Surveying and Engineering Principles and Practice

, by Watson, Paul; Gibson, David; Hanney, Neil; Rushforth, Peter; Smith, Stuart; Walsh, Catherine; Workman, Gary

Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.

ISBN: 9781405159234 | 1405159235
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 4/7/2008

Rent

(Recommended)

$59.14

Term

Due

Price

Semester

Dec 13

$62.25

Quarter

Aug 16

$59.14

Short Term

Jul 1

$56.03

*This item is part of an exclusive publisher rental program and requires an additional convenience fee. This fee will be reflected in the shopping cart.
Buy New

Currently Available, Usually Ships in 24-48 Hours

$85.05

Whilst other textbooks concentrate on individual topics, this new textbook brings together the key principles and operating practices of surveying and building engineering. It will enable the practitioner of the future to appreciate the interface between both technical and procedural requirements, identifying barriers and conflicts.

Introduction
Principles and Practice of Management
Management of Health and Safety at Work
Building Adaptation
Fire Safety
Advanced Building Control
Sustainable Construction
Principles And Practice Of Management
Introduction
Project Management Life Cycle
Project Management Control
Cost Planning and Control
Cost Control Procedures
Value Management Practice: Value Engineering
Time Management Control
Programme Management
Risk Management
Likelihood Impact Scoring Technique (LIST
Risk Response for Monitoring Control
Post Completion Review
Project Management Functions
Controlling
Planning
Forecasting
Organising
Motivation
Co-ordinating
Communication
Project Stakeholders and Clients
Leadership
Management Styles
Group Analysis
Culture
Building the Team
Influencing and Persuading the Team
RADAR
Single, Double and Triple Loop Learning
Networks
Summary
Further Reading
Appendices
References
Case Study on web addressàààààà as supporting reading
Appendices
Example of Cost Report Check List
Example of a Project Change Proposal Form
Example of a Change Control Register
Example of a Consultant Performance Monitoring Checklist
Example of a Risk Log Book
Example of a Project Review Form
Management Of Health And Safety At Work
Overview of the Construction Industry
Cost to industry
Accident Record/Injuries
Standards of Duty
Enforcement of health and safety provisions
Statutes & Delegated Legislation
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Construction Design and Management Regulations 2006
Schedule 2 - Welfare Facilities
Schedule 3 - Regulation 20 (Construction Regulations
Work at Height Regulations 2005
Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrence Regulations 1995
Risk Management
Summary
Further Reading
Appendices
References
Appendices
Main Duty Holder under CDM
Health & Safety Checklist/Risk Assessment
Building Adaptation
Introduction
Problems
House Prices
Population Size and Demographics
Density of Population
Brownfield Development
Environmental Impact of Buildings
Value of Construction Work
Building Adaptation
Building Adaptation - Issues for Consideration
Choices for the Building Owner
Feasibility Study
Whole Life Costing
Life Cycle Assessment
The Cost of Going Green
Summary
Further Reading
References
Fire Safety
Introduction
Fire Science
Behaviour of Fuels in a Fire
Fire Properties
Factors Determining Fire Severity
Internal Fire Spread
Fire Growth
Surface Spread of Flame
Fire Resistance
External Fire Spread
Means of Escape in Case of Fire
Travel Distances
Alternative Exit Requirements
Number of Exits Required
Inner Rooms
Protected Corridors
Protected Stairs
Evacuation of the Building
Progressive Horizontal Evacuation
Phased Evacuation
Means of Escape for Disabled People
Physical Measures
Fire Alarm Systems
Fire Safety Engineering
How Does Fire Safety Engineering fit in with the Building Regulations?
Problems with Fire Safety Engineering
Benefits of Fire Safety Engineering
Problems with the Approved Document or æCode BasedÆ Approach
Benefits of the Approved Document or æCode BasedÆ Approach
Fire Safety Legislation
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Fire Risk Assessment
Factors that can Reduce the Risk of Fire Occurring or Becoming Unmanageable
General Considerations
Human Behaviour in Fire
Sleeping Risk
Number of Occupants
Mobility
Familiarity
Response to Fire
Escape Behaviour
Detection and Alarm Systems
Voice Alarms
Selection of a Fire Alarm System
Detectors
Smoke Detectors
Heat Detectors
Flame Detectors
Beam Detectors
Fire Safety Management
Toxic Effects of Fire
Summary
Further Reading
References
Advanced Building Control
Introduction
The Building Control Process
Current Building Regulations and Administrative Processes
The Building Act 1984
The Building Regulations 2000
Procedural Requirements
The Role of the Building Control Professional
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Building Regulations û Application and Use
Amendments to the Building Regulations Since 2001
The Two Systems of Building Control
Licensing Legislation
Historical Development of Licensing
Licensing of Public Entertainments
The Licensing Act 2003
Provision of Regulated Entertainment
Personal Licence
Premises Licence
Temporary Events
Summary
Further Reading
Sustainable Construction
Introduction
Sustainable Development
The Economics of Environmental Problems
Sustainability Issues
Global Problems
Climate Change
Ozone Layer Depletion
Resource Depletion
Population Growth
Regional Problems
Acid Rain
Flooding
Local Problems
The Environmental Impacts of Construction
Legislative, Regulation & Management Issues
Environmental Impact Assessment
Building Control Regulations
Environmental Management Systems
Sustainable Construction
Reducing Energy Consumption
Reducing the Impact of Energy Production
Solar Energy
Wind Power
Hydro Power
Biomass Energy
Heat Pumps
Combined Heat & Power
Water Issues
Water Conservation
Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems
Green Roofs
Summary
Further Reading
References
Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved.

Please wait while the item is added to your bag...

FREE SHIPPING

Amazon no longer offers textbook rentals. We do!

Surveying and Engineering Principles and Practice

Summary

Author Biography

Table of Contents

Supplemental Materials