The Construction Industry: Processes, Players, and Practices
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.67 (924 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0138638535 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 205 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Readers will get a clear understanding of this major methodology.For the reader with little or no background in the construction industry, this book provides the basic terminology and concepts that will be a foundation for future study.For reference, the author has provided useful additions such as the glossary, appendices, building code charts, and a listing of trade associations.. The reader will learn about the role of each of the players in the construction business, how a project proceeds from start to finish, and about everyday procedures used to keep p
Problems Michael J. Shuell The book is fine, nothing special. Since I'm comparing it to other college textbooks the standards are pretty low. However, it is pretty important to note two things. The first is that it took 6 weeks for me to actually receive the book. Second, the cover and interior of the book are reversed and upside down. This means that unless i remove the cover myself people in class think that I'm reading the book upside-down. I would send the book back, but the semester is nearly a third complete as it is. In essence,. of great value for anyone trying to make it in construction Even though the book was published in 2001 it is still of great value for anyone trying to make it in construction. A lot of pictures, diagrams and drawings make studying easier.. Awful Book AR This book is extremely difficult to read. Its hard to tell if the author was really trying to teach about the construction industry, or impress himself with how many 10 cent words he could stuff into each run on sentence. Sounds like he is more of a bitter washed up architect than an actual authority on the subject. Avoid this book at all costs.
Appendices cover: a narrative of a project sequence; the concept and application of building codes and other construction regulations; sample specification (on regulations); a project checklist; costing; trade associations, standards-generating organizations, governing authorities; and leading firms in the industry. Chapter topics include The construction industry at large, the “players” in construction, the sequence of a project, and communications and documentation. For those involved in architecture and