Each type of construction has its special characteristics which cannot be compared with those of other building materials. The first building construction designs in the architectural curriculum are planned as masonry or timber buildings. On the basis of these two traditional and elementary building materials, students familiarize themselves with construction details and structural principles, which are also the basis of construction with "modern" materials such as steel, concrete and glass. Basics Building Construction is clearly structured and focused, and explains the characteristics of these important construction materials. The book familiarizes the reader with the most common construction systems, their rules and applications, and enables architectural students to contemplate creative solutions that may also be outside the standardized solutions offered by the construction industry. This compendium combines the successful individual volumes Timber Construction, Masonry Construction and Glass Construction of the BASICS series in one book, which has been expanded by the two new, hitherto unpublished, Steel Construction and Concrete Construction volumes.

Gross - und Megaprojekte zeichnen sich besonders durch Ihre Komplexitat aus. Damit wirksam umzugehen, ist Gegenstand dieses "Management"-Buches. Dabei werden die den Organisationssystemen zu Grunde liegenden Strukturen mit Ansatzen aus den System- und Komplexitatswissenschaften verstandlich gemacht. Im Weiteren wurden aktuelle und wichtige wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse aus der Gross- und Megaprojektforschung genauso verarbeitet wie Erkenntnisse aus Erfolgsprojekten und praktische Erfahrungen. Der Inhalt umspannt dabei viele relevante Themen von komplexen Projekten, Grossprojekten und Megaprojekten mit der Perspektive der Vorbereitungs- (Planungs-) - und Ausfuhrungsphase. Dabei werden Projektgestaltung, Umgang mit Stakeholdern, Projektorganisation, Kosten-, Termin-, und Risikomanagement, Vertrage, Lean Management, Digitalisierung, Mitarbeit und Fuhrung und Erfolgsprojekte beschrieben. Das Buch bietet sowohl einen grundlegenden als auch einen vertiefenden Einblick in die Welt des Gross- und Megaprojektmanagements von Bauprojekten/ Infrastrukturprojekten und eignet sich damit sowohl fur Einsteiger als auch fur Experten.

Aussschreibungs- und Vergabeverfahren von Bauleistungen bergen auch fur den Auftragnehmer in der Angebotsphase Tucken und Fallstricke. Die komplexe Thematik kommt in der Ausbildung an Hochschulen und Universtitaten oft viel zu kurz. Dieses praxisnahe Fachbuch erklart die Verfahren und die Vorgehensweisen Schritt fur Schritt. Bezuge zu den relevanten Gesetzen und Verordnungen (VOB/A und HOAI) ermoglichen dem Auftragnehmer ein strukturiertes Herangehen und eine fehlerfreie und regelkonformeTeilnahme und Angebotsabgabe.
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Die Kalkulationsmethode nach Opitz, die seit den 1940er Jahren nahezu unverandert zur Kostenermittlung von Bauleistungen herangezogen wird, bedarf einer dringenden Erganzung. Wahrend die Produktionskosten mit dieser Methode durchaus exakt ermittelt werden, bleiben die aus den Projektrisiken resultierenden Kosten unberucksichtigt. Diese werden bisher uber einen pauschalen Wagnis- und Gewinnzuschlag nur scheinbar abgedeckt. Die nicht kalkulierten Risikokosten sind aber oft die Ursache fur verlustreiche Projekte. Es ist deshalb dringend erforderlich, die Risikokosten im Rahmen einer Risikoorientierten Kalkulation zu bewerten, um sie dann gemass der unternehmensindividuellen Risikostrategie zu behandeln und in der Preisfindung zu berucksichtigen. Bauunternehmen, die einen nachhaltigen Unternehmenserfolg sicherstellen wollen, setzen nicht mehr nur auf Opitz, sondern auch auf die Risikoorientierte Kalkulation.
Das Fachbuch beschreibt das Vorgehensmodell, welches die bisherige Methode der Kalkulation revolutioniert. Mit praktischen Hinweisen zu einem aktiven Risikomanagement auf Bauprojektebene, wird die Risikoorientierte Bauprojekt-Kalkulation detailliert und anhand eines durchgangigen Praxisbeispiels anschaulich erklart."

A highly portable (5 x 8”) quick tab reference system brimming with all of the graphics and readily understood tables needed for fast, on-the-job references.

The author includes a mix of text and graphics in a way that will empower readers to solve problems quickly, effectively, and economically.

The third edition of this classic text, first published in 1949, contains additional colour plates and text describing popular decorative paint finishes such as lapis lazuli, tortoiseshell, malachite, patinated gold and fossilstone marble. A chapter on broken colour effects----including ragging, dragging, stippling, sponging and shading----is also provided. The extensive text on graining has been enhanced by replacing the descriptive--only ground colours with two full--colour plates of suggested colours (aligned with the British Standard), thereby enabling access to paints from local suppliers or helping the decorative painter make and mix his/her own colours.

The book focuses on specific infrastructural solutions for bicycling for Indian cities and other emerging economies. It explores the current state of bicycling infrastructure in Indian cities and proposes standard and custom designs, guidelines, 2D and 3D illustrations, technical drawings as well as relevant discussions and explanations for the choice of right infrastructural solutions according to site constraints. This volume will be of great interest to those in academia and industry dedicated to a vision of creating inclusive streets in Indian cities and emerging economies to making the street safe and comfortable for bicyclists.

often described as the "fifth facade", the flat roof is extremely popular with architects. Its essential task is to shelter the space beneath it from the elements. Beyond this, the use of flat roofs may be optimized by integrating them as green roofs, roof terraces, circulation areas, and even productive solar roofs. In practice, however, their correct and professional realization is a highly exacting task: in addition to providing the planner with basic rules of construction and design, the Flat Roof Manual also supplies an overview of the use and construction types as well as the standard assemblies for flat roofs. Together with the most important standards and bodies of regulations, construction drawings of the principal connection points round out the volume.

In this unique and comprehensive textbook, the authors examine the challenges faced all around the world with regard to major infrastructure project management, and they champion a fresh approach that takes into account the interdependencies between economic, social, political, technological and legislative environments. Managing, developing and investing in crucial infrastructure is essential to keep up with the challenges of a fast-paced and globalised world, but affecting and overseeing change requires a deep understanding of complex interlocking systems. To this end the book is neatly divided into three key parts: project appraisal, maximising integrated supply chains, and implementing value-enhancing practices. This is the ideal companion for courses on any aspect of civil engineering and construction project management including modules in infrastructure planning, infrastructure management, construction management and business management. The book will also appeal to practitioners involved in the management of capital and infrastructure projects.

Prepare for your career in the building trades with RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY: BASIC PRINCIPLES FOR CONSTRUCTION, 4E. This student-friendly, full color book helps you stay current with industry standards and trends and develop the basic skills you'll need for success in the field, such as work ethics, safety procedures, construction mathematics, communication, print reading, and common tools. The author also provides vital information on careers in the construction industry.

This guide to the design and construction of concrete floors emphasises good practice. The author considers classification of floors by usage before dealing with design, construction and floor finishes, covering both British and American standards.