Handbook For Building Construction: Administration, Materials, Design, And Safety

Discover how to plan, execute, and understand design requirements for building construction projects This hands-on engineering textbook shows, step by step, how to work through the many stages of a building project—from project planning and material selection through code interpretation, safety, and quality assurance. The book helps you assess design specifications, understand building system standards and requirements, and select the best construction methods for the task at hand. The primary authors were supported by a team of experts, Handbook for Building Construction: Administration, Materials, Design, and Safety covers the full spectrum of building construction activities. You will get best practices and real-world applications with an emphasis on modern delivery methods, including Design/Build, Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC), and project coordination using BIM and other linked software systems. Emphasizes best practices and practical applications for the full range of construction tasks Explains the relevant codes and regulations for structural, mechanical, HVAC, and electrical systems Written by a trio of highly respected construction industry experts

• | Author: Clifford J. Schexnayder, Christine M. Fiori, Doctor
• | Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• | Publication Date: March 30, 2021
• | Number of Pages: 608 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1260456889
• | ISBN-13: 9781260456882