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Explains standard machine operations for the tractor-loader-backhoe, how to work with weight distribution, momentum, pitch of slope, and center of gravity. Also covers how to dig around utilities, plan jobs, as well as set-up techniques, grading and compaction techniques, trenching procedures, loading material, clearing land, and demolition methods. | | Explains how to handle all excavation, grading, compaction, paving and pipeline work. This is the completely revised edition of the popular guide used by over 25,000 excavation contractors. |
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Shows how to read plans and compute quantities for both trench and surface excavation, figure crew and equipment, productivity, unit costs, make bids, and get bonds. | | How to calculate the amount of dirt you’ll have to move and the cost of owning and operating the machines you’ll do it with. Covers quantity estimating in detail & explains how to assign labor and equipment costs. |
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Commercial construction work is usually larger than residential, the payoff is better and you don't have to deal with homeowners. If you've been thinking of taking on more commercial jobs, you should have the information in this new book. | ||
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