Construction Practices for Land Development: A Field Guide for Civil Engineers

Chapter 1: Overview
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Overview of the Construction Process
1.3. The Development Team
1.4. The Civil Engineer’s Role
1.5. Safety Onsite
1.6. This Handbook
Chapter 2: Project Delivery Methods
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Project Delivery Methods
Chapter 3: Preconstruction Administration
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Project Manual
3.3. Bidding Documents
3.4. Pre-Bid Meeting
3.5. Bid Withdrawal
3.6. Bid Tabulation and Review
3.7. Awarding the Contract
3.8. Permits
3.9. Traffic Management
3.10. Preconstruction Meeting
Chapter 4: Construction Cost Estimates
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Construction Estimates
4.3. Variables Affecting Cost
4.4. Sources of Unit Cost Data
4.5. Engineering Economics
Chapter 5: Construction Administration
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Franchise Utility Coordination
5.3. Shop Drawings
5.4. Request for Information
5.5. Change Order
5.6. Pay Application
5.7. Progress Meeting
5.8. Construction Schedule
5.9. Site Observations
5.10. Public Inspections
Chapter 6: Advanced Construction Roles
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Construction Management
6.3. Inspection and Testing
Chapter 7: Construction Techniques
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Typical Sequencing of Construction Activities
7.3. Means & Methods
Chapter 8: Construction Closeout
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Punch List
8.3. As-Built and Record Drawings
8.4. Engineering Certification
8.5. Certificate of Occupancy
8.6. Operations and Maintenance
Chapter 9: Construction Stakeout Survey
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Construction Stakeout Fundamentals
9.3. Cutsheets
9.4. Leveling Methods
9.5. Basic Procedures
9.6. Clearing Stakeout
9.7. Grading
9.8. Curb and Gutter Stakeout
9.9. Building Stakeout
9.10. Sanitary Sewer Stakeout
9.11. Storm Drainage Stakeout
9.12. Waterline Stakeout
Appendix A: Construction Equipment
Appendix B: Specifications
Appendix C: Cost Estimate Form
Bibliography
Index