Demolition Handbook Published

Demolition: Practices, Technology, and Management, by Richard J. Diven and Mark Shaurette, will be a reference resource for anyone involved in demolition projects, particularly students of construction management and engineering. Covered in the book, developed in cooperation with the National Demolition Association, is the full range of technical and management issues encountered by the demolition contractor and those who hire demolition contractors. These include modern demolition practices, the impact of different construction types, demolition regulations, estimating demolition work, demolition contracts, safety on the demolition project, typical demolition equipment, debris handling and recycling, use of explosives, demolition contractors’ participation in disaster response, and demolition project management.

During the 1990s, the number of contractors grew by nearly 60%, and there are now more than 800 U.S. companies focused on demolition as well as many more offering this service as part of their portfolio. It has also become an increasingly complex business, requiring a combination of project management skills, legal and contractual knowledge, and engineering skills from its practitioners. To order a copy, contact: www.thepress.purdue.edu or 800-247-6553.

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