Means Heavy Construction Handbook: A Practical Guide to Estimating and Accounting Methods; Operations/Equipment Requirements; Hazardous Site Evaluat

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.

FEATURES:

Special benefits of this unique Handbook:

• Explains the business aspects of buying vs. leasing, maintaining, and accounting for equipment. 
• Includes a major section on site evaluation and hazardous wastes.
• Provides a comprehensive understanding of heavy construction operations and equipment. 
• Explains techniques for hazardous waste site assessment and remediation. 
• Provides guidance for analyzing and estimating heavy construction on a unit price basis. 
• Explains and illustrates the math of heavy construction with formulas and sample calculations –  solutions to a variety of productivity and operational problems. 
• Provides a substantial Appendix of productivity and other reference data for estimating and project planning. 
• Explains successful management and supervision approaches –  including guidance for those who oversee the work.