{"product_id":"green-construction-guide-9780470056219","title":"Green Construction Guide","description":"\u003cb\u003eWritten for contractors and endorsed by the Associated General Contractors of America\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten 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: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBidding and contracting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging green design when the contractor works as a design builder\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSubcontracting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProcurement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConstruction management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProject commissioning and closeout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThroughout 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThomas E. Glavinich, DE, PE, is Associate Professor for the Schools of Engineering and Architecture and Urban Design at The University of Kansas. Prior to joining The University of Kansas, he worked in the design and construction of commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. Mr. Glavinich is the past president of the ASCE Architectural Engineering Institute and a Fellow of the Institute.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssociated General Contractors of America, founded in 1918, is the largest and oldest con-struction trade association in the U.S., comprised of over 33,000 members that include general contractors and specialty contractors as well as suppliers and service providers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50460294218002,"sku":"9780470056219","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ad750dbd-e859-436e-a8b8-f606afcf5611.jpg?v=1730035993","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/green-construction-guide-9780470056219","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}