Pocket Guide to Construction Management (2012). He is the coauthor of Estimating in Building Construction (2019). Before becoming a professor, Steven spent 15 years working in the construction industry. He received an MBA and a BS in engineering from the University of Utah and is a licensed professional engineer.Table of Contents1. INTRODUCTION TO ESTIMATING1 - 1 General Introduction1 - 2 Estimating Methods Detailed Estimate Assembly Estimating Square-Foot Estimates Parametric Estimates Model Estimating Project Comparison Estimates1 - 3 Estimating Opportunities1 - 4 The Estimator1 - 5 Quantity Surveying1 - 6 Types of Bids1 - 7 Contract Documents1 - 8 Bidding Information1 - 9 Availability of Contract Documents1 - 10 Sources of Estimating InformationWeb ResourcesReview Questions2. CONTRACTS, BONDS, AND INSURANCE2 - 1 The Contract System2 - 2 Types of Agreements Lump-Sum Agreement (Stipulated Sum, Fixed Price) Unit-Price Agreement Cost-Plus-Fee Agreement2 - 3 Agreement Provisions2 - 4 Bonds Bid Bond Performance Bond Payment Bond2 - 5 Obtaining Bonds2 - 6 InsuranceWeb ResourceReview Questions3. PROJECT MANUAL3 - 1 Introduction3 - 2 Construction Specifications Institute3 - 3 Invitation to Bid (Advertisement for Bids)3 - 4 Instructions to Bidders (Information for Bidders)3 - 5 Bid Form3 - 6 Form of Owner - Contractor Agreement3 - 7 General Conditions3 - 8 Supplementary General Conditions3 - 9 Specifications3 - 10 Alternates3 - 11 Addenda3 - 12 Errors in the SpecificationsWeb ResourcesReview Questions4. THE ESTIMATE4 - 1 Roll of Estimating4 - 2 Organization4 - 3 Notebook4 - 4 To Bid or Not to Bid4 - 5 Planning the Estimate4 - 6 Site Investigation4 - 7 Quantity Takeoff4 - 8 Materials4 - 9 Labor4 - 10 Equipment4 - 11 Specialty Contractors4 - 12 Overhead and Contingencies4 - 13 Profit and Home Office Costs4 - 14 Workup Sheets4 - 15 Summary Sheet4 - 16 Errors and OmissionsWeb ResourcesReview Questions5. COMPUTERS IN ESTIMATING5 - 1 Overview5 - 2 Benefits and Dangers of Computerized Estimating5 - 3 Spreadsheets5 - 4 Specialized Estimating Software5 - 5 Takeoff Software5 - 6 Building Information Modeling Model Creation Limitations and Potential Problems Uses in Estimating Potential Effects of BIM on Estimating Extracting Quantities from Revit Exporting Quantities to ExcelWeb ResourcesReview Questions6. OVERHEAD AND CONTINGENCIES6 - 1 Overhead6 - 2 Home Office Overhead6 - 3 Job Overhead (General Conditions, Direct Overhead)6 - 4 Scheduling6 - 5 Contingencies6 - 6 Checklist Undistributed Labor Temporary Buildings, Enclosures, and Facilities Temporary Office Barricades and Signal Lights Temporary Utilities Repairs and Protection Relocating Utilities Cleaning Permits Professional Services Labor Burdens and Taxes Bonds and Insurance Miscellaneous Equipment and ServicesWeb ResourcesReview Questions7. LABOR7 - 1 Labor Hours and Productivity7 - 2 Fair Labor Standards Act7 - 3 Davis-Bacon Act7 - 4 Unions-Wages and Rules7 - 5 Open Shop7 - 6 Labor Burden7 - 7 Pricing LaborWeb ResourcesReview Questions8. EQUIPMENT8 - 1 General8 - 2 Equipment Productivity8 - 3 Operating Costs8 - 4 Ownership Costs8 - 5 Leasing Costs8 - 6 Rental Costs8 - 7 Miscellaneous Tools8 - 8 Cost Accounting8 - 9 Mobilization8 - 10 ChecklistReview Questions9. SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS9 - 1 Specialty Contractors9 - 2 Request for Quote9 - 3 Writing a Scope of Work9 - 4 Checking Specialty Contractor Bids9 - 5 Selecting Specialty ContractorsReview Questions10. EXCAVATION10 - 1 General10 - 2 Specifications10 - 3 Soil10 - 4 Calculating Excavation10 - 5 Equipment10 - 6 Earthwork-New Site Grades and Rough Grading Cross-Section Method Average End Area10 - 7 Perimeter and Area10 - 8 Topsoil Removal10 - 9 General Excavation10 - 10 Special Excavation10 - 11 Backfilling10 - 12 Excess and Borrow10 - 13 Spreading Topsoil, Finish Grade10 - 14 Landscaping10 - 15 Pumping (Dewatering)10 - 16 Rock Excavation10 - 17 Subcontractors10 - 18 Excavation Checklist10 - 19 Piles10 - 20 Pile Checklist10 - 21 Asphalt PavingWeb ResourcesReview Questions11. CONCRETE11 - 1 Concrete Work11 - 2 Estimating Concrete11 - 3 Reinforcing11 - 4 Vapor Retarder11 - 5 Accessories11 - 6 Concrete Finishing11 - 7 Curing11 - 8 Transporting Concrete11 - 9 Forms11 - 10 Form Liners11 - 11 Checklist11 - 12 Precast Concrete11 - 13 Specifications11 - 14 Estimating11 - 15 Precast Tees11 - 16 Precast Slabs11 - 17 Precast Beams and Columns11 - 18 Miscellaneous Precast11 - 19 Precast Costs11 - 20 Precast ChecklistWeb ResourcesReview Questions12. MASONRY12 - 1 General12 - 2 Specifications12 - 3 Labor12 - 4 Bonds (Patterns)12 - 5 Concrete Masonry Concrete Block12 - 6 Specifications-Concrete Masonry12 - 7 Estimating-Concrete Masonry12 - 8 Clay Masonry12 - 9 Specifications-Brick12 - 10 Estimating Brick12 - 11 Specifications-Tile12 - 12 Estimating Tile12 - 13 Stone Masonry12 - 14 Specifications-Stone12 - 15 Estimating Stone12 - 16 Mortar12 - 17 Accessories12 - 18 Reinforcing Bars12 - 19 Cleaning12 - 20 Equipment12 - 21 Cold Weather12 - 22 Subcontractors12 - 23 ChecklistWeb ResourcesReview Questions13. METALS13 - 1 General13 - 2 Structural Metal13 - 3 Structural Metal Framing13 - 4 Metal Joists13 - 5 Metal Decking13 - 6 Miscellaneous Structural Metal13 - 7 Metal Erection Subcontractors13 - 8 Miscellaneous Metals13 - 9 Metal ChecklistWeb ResourcesReview Questions14. WOOD14 - 1 Frame Construction14 - 2 Board Measure14 - 3 Floor Framing14 - 4 Wall Framing Exterior Walls Interior Walls14 - 5 Ceiling Assembly14 - 6 Roof Assembly14 - 7 Trim14 - 8 Labor14 - 9 Wood Systems14 - 10 Wood Trusses14 - 11 Laminated Beams and Arches14 - 12 Wood Decking14 - 13 Plywood Systems14 - 14 Wood ChecklistWeb ResourcesReview Questions15. THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION15 - 1 Waterproofing and Dampproofing15 - 2 Membrane Waterproofing15 - 3 Integral Method15 - 4 Painted Method15 - 5 Insulation15 - 6 Air and Water Barriers15 - 7 Aluminum and Vinyl Siding, Soffit, and Fascia15 - 8 Stucco15 - 9 Roofing15 - 10 Roof Areas15 - 11 Asphalt Shingles15 - 12 Wood Shingles15 - 13 Slate Shingles15 - 14 Clay and Concrete Tile15 - 15 Sheets, Tile, and Shingles Formula15 - 16 Metal Roofing15 - 17 Roof Insulation15 - 18 Built-up Roofing15 - 19 Membrane Roofing15 - 20 Flashing and Trim15 - 21 Roofing Accessories15 - 22 Labor15 - 23 Equipment15 - 24 Caulking15 - 25 ChecklistWeb ResourcesReview Questions16. DOORS AND WINDOWS16 - 1 Window and Curtain Wall Frames16 - 2 Accessories16 - 3 Doors16 - 4 Prefitting and Machining (Premachining) Doors16 - 5 Prefinishing Doors16 - 6 Door Frame16 - 7 Hardware16 - 8 Accessories16 - 9 Checklist for Doors and Frames16 - 10 GlassReview Questions17. FINISHES17 - 1 Drywall and Wetwall Construction17 - 2 Supporting Construction17 - 3 Types of Assemblies17 - 4 Drywall Types17 - 5 Drywall Accessories17 - 6 Estimating Drywall17 - 7 Column Fireproofing17 - 8 Wetwall Construction17 - 9 Plaster17 - 10 Lath17 - 11 Accessories17 - 12 Suspended Ceilings17 - 13 Flooring17 - 14 Wood Flooring17 - 15 Laminate Flooring17 - 16 Resilient Flooring17 - 17 Carpeting17 - 18 Tile17 - 19 Wood Panels17 - 20 Painting17 - 21 Finishes ChecklistWeb ResourcesReview Questions18. ELECTRICAL18 - 1 Electrical Work18 - 2 Single Contracts18 - 3 Separate Contracts18 - 4 Coordination Requirements18 - 5 Electrical Estimates18 - 6 Electrical Estimates Using Assemblies18 - 7 Detailed Electrical Estimates18 - 8 Conduit and Wiring18 - 9 ChecklistReview Questions19. PLUMBING19 - 1 Plumbing Work19 - 2 Single Contracts19 - 3 Separate Contracts19 - 4 Coordination Requirements19 - 5 Plumbing Estimates19 - 6 Plumbing Estimates Using Assemblies19 - 7 Detailed Plumbing Estimates19 - 8 Piping19 - 9 Fire Sprinklers19 - 10 ChecklistReview Questions20. HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING20 - 1 HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning) Work20 - 2 Single Contracts20 - 3 Separate Contracts20 - 4 Coordination Requirements20 - 5 HVAC Estimates20 - 6 HVAC Estimating Using Assemblies20 - 7 Detailed HVAC Estimates20 - 8 ChecklistReview Questions21. PROFIT21 - 1 Profit21 - 2 Assessing Risk21 - 3 Assessing the CompetitionReview Questions22. OTHER ESTIMATING METHODS22 - 1 Overview22 - 2 Project Comparison Method22 - 3 Square-Foot Estimating22 - 4 Assembly EstimatingWeb ResourceReview QuestionsAppendicesA. Drawings and Outline Specifications for Small Commercial BuildingB. Drawings and Outline Specifications for Residential Building ProjectC. Drawings and Outline Specifications for Commercial Building ProjectD. Drawings for Billy's C-StoreE. Drawings and Outline Specifications for Real Estate OfficeF. BidSimG. ConversionsH. Sample Equipment CostsI. Common Terms Used in the Building IndustryJ. Spreadsheets
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Pearson Education (US) Pipeline Corrosion Control Trainee Guide Level 1
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAOCCC-17 Abnormal Operating Conditions Control CenterCT2_1-17 Verify Test Lead ContinuityCT2_2-17 Repair Damaged Test LeadsCT2_3-17 Install Test Leads by Non-Exothermic Welding MethodsCT2_4-17 Install Test Leads by Exothermic Welding MethodsCT3_0-17 Obtain a Voltage and Current Output Reading from a Rectifier to Verify Proper PerformanceCT4_1-17 Troubleshoot RectifierCT4_2-17 Repair or Replace Defective Rectifier ComponentsCT4_3-17 Adjust RectifierCT5_1-17 Examine for Mechanical Damage on Buried or Submerged PipeCT5_2-17 Examine for External Corrosion on Buried or Submerged PipeCT5_3-17 Inspect the Condition of External Coating on Buried or Submerged PipeCT7_1-17 Visual Inspection of Atmospheric CoatingsCT7_2-17 Prepare Surface for Coating Using Hand and Power ToolsCT7_3-17 Prepare Surface for Coating by Abrasive Water BlastingCT7_4-17 Prepare Surface for Coating by Abrasive Blasting Media other than WaterCT7_5-17 Apply Coating Using Hand Application MethodsCT7_6-17 Apply Coating Using Spray ApplicationCT7_7-17 Perform Coating InspectionCT12_0-17 Visually Inspect Internal Pipe Surface
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Pearson Education (US) Electrical Trainee Guide Level 4
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsLoad Calculations: Feeders and Services (20 Hours) Trainee $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480538-2 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480539-9 (Module ID 26401-17) Topics include basic calculation procedures for commercial and residential applications. Health Care Facilities (10 Hours) Trainee $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480540-5 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480541-2 (Module ID 26402-17) Covers the installation of electric circuits in health care facilities, including the requirements for life safety and critical circuits. Standby and Emergency Systems (10 Hours) Trainee $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480543-6 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480544-3 (Module ID 26403-17) Explains the NEC® requirements for electric generators and storage batteries. Basic Electronic Theory (10 Hours) Trainee $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480546-7 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480545-0 (Module ID 26404-17) Explains the function and operation of basic electronic devices, including semiconductors, diodes, rectifiers, and transistors. Fire Alarm Systems (15 Hours) Trainee $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480547-4 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480548-1 (Module ID 26405-17) Covers fire alarm control units, Digital Alarm Communicator Systems (DACS), wiring for alarm initiating and notification devices, and alarm system maintenance. Specialty Transformers (10 Hours) Trainee $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480549-8 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480550-4 (Module ID 26406-17) Covers various types of transformers and their applications. Also provides information on selecting, sizing, and installing these devices. Advanced Controls (20 Hours) Trainee $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480551-1 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480552-8 (Module ID 26407-17) Discusses applications and operating principles of solid-state controls, reduced-voltage starters, and adjustable frequency drives. Also covers basic troubleshooting procedures. HVAC Controls (15 Hours) Trainee $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480553-5 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480554-2 (Module ID 26408-17) Provides a basic overview of HVAC systems and their controls. Also covers electrical troubleshooting and NEC® requirements. Heat Tracing and Freeze Protection (10 Hours) Trainee $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480555-9 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480556-6 (Module ID 26409-17) Covers heat tracing systems along with their applications and installation requirements. Motor Operation and Maintenance (10 Hours) Trainee $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480557-3 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480558-0 (Module ID 26410-17) Covers motor cleaning, testing, and preventive maintenance. Also describes basic troubleshooting procedures. Access Card: $97 978-0-13-415702-3 NCCERconnect + Trainee Guide: $122 978-0-13-427454-6 Medium-Voltage Terminations/Splices (10 Hours) Trainee $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480561-0 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480560-3 (Module ID 26411-17) Offers an overview of the NEC® and cable manufacturers’ requirements for medium-voltage terminations and splices. Special Locations (20 Hours) Trainee $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480562-7 Instructor $20 ISBN 978-0-13-480563-4 (Module ID 26412-17) Describes NEC® requirements for selecting and installing equipment, enclosures, and devices in special locations including places of assembly, theaters, carnivals, agricultural buildings, marinas, temporary installations, wired partitions, and swimming pools. Fundamentals of Crew Leadership (20 Hours) (Module ID 46101-11; see p. 69) Trainee $43 ISBN 978-0-13-293711-5 Instructor $43 ISBN 978-0-13-293726-9
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Pearson Education (US) Mississippi Welding Level 2 Trainee Guide
Book SynopsisThe 5th edition of this exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions and a whole lot more! Key content includes Welding Symbols, Reading Welding Detail Drawings, Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals, Preheating and Post heating of Metals, GMAW & FCAW - Equipment and Filler Metals, GMAW & FCAW Plate, GTAW - Equipment and Filler Metal, and GTAW Plate.
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Pearson Education (US) Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Level 4
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsDESCRIPTION This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions and a whole lot more! Key content includes Preventative and Predictive Maintenance, Advanced Blueprint Reading, Compressors and Pneumatic Systems, Reverse Alignment, Laser Alignment, Introduction to Supervisory Skills Troubleshooting and Repairing Pumps and Gearboxes. TABLE OF CONTENTS (Total Level Hours: 170) 32401-09 Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (10 Hours) Explains preventive and descriptive maintenance and nondestructive testing, and introduces the basic techniques for testing. Also describes lubricant analysis, and acoustic, infrared, and vibration testing. 32402-09 Advanced Blueprint Reading (25 Hours) Describes the use of drawing sets to obtain information about a system; explains the process of identifying a part of a machine for repair or replacement from a set of drawings. 32403-09 Compressors and Pneumatic Systems (35 Hours) Describes theory and practice of compressing and transporting gases. Explains the types and principles of compressors and compressed air treatment equipment, and compressed air use and safety. 32404-09 Reverse Alignment (30 Hours) Describes preparation for dial indicator reverse alignment, and explains the procedures for setting up reverse alignment jigs. Explains graphic and mathematical techniques for aligning equipment, based on reverse dial indicator measurements. 32405-09 Laser Alignment (25 Hours) Describes alignment with laser alignment systems. Explains the use of one system, and uses that system to demonstrate principles. NEW! 32406-09 Introduction to Supervisory Skills (15 Hours) Describes the skills that must be learned for the craftsperson who plans to move into leadership roles. Introduces human resource criteria and concepts for the first time in the series. 32407-09 Troubleshooting and Repairing Pumps (10 Hours) Explains how to inspect, troubleshoot, disassemble, assemble, and install a pump. Also describes the process of preparing for start-up. 32408-09 Troubleshooting and Repairing Gearboxes (20 Hours) Describes types and operation of gearboxes, and gearbox diagnostics. Explains how to troubleshoot, remove, and disassemble gearboxes, how to identify gear wear patterns, and how to install and maintain gearboxes.
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Pearson Education (US) Plumbing Trainee Guide Level 1
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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.
£56.65
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
£44.64
CRC Press Conciliation of Construction Industry Disputes
Book SynopsisConciliation of Construction Industry Disputes describes Conciliation as it has evolved and been practised in Ireland for the past 25 years and provides readers with practical guidance on this Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) method. Conciliation combines advantages of both mediation and adjudication and has been very widely practiced in Ireland over the last 25 years. It is low cost, quick and has been hugely successful. It continues to be the most used and preferred method of resolution of disputes in Irish construction contracts despite the introduction of statutory adjudication. The book includes a comparison of the various methods of ADR and will assess how Conciliation fits into them, noting the pros and cons of each. Conciliation is described in detail and the reasons for its success are analysed.This book provides comprehensive guidance on how conciliation should be conducted to maximise its chance of being successful. Drawing on his wide experience of resoTable of Contents1. The Construction Industry and its disputes. 2. Third party involvement in the resolution of construction contract disputes. 3. Resolutions imposed by a third party. 4. Consensual resolution of disputes. 5. Conciliation of Construction Contract Disputes in Ireland. 6. The use of other Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods in the Irish Construction Industry. 7. The role of the Conciliator’s Recommendation in Irish conciliation.. 8. Choosing and appointing the conciliator. 9. The Initial Meeting. 10. Conducting the conciliation. 11. The Conciliator's Recommendation. 12. Multi-Party Disputes. 13. Conciliation and the Law. 14. Summary and Conclusions.
£118.75
Taylor & Francis Ltd Bituminous Binders and Mixes Rilem Report
Book SynopsisThe aim of the studies presented in this report is the implementation of rational concepts and testing procedures for the design and manufacture of bituminous materials for applications in pavement construction. Practical test procedures are recommended for binder evaluation, mix design and performance assessment of bituminous materials. The three main topics addressed are binder testing, mix design and mechanical testing of mixtures. Each is examined through interlaboratory tests and there is a literary review of existing practices and methods for the production of polymer modified binders, mixture design and the mechanical properties of mixtures.Trade Review'At a time of profound changes in experimental procedures and specifications for asphalts, this book will be a source of information and reference not only for research scientists but also for highway engineers and practitioners ' - IAT NewsTable of ContentsBituminous binders. Testing and appraisal of polymer modified road bitumens. Interlaboratory tests on the rheology of bituminous binders. Mixture design. State of the art report on mix design. Interlaboratory tests on mix design. Mechanical testing of mixtures. State of the art on complex modulus and fatigue of bituminous mixes. Interlaboratory tests on modulus and fatigue testing
£58.89
CRC Press Quality Management in Construction Projects
Book SynopsisThe first edition published in 2010. The response was encouraging and many people appreciated a book that was dedicated to quality management in construction projects. Since it published, ISO 9000: 2008 has been revised and ISO 9000: 2015 has published. The new edition will focus on risk-based thinking which must be considered from the beginning and throughout the project life cycle. There are quality-related topics such as Customer Relationship, Supplier Management, Risk Management, Quality Audits, Tools for Construction Projects, and Quality Management that were not covered in the first edition. Furthermore, some figures and tables needed to be updated to make the book more comprehensive.Table of Contents1. Overview of Quality2. Quality Management System3. Construction Projects4. Quality in Construction Projects5. Operation and Maintenance6. Facility Management7. Assessment of QualityAppendix A: Design Review ChecklistsAppendix B: Major Activities during the Construction Processin Building Construction ProjectAppendix C: Content of Contractor’s Quality Control Plan
£47.49
Taylor & Francis Ltd Ethics for the Built Environment
Book SynopsisPraise for Construction Project Management by Peter Fewings: The complexity of the subject matter has at least been reinforced in an informative document with a large helping of common sense ... written in a comprehensive and well structured manner. Building Engineer MagazineEthics are not an optional extra for the professional in the built environment sector. Whether you''re a civil engineer, an architect or a construction project manager, an understanding of the ethical context of your work is an institutional requirement and a commercial demand, not to mention a matter of personal pride.Sometimes, as a construction professional you will be faced with complicated dilemmas, as commercial responsibilities clash with health and safety, environmental or competition concerns. Peter Fewings brings together practical construction project management experience with ethical theory to establish how best to deal with difficult issues.Table of ContentsPart One: Principles and Issues Introduction 1. Development of an Ethical Framework 2. Dilemmas and Decision Making 3. Corporate Social Responsibility 4. Professional Codes 5. Human Resource Ethics 6. Health and Safety 7. Planning 8. Sustainability 9. Trust and Relationships 10. Bribery and Corruption 11. Good Faith Part Two: Industry Survey Case Studies 12. Corporate Social Responsibility 13. Partnering 14. Collusion 15. Project Agreements vs. False Employment 16. Health and Safety 17. Planning 18. Training 19. Quality 20. Sustainable Contracting 21. Trust and Relationships 22. Making it Work
£51.29
Taylor & Francis Ltd Managing Knowledge in the Construction Industry
Book SynopsisKnowledge management presents a new way of understanding organizations and companies, and is especially suited to sophisticated and highly technical firms and operations such as those in the construction industry. This new book draws on hard data from three separate research programs in Sweden and shows how the concept of knowledge can make sense in the construction industry, an industry which can be viewed in essence as being engaged in the material transformation of nature into buildings. In particular it explores and examines three different businesses: a medium sized construction firm; Wingårdh Architecture, Sweden's most prestigious architecture firm; and BESAB, a specialist concrete injection firm working on underground construction. An emerging theme is the situational and context-bound nature of knowledge in the construction industry, thus showing knowledge to be a remarkably heterogeneous concept.A range of readers should find the book useful, from studenTrade Review"Managing Knowledge in the Construction Industry provides a challenging and stimulating account, invoking theoretical resources that are sometimes surprising, but consistently leading to interesting and useful insights.""As a theoretically sophisticated, yet empirically grounded, window into the lived experience of various actors in the construction sector, the book has a great deal to offer."- Nick Marshall, Centre for Research in Innovation Management, University of BrightonTable of Contents1. Managing Knowledge in the Construction Industry 2. Site Manager Work and the Use of Coaching 3. Architectural Work as Practice: Materialized Semiosis 4. Knowing the Concrete: Knowledge and Skills in a Specialist Construction Company 5. Knowledge and Construction Work: Concluding Remarks
£147.25
John Wiley & Sons Inc Construction Funding
Book SynopsisThe Fourth Edition of the classic Construction Funding acquaints professionals and students alike with the critical tools needed for developing any successful real estate venture. Using a case example of an actual apartment development, Construction Funding walks the reader through each phase of the project, offering invaluable guidance on selecting markets, rating sites, choosing construction professionals, raising capital, understanding financing options, and mastering cash flow management.Table of ContentsPrologue: Habitat, Sustainability, and Stormwater Management xi Acknowledgments xiii 1 Rainwater as the Resource 1 1.1 The Water Balance as a Guide for Sustainable Design 1 1.2 The Water Balance by Region 7 1.3 Arid Environments: The Southern California Model 11 The Energy Demand for Water in Southern California 13 1.4 The Altered Water Balance and Hydrologic Impacts 16 Imperviousness 16 Increased Volume of Runoff 20 1.5 The Impacts of Development on the Hydrologic Cycle 24 Reduced Groundwater Recharge 24 Reduced Stream Base Flow 25 Altered Stream Channel Morphology 26 Water Supply Impacts 26 1.6 The Historic Approach: Detention System Design 27 1.7 Stormwater Volume Methodologies 30 2 Stormwater Hydrology and Quality 33 2.1 Overland Flow: The Beginning of Runoff 33 2.2 Regional Hydrology 35 Wetlands 36 First-Order Streams 38 2.3 Stormwater Volume 39 2.4 The Water Quality Impacts of Land Development 40 Increased Pollutants in Urban Runoff 43 2.5 The Chemistry of Urban Runoff Pollution 44 2.6 Understanding Pollutant Transport in Stormwater 47 Stormwater Quantity and Quality 47 Particulates 48 Solutes 49 3 Land as the Resource 51 3.1 Historic Patterns of Land Development 51 3.2 Sustainable Site Design 58 3.3 Watershed Setting and Physical Context 58 3.4 Smart Growth Issues 59 Changes Related to Development 59 3.5 Conflict between Desired Land Use and Sustainability 61 3.6 Physical Determinants of Land Development 62 Geology 62 Physiography 65 Topography 66 Soil and Subsurface Conditions 67 3.7 Urban Communities with Combined Sewer Overflows 68 End of the Sewer 71 Other Urban Infrastructure 73 3.8 The Living Building and Zero Net Water Use 74 4 The Planning Process for LID 79 4.1 Sustainable Site Planning Process with Stormwater Management 79 Guideline 1: Understand the Site 79 Guideline 2: Apply LID Conservation Design 80 Guideline 3: Manage Rainfall Where It Originates 81 Guideline 4: Design with Operation and Maintenance in Mind 83 Guideline 5: Calculate Runoff Volume Increase and Water Quality Impacts 85 4.2 Overview of the Site Design Process for LID 86 5 The Legal Basis for LID: Regulatory Standards and LID Design Criteria 95 5.1 The Land–Water Legal Process 95 Common Law 95 Federal Water Quality Law 96 Federal Land Use Law 97 5.2 The Evolution of Land Development Regulation 98 5.3 The Regulatory Framework 100 Pennsylvania Land Use Law 101 Pennsylvania Water Law 102 California Land Use Law 103 California Water Law 104 5.4 Stormwater Management Regulations 105 Volume Control 105 Volume Control Criteria 106 Volume Control Guideline 108 Peak-Rate Control Guideline 108 Water Quality Protection Guideline 109 Stormwater Standards for Special Areas 110 Legal Implications of Green Infrastructure 110 6 LID Design Calculations and Methodology 113 6.1 Introduction to Stormwater Methodologies 113 6.2 Existing Methodologies for Runoff Volume Calculations 114 Runoff Curve Number Method 114 Small Storm Hydrology Method 117 Infiltration Models for Runoff Calculations 119 Urban Runoff Quality Management 119 6.3 Existing Methodologies for Peak-Rate/Hydrograph Estimates 120 The Rational Method 120 The NRCS (SCS) Unit Hydrograph Method 120 6.4 Computer Models 121 The HEC Hydrologic Modeling System 121 The SCS/NRCS Models: WinTR-20 and WinTR-55 121 The Stormwater Management Model 122 The Source Loading and Management Model 122 Continuous Modeling 123 6.5 Precipitation Data for Stormwater Calculations 123 6.6 Accounting for the Benefits of LID: Linking Volume and Peak Rate 124 6.7 Recommended LID Stormwater Calculation Methodology 124 Methods Involving No Routing 125 Methods Involving Routing 126 6.8 Nonstructural BMP Credits 127 7 Design of LID Systems 131 7.1 Nonstructural Measures 131 Impervious Surface Reduction 131 Limitation of Site Disturbance 132 Site Design with Less Space 132 7.2 Structural Measures 133 7.3 Pervious Pavement with an Infiltration or Storage Bed 134 Types of Porous Pavement 134 Description and Function 136 Pervious Bituminous Asphalt 141 Pervious Portland Cement Concrete 141 Pervious Paver Blocks 141 Reinforced Turf 143 Other Porous Surfaces 144 Potential Applications 144 Pervious Pavement Walkways (Concrete and Asphalt) 144 Rooftop and Impervious Area Connections 144 Water Quality Mitigation 145 7.4 Bioremediation 145 Rain Garden: Design and Function 146 Primary Components of a Rain Garden System 147 7.5 Vegetated Roof Systems 152 Design and Function 154 Design Elements of a Vegetated Roof System 155 Types of Vegetated Roof Systems 155 Dual Media with a Synthetic Retention Layer 158 Potential Applications 158 7.6 Capture–Reuse 158 Rain Barrels and Cisterns 161 Vertical Storage 164 8 Structural Measures: Construction, Operation, and Maintenance 169 8.1 Porous Pavement Systems 169 Construction 169 Storage/Infiltration Bed Dimensions 174 Construction Staging 174 Operation and Maintenance 176 Vacuuming 177 Restoration of Porous Pavements 178 Cost of Porous Pavement 178 8.2 Bioremediation Systems 179 Rain Gardens 179 Construction of a Rain Garden 183 Maintenance of Rain Gardens 183 Cost of Rain Gardens 184 Vegetated Roof Systems 184 Construction of a Vegetated Roof 187 Maintenance of Vegetated Roofs 188 Cost of Vegetated Roofs 188 8.3 Capture–Reuse Systems 188 Construction 188 Volume Reduction 191 Peak-Rate Mitigation 191 Water Quality Mitigation 191 Appendix A: The Stormwater Calculation Process 193 Appendix B: Case Studies 213 B.1 The Transition from Research to Practice 213 B.2 Manuals 215 B.3 LID Manual for Michigan (2008) 219 B.4 Models and Watershed Studies 237 B.5 Design and Construction Projects 251 Index 283
£95.36
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? 261 The tools of the trade 262 Tracking the Trend 263 Trend lengths 264 Channels 265 Resistance and support 266 Charts 266 Line charts 266 Bar charts 267 Candlestick charts 267 Point and figure charts 267 Chart Patterns 268 Head and shoulders 268 Reverse head and shoulders 268 Cup and handle 269 Double tops and bottoms 269 Triangles 269 Flags and pennants 270 Wedges 270 Gaps 270 Moving Averages 270 Simple moving averages (SMA) 271 Other averages 272 Indicators and Oscillators 272 Oscillators 272 Relative Strength Index (RSI) 273 Moving Average Convergence/Divergence (MACD) 273 Crossovers and divergence 273 Bollinger bands 274 Short Term versus Long Term 274 Resources for Technical Analysis 275 Chapter 19: Following Politics and Markets 277 Precious Metals and Skullduggery 277 The controversy over market manipulation 277 The gold market manipulation controversy 279 The Plunge Protection Team (PPT) 280 The profit in market meddling 281 Precious Metals and Geo-Politics 283 Resources on Politics and Markets 284 Chapter 20: Dealing with Taxes 285 Taxable Activity 285 The regular account 286 Capital Gains and Losses 288 Tax-Deductible Activity 289 Special Tax Considerations 289 Gold and silver as collectibles 290 Tax rules for traders 290 Tax Resources to Keep You Up-to-Date 291 The IRS of course! 291 Helpful tax Web sites 291 An ounce of prevention 292 Part V: The Part of Tens 293 Chapter 21: Ten (Nearly) Reminders about Mining Stocks 295 The Company’s Management 295 Financing 296 Earnings and Cash Flow 297 Balance Sheet Strengths 297 Regulatory Environment 298 Hedging and Forward Sales 298 Valuable Projects or Properties 299 Extraction on Cost Per Ounce 299 Political Considerations 300 Chapter 22: Ten Rules for Metals Investors 301 Diversifying Your Vehicles 301 Having Some Bullion Coins 302 Limiting Your Exposure 303 Watching the Markets That Affect Precious Metals 303 Using Options to Boost Performance 304 Adding Alternatives 304 Adjusting along the Way 304 Understanding the Difference between a Correction and a Bear Market 305 Watching Political Trends 306 Monitoring Inflation 306 Chapter 23: Ten Rules for Metals Traders 307 Faking Out the Markets First 307 Having a Plan 308 Avoiding Committing All Your Cash at Once 308 Taking Profits Doesn’t Hurt 309 Using Hedging Techniques 309 Knowing Which Events Move Markets 310 Checking the Trading History 310 Using Stop-Loss Strategies 310 Embracing the Experience of Others 311 Minimizing Transaction Costs 311 Chapter 24: Ten Ways to Limit Risk 313 Staggering Your Entry 313 Using Trailing Stops 314 Diversifying Positions 315 Diversifying in Markets 315 Diversify among Different Vehicles 316 Read the Best Sources 317 Using Protective Puts 318 Avoiding Unstable Political Markets 318 Looking at Past Trading Patterns 319 Taking Some Chips off the Table 319 Index 321
£17.59
John Wiley & Sons Inc A Contractors Guide to the Fidic Conditions of
Book SynopsisThis guide will help the contractor's staff overcome some of the difficulties encountered on a typical international contract using FIDIC forms. The majority of FIDIC-based contracts use the Red Book (Conditions of Contract for Construction), so this book concentrates on the use of those particular forms. Supplementary comments are included in Appendix C for the Yellow Book (Plant & Design-Build) recommended for use where the contractor has a design responsibility. The Contractor is represented on site by the Contractor's Representative who carries the overall responsibility for all the Contractor's on-site activities. In order to provide guidance to the Contractor's Representative and his staff, this book is divided into five sections: A summarized general review of the Red Book from the Contractor's perspective. A review of the activities and duties of the Contractor's Representative in the same clause sequencing as they appear in thTable of ContentsPreface v Acknowledgements and dedication ix Chapter 1 Review of the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Construction (CONS) – ‘The Red Book’ 1 Chapter 2 Activities and duties of the FIDIC Contractor’s Representative discussed in the same order as they appear in the FIDIC Conditions of Contract 105 Chapter 3 Activities and duties of the FIDIC Contractor’s Representative summarised and arranged in time sequence 143 Appendices 157 Appendix A Contractor’s claims under a CONS contract 159 Appendix B Employer’s claims under a CONS contract 161 Appendix C Conditions of Contract for Plant and Design-build (P & DB) – ‘The Yellow Book’ 162 Appendix D Conditions of Contract for EPC/Turnkey projects (EPCT) – ‘The Silver Book’ 165 Appendix E Other FIDIC publications 166 Appendix F Model form for submissions to the Engineer for approval and/or consent 168 Appendix G Model form of daywork/daily record sheets 169 Appendix H Evaluation of cost 171 Appendix I Contractor’s overhead costs 173 Appendix J Model letters for use by the Contractor 178 Introduction to indexes 250 Index of sub-clauses (FIDIC system) 251 Index of sub-clauses (sorted according to FIDIC clause numbering system) 258
£61.16
John Wiley & Sons Inc Build Operate Transfer Paving the Way for
Book SynopsisUsing the Build, Operate, Transfer (BOT) system, private developers design, finance, construct, and operate revenue-producing public projects, and, at the end of the pay-back period, turn projects over to the community.Table of ContentsThe Global Move Toward Public/Private Partnerships. Toll Roads in America--An Old Concept Updated. The Dulles Greenway. Caltrans and the Public/Private Sector Projects. Washington State and Arizona--What Went Wrong? South Carolina's Partnerships for Progress. Canada and the Canadian Atlantic Provinces. Great Britain Host to BOT and DBFO. Trafalgar House, A World Leader in Public/Private-SectorWork. The Channel Tunnel. Kumagai Gumi, Japan's Leading BOT Participant. From the Dardenelles to Durban. The Philippines and Its BOT Vision of the Future. From Indonesia to Thailand--And in Between. Mexico and Its Latin Neighbors. What Does the Future Hold? Index.
£128.66
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Risk Management and Construction
Book SynopsisThe construction industry is subject to more risk and uncertainty than perhaps any other industry. Yet, surprisingly, managerial techniques used to identify, analyse and respond to risk were not applied in the industry until the 80a s. Existing texts deal with the theoretical concepts of risk and the techniques that identify and manage it.Table of ContentsList of figures; List of tables; Forward; Introduction; The aim of the book; Part 1 - Putting risk into perspective:; Introduction; Risk and reward go hand in hand; Risk and contruction; Risk - another four letter word; AGAP (All goes according to plan) and WHIF (What happens if); The people, the process and the risks; Clients of the industry; Have clients' needs changed? Privately financed infrastructure projects; What do clients want?; Investment in property; Consultatns and risk; Contracting and risk; Part II The background to risk and uncertainty:; Introduction; Defining risk and uncertainty; The uncertainty of life and construction projects; Dynamic and static risk; A threat and a challenge; Some fo ther basic rules for risk taking; Risk 'Place your waterline low'; The risky shift phenomenon - what happens when groups make decisions; The risk of not risking; Risk styles; Removing ignorance - and risk; Probability; Converting uncertainty to risk; Decision-making in the construction industry; Intuition; Bias and intuition; Experts and experience; Rules of thumb; Making a model; Reacting to information; Looking at the past to forecast the future; Types of information; Building a decision model to solve a problem; Part III The risk management system: Introduction; Developing a risk management framework; Risk identification; Sources of risk; Dependent and independent risk; Risk classification; Types of risk; Impact of risk; The risk hierarchy; Risk and the general environment; The market/industry risk; The company risk; Project risk and individual risk; Consequence of risk; Risk reponse; Risk retention; Risk reduction; Risk transfer; Risk avoidance; Risk attitude; Summarising risk management; Risk management; Part IV Some of the tools and techniques of risk management: Introduction; Seeing the big picutre and tthe detail; Decision-making techniques; The risk premium; Risk-adjusted discount rate; Subjective probabilities; Decision analysis; Algorithms; Means-end chain; Decision matrix; Strategy; Decision trees; Bayesian theory; Stochastic decision tree analysis; Multi-attribute value theory; Specify the utility function; Case study; Summary; Sensitivity analysis; Spiider Diagram; Monte Carlo simulation; Portofolio theory; The aplication of portfolio analysis in the construction industry; Stochastic dominance; Cumulative distributions of illustrative portfolios; Conclusion; Part V Utility and risk attitude: Introduction; Risk exposure; Utility theory; Expected monetary value; Payoff matrix; The utility function; General types of characteristics of utility functions; The difference between EUV and EMV in practice; The use of utility theory in construction; Basic principle for the aplication of the theory; Part VI Risks and the construction project - money, time and technical risks: Introduction; Money and delivery sequence; Investment and development sequence; Cost considerations; Operational/revenue considerations; The influence of taxation; Value considerations; Design and construction sequence; Time delivery sequence; Contractors and specialist contractors; Technical delivery sequence; A case study of the technical risks faced by the building surveyor; Part VII Sensitivity analysis, breakeven analysis, and scenario analysis: Sensitivity analysis; Breakeven analysis; Scenario analysis; Sensitivity analysis - an application to life cycle costing; Part VIII Risk analysis using Monte Carlo simulation: Probability analysis - extending the sesitivity technique; How it works; Using Monte Carlo simulation in the cost planning of a building; Estimating and price prediction an overview of current practice; Cost planning and risk analysis; Interdependence of items; Risk analysis using probabilities; Risk analysis using Monte Carlo simulation; Considering some probability distributions; Comon distriubtion types; Uniform distribution; Triangular distribution; Normal distribution; A step by step approach to Monte Carlo simulation; Using Monte Carlo simulation on a live project; The result; Questions and Answers; Part IX Constracts and risk: Disagreement and conflict; The purpose of the contract; The fundamental risks - liability and responsibility; Transferring and allocating the risk in the contracts; The principles of control - the theory; The contractual links; Risk avoidance by warrannties and collateral warranties; The types of contract; Contracts and risk tactics; Part X A case study of an oil platform: A practical application of resourced schedule risk analysis; Background; The model; Comparison with deterministic plan; Data; Weather; Project variables; Processing of data; Confidence in the data; Initial results; Conclusion; References and bibliography; Index
£68.36
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Adr and Adjudication in Construction Disputes
Book Synopsisaeo many construction contracts result in legal disputes aeo considerable interest in ADR at present with adjudication endorsed by the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act aeo Featuring the new adjudication clauses of revised standard construction contracts.Trade Review"This is the first book I have seen dedicated to detailed examination of ADR, adjudication and contractual provisions for dispute resolution, and I recommend it to everyone involved in construction industry disputes." Construction LawTable of ContentsContents: Construction Contracts - an inevitable source of conflict?; Arbitration and Litigation: a tarnished reputation; Growth of ADR in the UK, Australia and Hong Kong; Mediation and Conciliation; Adjudication and Expert Determination; Dispute Review Boards and Disputes Advisers; Other Forms of ADR; Practical and legal concerns in using ADR to resolve disputes; Adjudication and the 'Construction' Act; JCT Standard Forms of Contract and associated subcontract forms; General conditions of government contracts for building and civil engineering works; Engineering forms of contracts; New Engineering Form of Contract and the Adjudicator's Contract; Model Rules for Adjudication: Appendices; References; Table of Cases; Index.
£107.96
Wiley Setoff in the Construction Industry
Book SynopsisIf one party to a construction contract does work that turns out to be defective, the other party is allowed by law to ''set off'' or deduct a sum required to make good that defect. This happens frequently in construction contracts and regularly involves large sums of money, disputes, and litigation. It is a complex area of the law with a number of cases, as well as the contractual provisions themselves, which prescribe a party''s right of set-off. This book clearly describes the law and examines the provisions of the main building and civil engineering contracts.Table of ContentsThe nature and history of set-off; Express set-off provisions and adjudication; Order 14 and Order 29 applications and set-off; Set-off clauses from selected standard forms of sub-contract
£107.06
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Procurement Law for Construction and Engineering
Book SynopsisThe cost of preparing and submitting tenders for construction and engineering works is a significant expense to those firms involved and no participant can afford to be ignorant of the law surrounding the procurement process. This new book reviews the law concerning the procurement of construction and engineering works and services, and deals with the development of the common law of tendering including bids, offers, revocation of offers, acceptance and the making of contracts. This book is written from the perspective of English law but considers cases and statutes from a wide variety of common law jurisdictions, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, and the US.Table of ContentsGeneral overview; Bids, offers, revocation of offers, acceptance and formation of contracts; Bids, mistakes, rectification, rescission of contract, rescission of bid despite irrevocable nature of bid and forfeiture of bid deposits; Tenders - the traditional position; Tenders: exceptional cases where remuneration or damages have been recovered by tenderers; The two contract analysis - the tendering contract; Bonds, guarantees and indemnities; Incomplete agreement, therefore no contract; Letter of intent; Tender documents; Judicial review of public tender decisions; Judicial review of federal tender decisions; Public procurement in the European Union; Tender abuses and anti-competitive practices; Table of cases; Table of statutes; Index
£222.26
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Arbitration Practice in Construction Contracts
Book SynopsisSince it came into force on 31 January 1997 the Arbitration Act 1996 has generally been welcomed by users and practitioners in the construction industry. It has fulfilled expectations that it would provide a user-friendly and practical basis of resolving disputes arising from construction contracts in a fair, expeditious and economical way.Trade Review"The fact that this book, by a respected and highly experienced engineer and arbitrator and first published in 1982, has now reached its fifth edition is in itself a tribute to its quality. It is an excellent short guide to a complex subject, written in clear English..." CIArb Journal, November 2001Table of ContentsForeword. Preface to the Fifth Edition. 1. Introduction. 2. Arbitration Agreements. 3. Appointment of the Arbitrator. 4. Jurisdiction of the Arbitrator. 5. The Preliminaries. 6. Evidence. 7. The Hearing. 8. The Award. 9. Costs. 10. Powers of the Court in Relation to the Award. 11. Dispute Avoidance and Management. Appendices. A. Specimen Documents. B. The Arbitration Act 1996. C. The Arbitration Act 1950: Part II. D. The Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulations 1998. E. The Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999. F. The Unfair Arbitration Agreements (Specified Amount) Order 1999. G. Interest Tables. Bibliography. Table of Cases. Index.
£77.36
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Urban Environments and Wildlife Law
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive manual provides guidance to the legal mechanisms used to protect wildlife and to conserve nature in the UK. For each section (e.g. trees, hedgerows, SSIs, protected species) there is an introduction covering the scale of the problem, the level of decline of the species and why there is a need to protect.Trade Review"this is a most practical book...it is well worth the attention of those involved in wildlife conservation or protecting the environment" "It also provides an excellent resource for veterinarians, biologists and others pursuing the many graduate and undergraduate courses which feature wildlife conservation law, ecology or planning." "It should definitely be on appropriate library shelves and course reading lists." The Veterinary Record, Feb 2003Table of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Part 1 Law, Ecology and organisations - An introduction to the law; The principles of classification and ecology; The organisation and administration of nature conservation in the UK;. Part II Species and habitat protection - Species protection under UK law; Habitat and landscape protection under UK law; The protection of trees and hedgerows; European and international wildlife law;. Part III Planning, Urban Environments and Environmental Impact Assessment - Planning, highways and wildlife; Environmental impact assessment; The future; Appendices; Glossary and acronyms; Information sources; Index
£121.55
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Commercial Management in Construction
Book SynopsisThis handbook covers all the practices and procedures the quantity surveyor working in a contractora s office needs to know -- from budgets and forecasts to cost--value comparisons and partnering.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Budgets and Forecasting. Interim Valuations. Subcontractors. Cost value Comparisons. Contracts, certificates and notices. Teamwork and Partnering. Appendices - A Worked Example. Cost Value Ccomparison - an Easy Guide. Bibliography. Glossary of terms. Index.
£41.36
Emerald Publishing Limited Strategic Procurement in Construction
Book SynopsisThis book explores the appropriateness of procurement strategies in certain situations. It argues that organisations should develop strategically aligned supply chains to deliver predictable and sustained performance improvements and asserts that the assumption that one approach is appropriate to manage all cirumstances is flawed.It provides a framework to help organisations develop segmented approaches in the management of their construction supply chains built on ''fit-for-purpose'' relationships. Flowing from this, the appropriateness of operational tools and techniques to effectively manage the critical processes in supply relationship management are also analysed.TTable of ContentsIntroduction: on the appropriateness of Strategy and Operational Practice in Construction Procurement Section A: The UK Construction Industry in Context Section B: Better practice Case Studies in the Effective Management of Construction Procurement Section C: Better Practice Operational Tools and Techniques for Effective Construction Procurement Section D: Towards a Theoretical and Practical Synthesis
£42.28
Emerald Publishing Limited Civil Engineering Construction Contracts
Book SynopsisReflects the changes in various principal civil engineering contracts including the ICE 6th, the New Engineering Contract, the Arbitration and Conciliation Acts and the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1998. This title also includes commentary on the ICE 7th and international contracts.Table of ContentsPreface Table of cases Table of statutes and statutory instruments Introduction General principles of contract law The scope and quality of the agreed work Payment in accordance with the contract Time for performance The contract and third parties Miscellaneous matters associated with civil engineering contracts Extra-contractual entitlements Civil engineering professional services contracts Civil engineering claims: entitlements and evaluation Dispute resolution Particular types of civil engineering contract The ICE Conditions of Contract - Measurement Version (7th Edition, 1999) The Engineering and Construction Contract (2nd Edition and Short Contract) Dispute resolution procedures Appendices Index
£44.65
Emerald Publishing Limited Strategic Risk
Book SynopsisStrategic risks are an order of magnitude greater and, by their very nature. This guide and CD presents an approach to the management of strategic risk, STRATrisk, and an explanation of how to apply the approach. The CD provides video clips and a number of case studies.Trade ReviewReading this report will make company directors think hard - and few will decide to ignore its cogent and direct advice -- Dr Martin Barnes, Executive Director, The Major Projects Association and President, The Association for Project ManagementI thoroughly recommend it -- Lord Broers, President of the Royal Academy of EngineeringTable of ContentsContents of the printed book Why read this guide? Why is strategic risk different? Recommended approach•involvement of the board•culture•communication•the feedback process•organisation for managing risk Applying the approach•management of strategic risk •foreseeable risks•unforeseeable risks and uncertainty•responding to strategic risks•managing unexpected situations Useful tools•horizon scanning •concept mapping•pattern recognition•risk grouping ConclusionAppendix 1: Self-assessment checkAppendix 2: Checklist of strategic risksAppendix 3:Further readingAppendix 4:Contents of CD-ROM, Template for Change Contents of the CD-ROM Introduction•10 minute video introduction•overview•how to use the CD guide Aims of the STRATrisk project•project ambition•our approach•project partners•project timeframe Project phases•methodology•literature review•main findings•industry workshops•PowerPoint presentation•feedback to industry•engagement and testing concepts with Boards•conclusions and recommendations Enabling processes and technologies•the ten-step process•risk hierarchies•concept mapping•pattern recognition and networks•horizon scanning•project risk guidance – RAMP Underpinning knowledge•systems thinking•complexity science•strategy and scenario planning•decision support science•change development Video clips•Introduction to STRATrisk (Einstein video)•Make change early to avoid risk (Peter Birch), courtesy of 50 Lessons•You can never get rid of risk (Sir Peter Middleton), courtesy of 50 Lessons •Decision explorer, courtesy of Banxia NA Appendices•semi-structured research questionnaire•cultural questionnaire•case studies on risk from Reading University•self-assessment check
£72.20
ICE Publishing Managing Reality Second edition. Book 3 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.
£60.00
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.
£58.90
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
£55.25
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
£55.25
Emerald Publishing Limited Construction Planning
Book SynopsisConstruction Planning, 2nd edition is the new edition of the original and highly successful book by Richard H. Neale and David E. Neale, published in 1994.Table of Contents1. The construction environment 2. Construction planning in context 3. Early decisions 4. Planning techniques 5. Resources 6. Monitoring and control 7. Management Information Systems 8. Planning techniques
£38.50
Emerald Publishing Limited Digital Twins in the Built Environment
Book SynopsisDigital Twins in the Built Environment offers a new, comprehensive, systematic and clear view of digital twin development in the architecture, engineering, construction and facilities management sectors. It will help you to uncover the implementation and development of digital twins work and understand how to operate and maintain digital twin assets, buildings and cities.Using a structured approach, the book explains how to create and use digital twins effectively including principles, system architecture, data structure and creation methods for the five layers needed (data acquisition, data transmission, digital model, data/model integration, and services). This is underpinned with real life cases studies of digital twin implementation at asset, building and city levels, revealing every angle that a digital twin can take.This book will cover the definitions and principles of digital twins overviews of typical digital twin implementations
£99.00
Emerald Publishing Limited Designing a Safer Built Environment
Book SynopsisDesigning a Safer Built Environment places the statutory obligations on designers into the real world of commercial projects.Trade ReviewThe Civil Engineering Contractors’ Association represents 300 companies that undertake about 80% of UK infrastructure works. Our members have been increasingly concerned at how risk can be shared equitably, so Designing a Safer Built Environment has come out at just the right time. I was delighted that the author, John Carpenter, asked us for our thoughts on risk, and his book captures these concerns admirably. It should be required reading for any organisation involved in building or maintaining our critical infrastructure. -- Guy Lawson, Director of Civil Engineering Contractors Association North West, UKAll too often there is an inconsistent approach to how buildings and major infrastructure schemes are designed to reduce health and safety risks, during construction and when they are are handed over to the end users for operation, leading to poor quality of buildings and infrastructure. During my discussions with the author, John Carpenter, it soon became apparent that Designing a Safer Built Environment is looking to provide practical guidance for designers to improve their performance on how they manage and mitigate health and safety risks. This book is a must read for any clients involved in delivery of buildings, projects and major infrastructure -- Gary O’Brien, Director, Construction Clients' Leadership Group, UKA well thought out book, giving practical advice to all, and very relevant to designers in all fields and stages of career. -- A well thought out book, giving practical advice to all, and very relevant to designers in all fields and stages of career.
£59.38
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).
£45.00
