This document summarizes chapters from the 8th edition of the textbook "Construction Methods and Management" by S.W. Nunnally. It discusses the construction industry, including that it accounts for 10% of the US GDP and employs 10 million workers. It also outlines the major construction industry divisions of building and heavy construction. Additionally, it describes the construction process from project development through regulatory compliance and various project delivery methods.

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Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION

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THE CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRY
• The construction industry is one of the
largest industries in the United States,
historically accounting for about 10% of
the nation’s gross national product and
employing some 10 million workers.
• It is widely recognized that construction
as a discipline is a combination of art
and science.

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THE CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRY
• Construction Contractors
– Companies and individuals engaged in the
business of construction are commonly
referred to as construction contractors
because they operate under a contract
arrangement with the owner.

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THE CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRY
FIGURE 1-1. Construction of St. Louis Gateway Arch.
(Copyright © American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc.
Reprinted with permission. All rights reserved.)

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THE CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRY
• Construction
Industry Divisions
– The major divisions
of the construction
industry consist of
building construction
(also called “vertical
construction”) and
heavy construction
(also called
“horizontal
construction”). FIGURE 1-2. Distribution of U.S. new
construction volume. (Source: Bureau of the
Census)

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THE CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRY
FIGURE 1-3. Modern building construction project.

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THE CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRY
FIGURE 1-4. Heavy construction project—Kennedy
Space Center launch complex. (U.S. Air Force
photograph)

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THE CONSTRUCTION
PROCESS
• Project Development and Contract
Procedures
– The major steps in the construction
contracting process include bid solicitation,
bid preparation, bid submission, contract
award, and contract administration.

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THE CONSTRUCTION
PROCESS
• For major projects, steps in the project
development process include the
following:
– Recognizing the need for the project.
– Determining the technical and financial
feasibility of the project.
– Preparing detailed plans, specifications,
and cost estimates for the project.
– Obtaining approval from regulatory
agencies.

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THE CONSTRUCTION
PROCESS
• How Construction Is Accomplished
– Construction employing an owner
construction force.
– Owner management of construction.
– Construction by a general contractor.
– Construction using a design/build (turnkey)
contract.
– Construction utilizing a construction
management contract.

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THE CONSTRUCTION
PROCESS
FIGURE 1-5. Construction employing
owner construction forces.
FIGURE 1-6. Owner-managed construction.
[Either (a) or (b) or both may be employed.]

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THE CONSTRUCTION
PROCESS
FIGURE 1-7. Construction by a general contractor.

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THE CONSTRUCTION
PROCESS
FIGURE 1-8. Construction
employing a design/build firm.

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THE CONSTRUCTION
PROCESS
FIGURE 1-9. Construction utilizing
a construction management
contract.

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CODES AND REGULATIONS
• Projects constructed in most areas of
the United States must comply with a
number of governmental regulations.
– These include building codes, zoning
regulations, environmental regulations, and
contractor licensing laws, among others.

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CODES AND REGULATIONS
• Building Codes
• Zoning, Environmental, and Other
Regulations

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STATE OF THE INDUSTRY
• Construction Productivity
• Reducing Construction Costs
– Good work planning.
– Carefully selecting and training workers and managers.
– Efficiently scheduling labor, materials, and equipment.
– Properly organizing work.
– Using laborsaving techniques, such as prefabrication and
preassembly.
– Minimizing rework through timely quality control.
– Preventing accidents through good safety procedures.

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CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT
• Elements of Construction
Management
• Quality Management
• Safety and Health
• Organization for Construction
• Reasons for Construction Company
Failure
• Use of Computers

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CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT
FIGURE 1-10. Representative construction company organization chart.

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CONSTRUCTION TRENDS AND
PROSPECTS
• Construction Trends
• Problems and Prospects