Book “Demolition: Practices, Technology and Management”
19/02/2015
This book has been written by Mr. Richard J. Diven and Mr. Mark Shaurette, in collaboration with the National Demolition Association, NDA, of the United States.
The book “Demolition: Practices, Technology, and Management” is written specifically with students of construction management and engineering in mind, although it will also be an invaluable reference resource for anyone involved in demolition projects.
Since demolition has become such a central part of construction management, this audience includes practicing architects and engineers, general contractors, building and manufacturing facility owners, as well as government officials and regulators.
Covered in the book is the full range of technical and management issues encountered by the demolition contractor and those who hire demolition contractors.
During the 1990s, in the United States, the number of contractors grew by nearly 60 percent, and there are now over 800 US companies focused on demolition, as well as many more offering this service as part of their portfolio.
Thus, demolition has become a rapidly growing industry offering major employment opportunities, and also, an increasingly complex business, requiring a unique combination of project management skills, legal and contractual knowledge, and engineering skills from its practitioners.
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