Offsite Construction

From Book News, Inc.
Offers advice on dealing with construction problems as well as guidance on scheduling, supervision, policies, procedures, and building plans, with examples of some 400 real-life residential construction errors and solutions. Contains chapters on aspects including development considerations, rough grading, underground utilities, streets, masonry and concrete, landscaping, and offsite issues, with many b&w diagrams. For both small- and large-scale developers and builders, architects, engineers, and contractors. Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR

Book Description
Learn to avoid costly offsite construction problems and mistakes--and boost your profits! This book examines over 400 residential construction errors that occurred on real construction projects, and shows you how to keep them from happening on your jobs. Filled with hundreds of detailed illustrations, the reference includes over 175 quality assurance and cost-saving tips. . .real solutions to actual mistakes made in the field. . .advice on scheduling, supervision, policies, procedures, and building plans. . .and proven methods for both small-and large-scale developers and builders.

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How homebuilders can avoid costly mistakes and make big money in offsite construction With the help of this guide, you can avoid costly offsite construction problems and mistakes--and boost your profits! The book examines over 400 residential construction errors that occurred on real construction projects--and show you how to keep them from happening on your jobs. You'll find complete advice on dealing with rough grading. . .soils. . .trenching. . .underground utilities. . .streets. . .masonry block walls. . .concrete walkways and driveways. . .walls, fences, and gates. . .landscape design and planting. . .and much more. Filled with hundreds of detailed illustrations, Offsite Construction includes: Over 175 quality assurance and cost-saving tips; Real solutions to actual mistakes made in the field; Valuable guidance on scheduling, supervision, policies, procedures, and building plans; Proven methods for both small- and large-scale developers and builders. Whether you're a builder, architect, engineer, or contractor, this great productivity tool will enable you to master the cost-saving techniques, effective quality control, and first-rate customer service that are so vital to success in the homebuilding market.


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Offers advice on dealing with construction problems as well as guidance on scheduling, supervision, policies, procedures, and building plans, with examples of some 400 real-life residential construction errors and solutions. Contains chapters on aspects including development considerations, rough grading, underground utilities, streets, masonry and concrete, landscaping, and offsite issues, with many b&w diagrams. For both small- and large-scale developers and builders, architects, engineers, and contractors. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.


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