| Summary: | Designed as practical on-the-ob reference tool. this comprehensive handbook provides concise angineering, design and technological guidelines to assure that every phase in the construction of a building or facility conforms exactly to thr intent of the design - whether it's an earth-fill dam, an office building, a bridge oe a special facility such as a people mover. Written by 17 leading authorities on their respectives subjects, this unique guide ranges from construction safety, surveying, claims avoidance, and the special requirements for public works to guidelines for inspecting every type of heavy highway building and construction. Emphasis throughout is on clearly defined procedures and tests taht can be made to produce the best end product. Full attention is also given to ways to help the contractor complete a project on time, avoid questionable methods and potential quality problems, and prevent litigation as a result of non-adherence to contract requirements. |
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