Construction Practices for Land Development: A Field Guide for Civil Engineers
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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
The complexity of modern land development requires the civil engineer to play an integral role in working with both the owner and contractor to meet schedule and budget requirements. The engineer’s role is emphasized with the prevalence of design-build contracts and necessitated by current environmental regulations. Construction Practices for Land Development: A Field Guide for Civil Engineers builds on the design topics included in Land Development Handbook as a project progresses from design into the construction phase. In addition to traditional responsibilities such as RFI responses and shop drawing review, the civil engineer is responsible for evolving the design throughout permitting and construction to address site conditions, operations, and regulatory requirements.
This hands-on civil engineering guide offers explanations of:• Project delivery methods• Pre-construction administration• Construction cost estimates• Construction stakeout surveys• Construction administration• Advanced construction roles• Construction techniques• Construction closeout• Construction equipment