Contractor's Guide to Green Building Construction

Written for contractors and endorsed by the Associated General Contractors of AmericaWritten specifically for contractors, this "how-to" book enables you to meet the challenges of green building construction. You'll discover how constructing environmentally friendly, sustainable buildings influences project management, delivery, documentation, and risk. Moreover, the book guides you through these important considerations at all phases of a green construction project, including:Bidding and contractingManaging green design when the contractor works as a design builderSubcontractingProcurementConstruction managementProject commissioning and closeoutThis book is endorsed by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and was written with the assistance and advice of a specially assembled AGC task force. With a focus on the green building process from the contractor's viewpoint, the book avoids endorsing any one green building rating system in favor of presenting the business fundamentals common to them all.Throughout the presentation, flowcharts and other features offer working tools for successfully managing green construction projects. Plus, real-world case studies developed through discussions with the actual contractors involved help you understand exactly what to expect and how to best manage constructing a green building. In short, this is one book that you need to have on hand to be a part of the rapidly growing green building movement.Glavinich, Thomas E. is the author of 'Contractor's Guide to Green Building Construction', published 2008 under ISBN 9780470056219 and ISBN 0470056215.