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Dr. Bentil has nearly 20 years of experience in construction as an estimator, field engineer, project manager, and construction manager. He is an excellent speaker who has presented many technical papers at seminars and conferences in the United States and Europe. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Insitute of Contractors, and other professional societies.
Foreword | |
An Overview of the Construction Industry | |
Introduction to the Construction Process | |
The Key Players in Construction | |
Phases of the Construction Process | |
Types of Construction Projects | |
Sources of Construction Project Information | |
Construction Contract Documents | |
Definition of a Contract | |
Types of Construction Contracts | |
Common Methods of Contracting | |
The Contract package | |
Construction Cost Estimating | |
Definition of a Cost estimate | |
Types of Estimates | |
Phases of the Estimating Process | |
Componenets of a Cost Estimate | |
Sources of Prices | |
Checking a Cost Estimate | |
Contract Procurement | |
Methods of Contract Procurement | |
Bid Preparation | |
Surety Bonds | |
Bid Submission | |
Recording Bids | |
The Building Process | |
Getting Started | |
Important Preliminary Considerations | |
Bid Revision | |
Pre-construction Submittals | |
Construction Schedule | |
Pre-construction Conference | |
Mobilization | |
Purchasing | |
Site Work | |
Scope of Work | |
Site Survey | |
Clearing and Grubbing | |
Demolition | |
Earthwork | |
Basic Construction Materials | |
Wood | |
Concrete | |
Masonry | |
Steel | |
Substructure | |
Slab-on-Grade | |
The Foundation | |
Superstructure - Framing | |
basic Materials | |
Steel Frame Construction | |
Cast-in-Place Concrete | |
Precast Concrete | |
masonry Construction | |
Wood Construction | |
Exterior Closure | |
Curtain Walls | |
Concrete | |
Masonry | |
Glass | |
Metal | |
Wood | |
Roofing | |
Roof Covering | |
Roofing Insulation | |
Roofing Accessories | |
Chapter12. interior Construction | |
Partitions | |
Millwork | |
Finishes | |
Doors, Frames, and Hardware | |
Mechanical Work | |
Components | |
Plumbing Systems | |
Fire Protection Systems | |
HVAC Systems | |
Electrical Work | |
Components | |
Lighting | |
Power | |
Service | |
Motor Control Systems | |
Special Systems | |
Project Management | |
Project Administration | |
Organization | |
Communication | |
Procurement | |
Change Orders | |
Claims and Disputes | |
Value Engineering | |
Safety | |
Project Completion | |
Computer Applications | |
Computer Graphics and Design | |
Electronic Takeoff | |
Cost Estimating | |
Data Management | |
Accounting and Cost Control | |
Planning and Scheduling | |
Appendixes | |
Abbreviations | |
Mathematical Tables and Conversion Factors | |
Major Sub-divisions of the CSI Format | |
Glossary | |
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