This working handbook provides invaluable assistance for estimating and planning today’s more complex urban and suburban heavy construction rehabilitation projects. <i>Means Heavy Construction Handbook</i> is designed to simplify the task by providing relevant information and advice for the problem at hand… whether it’s selecting the right number of haulers for a load and haul job, choosing the right method of compaction, or projecting equipment repair and maintenance costs. <p>You’ll find a tremendous range of expert advice on every aspect of heavy construction work… including guidance for using RSMeans cost data to prepare highly reliable estimates.</p> <p><b>FEATURES:</b></p> <p>Special benefits of this unique Handbook:</p> <ul> <li>Explains the business aspects of buying vs. leasing, maintaining, and accounting for equipment. </li> <li>Includes a major section on site evaluation and hazardous wastes.</li> <li>Provides a comprehensive understanding of heavy construction operations and equipment. </li> <li>Explains techniques for hazardous waste site assessment and remediation. </li> <li>Provides guidance for analyzing and estimating heavy construction on a unit price basis. </li> <li>Explains and illustrates the math of heavy construction with formulas and sample calculations – solutions to a variety of productivity and operational problems. </li> <li>Provides a substantial Appendix of productivity and other reference data for estimating and project planning. </li> <li>Explains successful management and supervision approaches – including guidance for those who oversee the work.</li> </ul>
