Construction Methods and Management, Sixth Edition 
asked by iread on November 12, 2006 9:07 AM
KET BENEFIT: This book takes an introductory look at major construction management topics alongside modern heavy construction and building construction, in order to provide readers with the knowledge base necessary to succeed in this highly competitive industry. The Sixth Edition includes new and expanded topics including use of the Internet in construction, pull scrapers, rental equipment, fire-retardant-treated wood and wood preservation, Superpave asphalt pavement, rapid repair of concrete pavements, hot and cold weather masonry construction, the cryogenic treatment of high-wear equipment components and more. For construction superintendents, project engineers, project managers, or anyone involved in the construction industry who wants an up-to-date-reference book.
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This book is a basic introductory text to the construction industy, focusing on earth moving operations, water pumping operations, and finally on physical construction methods.
Unfortunately, a lot of the examples in this book contain numerical errors. For example, many of the examples contain references to data tables, and data from those tables is utilised for the analysis. Often, the examples use data entries that are obviously wrong, and thus invalidate the rest of the example, forcing the student to rework the example. This can be found throughout the book, but luckily the examples aren't too hard to rework.
For anyone interested in the construction industry, I don't recommend you buy this book. Getting out on site is the best learning experience. You should only buy this book if you need to (eg, for an undergraduate university subject) and then sell if off at the conclusion of the subject.
Unfortunately, a lot of the examples in this book contain numerical errors. For example, many of the examples contain references to data tables, and data from those tables is utilised for the analysis. Often, the examples use data entries that are obviously wrong, and thus invalidate the rest of the example, forcing the student to rework the example. This can be found throughout the book, but luckily the examples aren't too hard to rework.
For anyone interested in the construction industry, I don't recommend you buy this book. Getting out on site is the best learning experience. You should only buy this book if you need to (eg, for an undergraduate university subject) and then sell if off at the conclusion of the subject.
reviewed by blueoasis on November 12, 2006 9:04 PM