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Key Features- Introduction to the Construction Industry – The first two chapters introduce the entire industry: Chapter 1 is a historical perspective of the industry; Chapter 2 is an overview.
- New! Overview of the new Construction Specifications Institute MasterFormat 2004 edition which expanded to 50 Divisions from the 1995 edition with only 16 Divisions.
- New! Stressing the importance of Safety, the authors have completely rewritten the Safety chapter and added more information of OSHA required safe practices and reporting requirements.
- Clear Explanations of Terminology – For students who are not familiar with construction and its vocabulary, all terms are explained, not just defined, to allow application of the information.
- Discussion of impacting trends and research – The latest developments in technology are discussed throughout, newly recognized trends such as LEED Rating System and public/Private Partnerships are considered in the final chapter.
- Coverage of Both Management and Practice – The text is divided into two parts, Construction Management and Construction Practice, covering management, scheduling, estimating, and contracts as well as equipment selection and cost, and building materials and methods.
- Online Resources at www.construction.com – Engineering News-Record (ENR) and other McGraw-Hill construction resources are available at this industry-driven website.
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