Construction/Civil and Environmental Engineering

Construction Estimating: A Step-by-Step Guide to a Successful Estimate

Construction Estimating: A Step-by-Step Guide to a Successful Estimate
Print Price: 
$39.95
E-book Price: 
$32.00
Bundle Price: 
$48.00
In Stock Date: 
09/30/2011

Karl F. Schmid

This pocket-sized book is a concise guide to the basics of estimating construction costs for residential and light commercial building projects. It provides a step-by-step guide to estimating the total cost of a construction project. It takes readers through five phases that lead to a successful estimate: initial assessment, work analysis, programming, costing and cost distribution and summarization.

Climate Change: The Fork at the End of Now

Climate Change: The Fork at the End of Now
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$79.95
E-book Price: 
$72.00
Bundle Price: 
$119.00
In Stock Date: 
06/15/2011

Micha Tomkiewicz, Ph.D

There are many books on global warming written entirely from a layman’s perspective, and there is a great deal of scientific literature on this subject. But few if any books attempt to bridge the science to those who lack a rigorous background in mathematics, physics and chemistry—but who may be working on careers in environmental science and policy. The new text is designed to introduce the field of global climate change from a scientific perspective—but written in a way that is accessible to students with some or little science background.

Construction Crew Supervision: 50 Take Charge Leadership Techniques & Light Construction Glossary

Construction Crew Supervision
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$32.95
E-book Price: 
$29.95
Bundle Price: 
$40.00
In Stock Date: 
11/01/2009

Karl F. Schmid

In this construction supervisor’s pocket-sized manual, construction managers and field supervisors alike will find a concise tool kit of leadership skills to motivate and marshal workers onsite. It provides solid, common sense guidelines to preempt, use, and refer to, as problems arise—from unexpected work stoppages to getting better performance and productivity from all.

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