Construction Site Planning and Logistical Operations : Site-Focused Management for Builders, Second Edition.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rapp, Randy R.

Contributor:

Benhart, Bradley L.

Series:

Purdue Handbooks in Building Construction Series

Language:

English

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (439 pages)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

2024.

West Lafayette, IN : Purdue University Press, 2024.

Summary:

Organizing and administering a construction site so that the right resources get to the right place in a timely fashion demands strong leadership and a well-defined, disciplined process. Good logistical operations enable profitability, and this book is the essential, muddy boots guide to such management. Written by experienced educator-practitioners, Construction Site Planning and Logistical Operations is a popular guide to the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed by project superintendents, especially, but useful to all constructors. This second edition is updated to include new technologies, resources, and details of operational planning. Leadership imperatives and management techniques remain integrated throughout. The book follows site-related activities from bidding concerns to project closeout. The authors also drill into operational issues such as temporary soils and drainage structures, common equipment, and materials procedures. Primarily geared for professionals of a domestic, midsized, commercial building construction project, the book also includes reference to public and international work, where techniques, practices, and decision making can be substantially different.

Contents:

Cover

CONSTRUCTION SITE PLANNING AND LOGISTICAL OPERATIONS

Title

Copyright

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE

SECTION I. The Project and Site Preplanning

CHAPTER 1. The Project and Site Environment

CHAPTER 2. Project Operational Planning

CHAPTER 3. Due Diligence

CHAPTER 4. Site Organization and Layout

SECTION II. The Site and Field Engineering Issues

CHAPTER 5. Building Layout

CHAPTER 6. Soil and Expedient Drainage

SECTION III. Site Logistics

CHAPTER 7. Site Logistical Procedures and Administration

CHAPTER 8. Earthmoving Operations

CHAPTER 9. Cranes and Hoisting Equipment

SECTION IV. Leadership and Control

CHAPTER 10. Leadership and Communication

CHAPTER 11. Health, Safety, Environment, and Security

CHAPTER 12. Project Planning and Scheduling

CHAPTER 13. Construction Cost Control

CHAPTER 14. Construction Quality Control

SECTION V. Planning for Completion

CHAPTER 15. Site-Related Contract Claims

CHAPTER 16. Project Closeout

INDEX.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781626711044

1626711046

OCLC:

1492957952

Access Restriction:

Open Access Unrestricted online access