Brief Table of Contents
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Section 1—Introduction to
Construction Technology
1—What Is Construction Technology? 17
2—Planning for and Controlling
Construction 33
3—Construction Safety 47
4—The Construction Process 71
5—Construction Tools and Equipment 93
Section 2—Construction
Materials
6—Concrete 105
7—Metals 123
8—Wood and Wood Products 147
9—Masonry, Glass, and Plastics 169
Section 3—Designing the
Project
10—Architectural Design 189
11—Construction Engineering 203
12—Construction Documentation 217
Section 4—Construction
Management
13—Project Management 231
14—Construction Estimating and
Bidding 243
15—Construction Scheduling 255
Section 5—Beginning
Construction
16—Site Preparation 266
17—Earthwork 287
18—Foundations 305
Section 6—Building the
Superstructure
19—Floors 321
20—Walls 341
21—Roof and Ceiling Framing 355
22—Enclosing the Structure 369
Section 7—Installing Plumbing,
HVAC, and Communication
Systems
23—Plumbing Systems 387
24—Heating, Ventilating, and
Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Systems 407
25—Electrical Power Systems 427
26—Communication Systems 443
Section 8—Completing the
Project
27—Insulating Structures 455
28—Finishing the Building 469
29—Landscaping 485
30—Final Inspection, Contract
Closing, and Project Transfer 495
Section 9—Servicing
Construction Projects
31—Project Operation, Maintenance,
and Repair 505
32—Remodeling Buildings 515
Section 10—Commercial,
Industrial, and Engineered
Construction
33—Dam Construction 529
34—Bridge Construction 541
35—Road Construction 553
36—Skyscraper Construction 571
37—Pipeline Construction 583
Section 11—Construction and
Your Future
38—Careers in Construction 595
39—Construction in the Future 611