California Construction Law: 2003 Edition

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Business

BNI Publications, Inc.

The New York City Electrical Code has been integrated with the 2008 National Electrical Code from NFPA so you no longer have to reference two separate books.The NEC is the most widely adopted code in the nation and is included in its entirety with your New York City Code. What's more, the NEC has been clearly highlighted so can quickly see where New York City has made important local changes. Imagine, all you'll need for installing code-approved electrical work in New York City now available in one easy-to-use manual. Your 2011 New York City Electrical Code will connect you with the latest electrical technology and safety practices so you can maintain your competitive edge while staying in full compliance with new regulations. The new code includes updated provisions, the New York City administrative requirements, technical changes, and much, much more! The NEW 2011 New York City Electrical Code is the most important investment you can make for your business, your clients and the integrity of your electrical projects in New York City.

New York City Electrical Code

NFPA

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Design Management Guide

Design-Build Institute of America

This new book takes you on a clear path through the maze of running a construction business: how to make money, how to manage risk, and how to plan, organize and lead toward the achievement of your goals. You'll quickly see how to: Select the right projects to pursue and win the award; Make money and account for the profits earned; Understand the hidden details in contracts and insurance; Handle setbacks from project issues and economic woes; Choose a smart organizational structure; Lead and motivate people; Leverage strategic relationships; and Promote the desired culture for your company. This book teaches the business of construction, not methods of construction. It is written primarily for general building, institutional, governmental, commercial, industrial, entertainment, transportation, power, water/waste water and other civil projects. Essential reading for anyone who is in construction management or aspires to that role. Author Tom Porter, a veteran construction industry executive and attorney, shares his insights and practical experience -- providing real world solutions to the most common problems in the construction industry.

Profit, Risk & Leadership

Tom Porter, JD, DBIA

This essential resource is the "graphical companion" to the "Greenbook" (Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction). Sometimes nothing explains construction standards like a clear illustration. This loose-leaf manual features hundreds of standardized drawings and dimensional details covering every aspect of public works construction; from street improvement and sewers and sanitation, to street lighting, traffic signals, retaining walls, landscaping and irrigation systems - now all in standard English units. Every dimension is clearly illustrated so that there are no questions on the requirements of the public works standards. Standard Plans also features cross-sections that clearly illustrate the latest approved installation techniques, and exhaustive notes covering every detail - with clearly spelled out answers to any question you might have. Dimensions are listed in both feet and inches and metric measurements. New in this 2012 version: Traffic striping modeled after Caltrans Standard Plans; Modified curb ramp plans for new construction and retrofits; Updated notes on concrete boxes used in storm water conveyance. Most importantly, Standard Plans for Public Works Construction contains all the latest changes that have been researched and approved by the 25-member "Greenbook" committee, which includes representatives from the American Public Works Association, the Associated General Contractors of California, the Engineering Contractors Association, and the Southern California Contractors Association.

2012 Standard Plans for Public Works Construction

William Mahoney

Newly revised! 
 Whether you are a facilities manager, engineer, property owner, developer, or anyone else responsible for maintenance operations, this book is a must-have reference. Not only does it give you all of the essential ingredients for understanding and carrying out successful day-to-day management of maintenance activities, it provides you with an integrated plan for continuous improvement of the maintenance function. 
 This fully up-to-date book covers structural maintenance, mechanical maintenance, electrical maintenance and instrument repair, maintenance of roads and grounds, power plan maintenance, as well as housekeeping, waste management, air and water quality, and safety. 
 For each of these areas it covers materials planning, preventative maintenance, emergency maintenance, budgeting and expense forecasting, and much more. It even provides you with a complete set of model policies and procedures you can easily edit and adapt for your own organization.

Maintenance Manager's Standard Manual

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Thomas A. Westerkamp

Home Improvement & Design

california public contract laws

William D. Locher

This edition of NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, California Edition 2013 was developed by the California Office of the State Fire Marshal in cooperation with the California State Fire Marshal's Automatic Extinguishing Systems Advisory Committee. This document replaces the NFPA 25, 2006 California Edition (which was based on the 2002 NFPA 25). In this edition, Annex B of the NFPA 25 has been replaced in its entirety with a new California Annex that includes 23 forms in the format developed by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. They are to be used to record the result of all inspections, tests and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems (Title-19, CCR, Section 906.4 (a)).

NFPA 25 2013 California Edition: Standard for Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

The American Society of Professional Estimators' new Ninth Edition of Standard Estimating Practice is an invaluable "how to" reference manual on the practice of estimating construction projects. It includes basic information applicable to all aspects of estimating and also includes specific information on a wide variety of specialty estimates arranged in the CSI format. Standard Estimating Practice presents a standard set of practices and procedures proven to create consistent estimates. From the order of magnitude, to conceptual design, design development, construction documents, to the bid and the various types of contracts you'll run up against. Every step is covered in detail -- from specs and plan review to what to expect on bidding day. Use this book as a reference and you'll see your estimating results become more accurate and more consistent. It includes practical checklists to help you include everything in your bids -- including insurance, outside services, and taxes, equipment rentals and much more. It explains exactly what estimators are expected to provide in the narrative of the level and scope. What to look for during the project evaluation, and how to meet expectations regarding value engineering. You'll find exactly what the estimator should look for in the plans that will affect the estimate, the 7 important facts that should appear on the cover of every estimate, as well as the 10 essential components needed in every cost estimate so it can be understood throughout the trades.

Standard Estimating Practice

Bill Mahoney

Welcome to the new and enhanced version of the only guide that helps managers understand, and successfully complete, their duties during the design phase of a design-build project. The changes included in this update begin with the title; Professional's Guide to Managing the Design Phase of a Design-Build Project. It is hoped that this title change clarifies who will benefit most from reading this guide, namely, the employee of a design-build firm charged with the successful completion of the project with particular emphasis on the design phase. This guide has been expanded to include numerous helpful techniques to assure the finished design documents represent a project that meets the technical, cost, and schedule aspirations of not only the client, but of all stakeholders. It will help users of this guide to avert common pitfalls and increase their odds for outstanding success. Lastly, this version offers new content on several topics, including Contracts; Cost estimation; Building Information Modeling (BIM); and Electronic communication. This is version 2.0 of the Design Management Guide published in 2011. Version 2.0 greatly expands and offers new content for several concepts presented in version 1.0, including Legal issues in contracting; Fast tracking; Target-based design; Cost estimating and control; Specification development; and Building Information Modeling (BIM).

Professional's Guide to Managing the Design Phase of a Design-Build Project

The Charles Pankow Foundation

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