Practical Manual of Land Development

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Revised and updated edition (the first was published in 1986 under the title Practical Manual of Site Development) of a reference for civil engineers and other professionals working on land development projects, providing practical information on all aspects of the field, from the factors involved in site analysis and cost estimating, to the role of earthwork in construction, to provisions for roadways and parking lots, sanitary sewers, storm drainage, and water supply. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.


Book Description
The first choice among land development engineers, this edition is newly updated and expanded. It is required reading for young engineers and a convenient reference for experienced engineers. This is the essential book for civil engineers in land development and provides helpful information for all land development professionals including feasibility studies and cost estimating. Once you see this book you will want it. Practical Manual of Land Development provides step-by-step instructions for design, including formulas, tools, technical data, guidelines, and checklists to make your development project run smoothly. This Third Edition emphasizes efficient usage of computers and now includes specifications for ADA and NPDES. It is presented in metric as well English units.


From the Back Cover
The Premier Guide of Land Development Professionals. This is the essential book for civil engineers in land development and a helpful guide for ALL land development professionals. The newly updated and expanded Practical Manual of Land Development provides you with: what you need to know about land development engineering; step-by-step instructions for designing grading plans; streets, roads, and highways; parking lots; sanitary sewers and storm drains; complete instructions for civil engineering design from feasibility studies to construction coordination; guidelines for preparing cost and fee estimates; checklists for plans, specifications, and estimates; an understanding of the influence of other professionals and the public in land development; guidance for coordinating with other land development professionals.


About the Author
Barbara Colley, P.E., is the head of BC3E, Barbara Colley Consulting Engineers, a firm that provides a full range of civil engineering design services, based in San Jose, California. She is a land development specialist with over 30 years experience.


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Revised and updated edition (the first was published in 1986 under the title Practical Manual of Site Development) of a reference for civil engineers and other professionals working on land development projects, providing practical information on all aspects of the field, from the factors involved in site analysis and cost estimating, to the role of earthwork in construction, to provisions for roadways and parking lots, sanitary sewers, storm drainage, and water supply. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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