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CONSTRUCTION METHODS
Contents
Preface to the second edition
Preface to the first edition
Acknowledgements
Part one factors affecting construction method assessment
Introduction
To manage, management
To plan, planning
The construction process
Construction planning
Influence of the law, codes and standards
The role of planning in claims
The construction method planning process
References
1 Site inspections
Site inspection forms
Examples of failures in site inspections
References
2 The influence of the site and its boundaries on plant and method selection
Basic types of site
Individual sites
Boundary conditions
References
3 Temporary works, their role; association with plant and equipment
The scope of temporary works
Temporary works related to construction activity
Temporary works and the contract
Related legislation
Codes and standards
More detailed coverage
Plant-associated temporary works
References
4 Temporary works: scaffolding, formwork and falsework, support of
excavations
Standard solutions
Designed solutions
Divisions between the two approaches
Scaffolding
Formwork and falsework
Support of excavations
References
5 Influence of design on construction cost and buildability
Where the money is
Influence of design on construction cost
Influence of the specification
Buildability
Check-lists relating to design and buildability
Relationship of plant to the building concept
References
6 Cost elements in tender and contract planning
The cost of labour
Labour gang sizes
The cost of construction plant
7 Selection of plant and methods
Construction plant categories
Availability of plant and equipment
Selection of plant
Comparative costing of alternative methods
Plant chains
Conditions for efficient use
Dominant plant
Keeping up to date
Safe use of construction plant and methods
References
Further reading
Part two establishing methods and their planning control
Introduction
Critical items
Time/cost solutions
8 Non-piled foundations
Strip footings
Pad foundations
Raft foundations
Heavy rafts for major structures
References
9 Piled foundations
Types of piling
Piling systems
Cutting down to level
Attendances on piling contractors
Pile caps and ground beams
References
10 Deep basements
Temporary works
Permanent works as temporary works
Planning needs for permanent piled retaining walls
Programming
Permanent construction within secured boundaries
References
Further reading
11 In-situ concrete structures
In-situ concrete structures
Case study
Speeding up construction
Slip form construction
References
12 Pre-cast concrete structures
Individual components erected in place
Volumetric units
The tilt-up technique
Pre-cast concrete cladding
References
Performance record form
13 Steel structures
Structural steel frames
Composites construction
Sub-assemblies
Steel with pre-cast concrete floors
Pre-casting structural steelwork
Establishing method and planning of steel structures
References
Further reading
14 Cladding, internal works specialist services
External cladding
Internal carcass and finishes
Specialist services
References
Example
15 External works
At contract commencement
Drainage
Temporary access, storage areas, car parking and site facilities
Public utility services
Towards the end of the contract
Minor external buildings
Landscaping
Fencing and lighting
Final completion of roads and paved areas
Generally
References
16 Waste in the construction process
Waste of materials
Waste of manpower
The role of planning in preventing waste
Communication and control
Conclusion
References
17 Method statements
Determination of the logical sequence of events
Pre-qualification stage
The pre-tender planning method statement
Example pre-tender method statement
Submission method statements
References
Example submission method statement
18 Contract planning control on site
Varieties of presentation
Pre-tender stage
Post-tender programmes
Industrial and commercial projects
Housing and other domestic accommodation
Record drawings and financial progress recording
Further information
References
19 The role of planning in claims
Site possession problems
Variations between tender and construction information
Influence of architects’ instructions
Provision of late information
Variations from standard practice
Delays by nominated subcontractors
Subcontractors’ claims
Extension provisions
References
20 Façade retention and structural alteration
Legal requirements
Responsibilities
Methods of façade retention
Factors affecting choice of method
Legal requirements in relation to adjoining owners
Provision of support structure
Divisions of responsibility
Demolition
Construction of the new works
Reference
Further reading
21 Refurbishment of dwellings
The decanting or otherwise of tenants
Number of working fronts proposed
The physical location of the dwellings
The number of dwellings available for contractor occupation at any one time
Continuity for trades
Assessing work content
The cycle time per clock or dwelling
Tender programme format
Preparation of tender programme
Services and the statutory authorities
Agreement of work content
The construction programme
The construction programme format
Constitution of labour gangs
Continuity for trades
Check-list for maintaining continuity of trades
Scaffolding and false work
Safety check-list and notes
Particular notes
Case study
References