Handbook for Building Construction: Administration, Materials, Design, and Safety

by Clifford J. Schexnayder and Christine M. Fiori

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Plan, design, execute, and manage building construction projects

This hands-on engineering textbook shows, step-by-step, how to work through the many stages of a building construction project from planning and material selection through compliance, safety, and quality assurance. Written by a pair of highly respected experts in the industry, Handbook for Building Construction: Administration, Materials, Design, and Safety contains best practices, real-world examples, and practical applications. You will discover how to develop design specifications, understand complex codes and regulations, and apply the best methods for building construction jobs of all sizes.

Coverage includes:

  • The construction industry
  • The project team
  • Contract administration
  • Construction Accounting
  • Project Estimating
  • Scheduling projects
  • Risk management
  • Building materials and construction methods
  • Foundations
  • Electrical construction
  • Mechanical piping systems
  • HVAC
  • Energy efficient building systems
  • Software support
  • Productivity and quality management
  • Equipment for building construction
  • Safety




  • ISBN10 1260456889
  • ISBN13 9781260456882
  • Publish Date 26 April 2021 (first published 9 April 2021)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint McGraw-Hill Education
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 608
  • Language English