Construction Methods and Planning

List of contents

Part 1. Factors Affecting Construction Method Assessment 1. Site Inspections 2. The Influence of the Site and its Boundaries on Plant and Method Selection 3. Temporary Works: Scaffolding, Formwork and Falsework, Support of Excavations 4. Influence of Design on Construction Cost Part 2. Establishing Methods and their Planning Control 7. Non-piled Foundations 8. Piled Foundation 9. Deep Basements 10. In-situ Concrete Structures 11. Pre-cast Concrete Structures 12. Steel Structures 13. Cladding, Internal Works and Specialist Services 14. External Works 15. Waste in the Construction Process 16. Method Statements 17. Contract Planning Control on Site 18. The Role of Planning in Claims 19. Facade Retention and Structural Alteration 20. Refurbishment of Housing.

About the author

Illingworth, J.R.

Summary

This second edition of John Illingworth's popular book provides a thorough introduction to the selection of construction materials, their planning and organisation on site.

Product details

• Authors: J. R. Illingworth, J.R. Illingworth
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2017
• EAN: 9781138408845
• ISBN: 978-1-138-40884-5
• No. of pages: 448
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Structural and environmental engineering; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / General, ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Public, Commercial & Industrial, The environment, Property & real estate, Building construction & materials, Agribusiness and primary industries, Property and real estate, Building construction and materials