The Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete Construction, Fourth Edition

While there are many things important to concrete construction, such as quality work and making a profit, safety must always be the number one priority. For that reason, safety is in the front of this book to emphasize its importance as critical to a successful project. This guide provides insight into proven construction practices that will produce quality concrete construction.

Contents include:

• How to Organize for Quality
• Concrete Mix Designs
• Foundations
• Formwork
• Reinforcement and Embedment in Structures
• Joints and Reinforcement for Slabs on Grade
• Preparing for Concreting
• Concrete Placing
• Finishing Common Field Problems
• Safety