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

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