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A practical manual for construction management that shows how to apply the rules contained in the contract to the documentation of problems throughout the construction process. The book provides the instruction needed to prepare effective, timely correspondence regarding project issues in a proactive and cooperative manner, without confrontation, through the application of the author's "PPRICK" principles. Throughout the manual, the author emphasizes...
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I am sure that you heard the following applies to various careers. What you studied in college and books are great but out here in real life here is how it is done. Well, this book caters to that fact. Not only it explains the various theories, but you will read my personal life experience and lessons learned to tell you about how it is implemented in real life, what are the common problems you will fact and how you will solve them. It covers all...
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Risk, and the headaches that go with it, have always been a major part of any construction project - risk of loss, negative cash flow, construction claims, regulations, excessive changes, disputes, slow pay - sometimes you'll make money, and often you won't. But many contractors today are avoiding almost all of that risk by working under a construction management contract, where they are simply a paid consultant to the owner, running the job, but...
4) Vegetable Forcing: Containing Information on Greenhouse Construction, Management and Frame Culture
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This antiquarian volume comprises a detailed guide to vegetable forcing, with information on greenhouse construction, general management, frame culture, and much more besides. Vegetable forcing is the production of vegetables in greenhouses, hotbeds, coldframes, or other structures. Complete with simple instructions and a wealth of information conducive to successful vegetable forcing, this text will be of considerable value to those with an interest...
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Residents in Boston, Massachusetts are automatically reporting potholes and road hazards via their smartphones. Progressive Insurance tracks real-time customer driving patterns and uses that information to offer rates truly commensurate with individual safety. Google accurately predicts local flu outbreaks based upon thousands of user search queries. Amazon provides remarkably insightful, relevant, and timely product recommendations to its hundreds...
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Over the past 25 years or so, the property/casualty insurance industry has confronted an onslaught of construction defect claims. Since the construction sector is a critical component of our Gross Domestic Product, it is not surprising that the impact of construction defect claims on the economy is significant. In addition, the ubiquity of these claims negatively impacts the availability and affordability of insurance, particularly for new residential...
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The early history of the American railroad by the man the New York Times calls "one of the best-known civil engineers in America."
The American Railway provides an exciting look at the railroad industry in the 1880s and how it developed as the business boomed. Originally published in 1889, it contains a thorough history of how railroads were built, the types of railways, the lives of railway workers, the various ways the railway affected political...
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"Real Estate Terminology: Your Essential Guide to Property Management, Investment, Financing, Mortgages, Construction, Development, Agents, and Brokers Terminology"Delve into the intricate world of real estate with this guide to understanding the terminology that drives the industry. Whether you're an aspiring investor, a potential homebuyer, or a seasoned professional, mastering the language of real estate is crucial for making informed decisions...
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This is a comprehensive, practical guide to the construction, arrangement, and management of reptile enclosures, with detailed information on which reptiles are suitable as pets, how and where to squire them, their general management, and much more. Profusely illustrated and fill of useful information, "The Vivarium" will be of considerable utility to existing and prospective reptile owners, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of...
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This vintage book contains a treatise on a variety of ancient projective weapons, with a special focus on ancient and mediaeval Catapults and Balistas. With fascinating historical information and complete descriptions of the various weapons discussed, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in historical ballistic weaponry and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature.
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Our homes, businesses, and other buildings would not exist without the expert craftsmanship of dedicated trade workers. In this book, readers will learn what it is like to work as a construction manager. They will find out what managers do each day, what kind of education is required to become a manager, and much more. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter. Our homes, businesses, and other...
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Construction managers oversee the building of houses, shopping centers, and office buildings. They need to be able to manage many tasks at once and deal daily with many different kinds of workers on construction jobsites. If this sounds like the career for you, this book lays out the skills you will need to learn to become a construction manager.
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Construction managers need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to keep building bigger and better. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to know, but we're glad they do. Author/Illustrator biography Glossary of key words Index Sources for further research Table of contents The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who...
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2005
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Tells of the men and women who saved themselves and others in the final minutes before the World Trade Towers collapsed on September 11, 2001, and includes testimonies from workers in the buildings, police and fire personnel, a construction manager, and a window washer.
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Construction Manager...or You? How Long Does it Take to Open a Center? Design and Specification Approvals Design-Build or Design-bid-build? General Contractors - To Bid or Not to Bid - Qualifying the General Contractor - Bidding the Work - Contracting with the General Contractor Lenders Permitting The Construction Process - Construction Meetings - Pay Applications - Punch Lists - Substantial Completion - As-Builts - Closeouts - Tenant Improvement...
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There is no profanity in this book. While serving his sentence, this man obtained a diploma in SBM by corresponding with Huntington Health Science. He also obtained a personalized diploma for general contracting/construction management. With the underworld being all he knew, he challenged himself to change. Inside is a compelling story about his process. Since being released in February 2016, he now works as an independent contractor for a prestige...
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Taylor triplets volume 1
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Food isn't the only way to this single dad's heart…
Lacy was a redhead with a pink food truck who prepared mouthwatering meals. Hunky construction manager Zack Gardner agreed to let her feed his hungry crew in exchange for cooking lessons for his young daughter. But it looked like the lovely businesswoman was transforming the single dad's life in more ways than one-since a family secret was going to change both of their lives in ways they never...
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Building a toolbox in a high school metal shop can lead to building skyscrapers as a construction manager, with some heavy-duty training (and resume building) along the way. In this book, readers are introduced to the physical, mental, and scholastic requirements for a job in the construction industry and are shown various paths into the industry via technical schooling, engineering, project management, apprenticeship, and other steps. Whether they...
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She's just his neighbor…until his dog-oops, his brother's dog-adopts her.
Jillian:
I really should be stronger. I mean, there's a strict no-dog policy in the apartment next door. I own the building, and the the tall, dark construction manager can't have a dog.
Except I love his dog, even if his name is Sausage. The more time I spend with him, the more I think my "strict" policy of no dogs and no men…isn't so strict.
And when Thomas comes to my...