Construction Methods and Management has been thoroughly revised and updated to present a comprehensive introduction to the methods and management of today's construction industry. This text covers the material so thoroughly that it can serve as the basic text for a variety of construction courses. S. W. Nunnally covers critical path methods, contracts, construction economics, productivity, safety, and health in addition to building construction, heavy construction, and earthmoving. In addition, the author includes over 250 illustrations of current equipment, procedures, and management techniques, and updated numerous end-of-chapter problems, questions, and computer applications.

1. Introduction.

I. EARTHMOVING AND HEAVY CONSTRUCTION.

2. Earthmoving Materials and Operations.
3. Excavating and Lifting.
4. Loading and Hauling.
5. Compacting and Finishing.
6. Production of Aggregate, Concrete, and Asphalt Mixes.
7. Paving and Surface Treatments.
8. Rock Excavation.
9. Compressed Air and Water Systems.

II. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION.

10. Foundations.
11. Concrete Construction.
12. Concrete Form Design.
13. Wood Construction.
14. Steel Construction.
15. Masonry Construction.

III. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT.

16. Planning and Scheduling.
17. Construction Economics.
18. Contract Construction.
19. Construction Safety and Health.
20. Improving Productivity and Performance.

Appendix A: Metric Conversion Factors.
Appendix B: Construction Industry Organizations.
Index.