Elevating Construction Superintendents

Author: Jason Schroeder
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 174

Book Description
To be a great superintendent, you need training. Without this, you may become defensive, learn to accept waste and low standards, or even espouse false concepts that will lead to certain failure. However, with proper fundamental training, learning from the best builders throughout history, and effectively using the modern concepts of lean, we can guide superintendents to have the best trained role in construction. Right now in our industry, project managers and project engineers are better trained, better paid, and are becoming leaders of the entire team. The positions of superintendents and project managers should be equal, but to be equal, we need to step up and take our place as the driving force of the project. This book will help you to do that and bring respect back to field positions everywhere. Before writing Elevating Construction Superintendents - The Art of the Builder, I had never found a book available for the art and form of being a superintendent. Yes, there are books about lean; yes, there are books about construction management; and yes, there are books about the skills of a superintendent, but there are none that cover the art of the builder in construction and the back-to-basics fundamental attributes of a true leader in the field. This is the first revision of the book we need and want for our wonderful builders in the field of construction. This book is filled with principles and actionable steps for assistant superintendents. I invite you to learn these, take massive action, and implement each step one-by-one. Please keep driving until everything on your project brings you joy. That is the measure of success. Expect more - Step up - Let's go

The Art of Natural Building

Author: Catherine Wanek
Publisher: New Society Publishers
ISBN: 9780865717718
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 480

Book Description
The popularity of natural building has grown by leaps and bounds, spurred by a grassroots desire for housing that is healthy, affordable and environmentally responsible. While there are many books available on specific methods such as strawbale construction, cob or timber framing, few other resources introduce the reader to the entire scope of this burgeoning field. Fully revised and updated, The Art of Natural Building is the complete and user-friendly introduction to natural building for everyone from do-it-yourselfers to architects and designers. This collection of articles from 60 leaders in the field is stunningly illustrated with over 400 photos of natural buildings from around the world. At 465 pages, this massive resource is over 50% longer than the original edition. Out of 64 chapters, 26 are new to this edition, and nearly all of the rest have been completely revised to reflect recent developments. Learn about: The case for building with natural materials, from the perspectives of sustainability, lifestyle and health What you need to know to plan and design your own beautiful and efficient natural home Explanations of thirty versatile materials and techniques, each with and up-to-date resource list of where to go for further information and training How these techniques are being used to address housing crises around the world, with 12 case studies from China to Argentina. Clearly written, logically organized and beautifully illustrated The Art of Natural Building is the encyclopedia of natural building.

Celtic Art

Author: George Bain
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486317447
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
This unique volume clearly demonstrates simple geometric techniques for making intricate knots, interlacements, spirals, Kellstype initials, human and animal figures in distinctive Celtic style. Features over 500 illustrations.

Community-Built

Author: Katherine Melcher
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1134823223
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 239

Book Description
Throughout history and around the world, community members have come together to build places, be it settlers constructing log cabins in nineteenth-century Canada, an artist group creating a waterfront gathering place along the Danube in Budapest, or residents helping revive small-town main streets in the United States. What all these projects have in common is that they involve local volunteers in the construction of public and community places; they are community-built. Although much attention has been given to specific community-built movements such as public murals and community gardens, little has been given to defining community-built as a whole. This volume provides a preliminary description of community-built practices with examples from the disciplines of urban design, historic preservation, and community art. Taken as a whole, these community-built projects illustrate how the process of local involvement in adapting, building, and preserving a built environment can strengthen communities and create places that are intimately tied to local needs, culture, and community. The lessons learned from this volume can provide community planners, grassroots facilitators, and participants with an understanding of what can lead to successful community-built art, construction, preservation, and placemaking.

Construction as Depicted in Western Art

Author: Michael Tutton
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press
ISBN: 9048532590
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 297

Book Description
The Art of Building has captured the interest of artists from the Roman period to today. The process of construction appears in western art in all its details, trades, and operations. Michael Tutton investigates the representation of building processes and materials through an examination of paintings, illuminated manuscripts, watercolours, prints, drawings and sculpture. Technical terms are explained and detailed interpretations of each work are provided, with insights into the artists' inspiration and themes. Even paintings not wholly or principally devoted to construction sites may give tantalising glimpses of building activity. How do these images convey meaning? How much is imagined; how much is authentic? Fully referenced endnotes, bibliography, and glossary complement the text and captions, informing not only the architectural and construction historian, but also those simply interested in art.

Interpretation and Construction

Author: Robert Stecker
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470777036
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
Interpretation and Construction examines the interpretation and products of intentional human behavior, focusing primarily on issues in art, law, and everyday speech. Focuses on artistic interpretation, but also includes extended discussion of interpretation of the law and everyday speech and communication. Written by one of the leading theorists of interpretation. Theoretical discussions are consistently centered around examples for ease of comprehension.

The Art of Childhood and Adolescence

Author: John Matthews
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135710872
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
The text is composed of research on the development of representational thinking from infancy through to adolescence. It makes a contribution to the theory of children's development and to practitioners' understanding.

Where Lily Isn't

Author: Julie Paschkis
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1250773148
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19

Book Description
Where Lily Isn't is Julie Paschkis and Margaret Chodos-Irvine's beautiful bereavement picture book celebrating the love of a lost pet. Lily ran and jumped and barked and whimpered and growled and wiggled and wagged and licked and snuggled. But not now. It is hard to lose a pet. There is sadness, but also hope—for a beloved pet lives on in your heart, your memory, and your imagination.

Building

Author: Mario Salvadori
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780689710391
Category : Building materials
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
An introduction to the basic principles of architecture and engineering including a discussion of structural materials and their properties and such problems as how skyscrapers are kept from swaying excessively and buildings prevented from sinking into the ground.

Scenic Art and Construction

Author: Tim Blaikie
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
Scenic Art and Construction describes the construction, painting and finishing of most of the scenic elements used in professional theatre today. Supported by over 200 illustrations, the book covers: the production process; setting up your own workshop or paint studio; constructing modern timber scenery; finishing your work, including the use of timber mouldings, adhesives, paints and stains; interpreting and mixing colour; and getting value for money through innovation & invention.