Construction in Cities - Social, Environmental, Political, and Economic Concerns (Hardcover)

Today's construction environment is more complex than any previous era. The possible impediments to a project's successful completion include not only "bricks and mortar" issues like material availability or curtain wall testing, but a broad array of concerns involving the economic, political, social, environmental, archeological, community, and historic preservation aspects of the project. Costly delays are common; regulatory processes can be prohibitive; stakeholders have more say. All of the people involved in an urban construction project must be knowledgeable about, and conversant with these conditions.

Bringing together over 500 years of combined professional experience, Construction in Cities: Social, Environmental, Political, and Economic Concerns provides you with a compendium of knowledge with which to solve problems and propel your projects. Beginning with an overview of the regulations governing construction in cities, the book continues with concrete, practical advice for below-ground work such as tunnels, roadways and foundations. It follows with an examination of five actual projects to explore ways to complete elaborate urban buildings. Finally, the book takes you deep into the murky waters of issues that often halt construction projects.

Since the unexpected always happens in construction, you need a book on your shelf to reach for when it does - a source that delineates clean and concise recipes for successfully dealing with such diverse conditions as unexpected archeological finds, dying trees, and toxic air. If you play a role in ensuring the delivery of capital projects in an urban environment, Construction in Cities serves as a handy reference of actions and methods for overriding these barriers.

General

Imprint:	Crc Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2000
First published:	2001
Editors:	Patricia J. Lancaster
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	272
ISBN-13:	978-0-8493-7486-9
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Impact of science & technology on society Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Structural engineering > General Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Building construction & materials > General Promotions
LSN:	0-8493-7486-3
Barcode:	9780849374869

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