Practical Manual of Land Development
The Reference Choice for Land Development ProfessionalsCurrent data. Solid basics. Essential equations. An excellent text for land development newcomers. A favorite reference of experienced pros.A classic in land development instruction -- now newly updated and expanded --Practical Manual of Land Developmentprovides:An expert overview of land development engineeringStep-by-step instructions for designing grading plans; streets, roads, and highways; parking lots; sanitary sewers and storm drainsComprehensive help with civil engineering design, from feasibility studies to construction coordinationTested guidelines for preparing cost and fee estimatesChecklists for plans, specifications, and estimatesEssential reading on stakeholder participation in land development issuesHelpful tips on coordinating with other land development professionalsNEW IN THE FOURTH EDITIONNew and updated illustrations and checklistsUpdated best practices for Clean Water Act and National Pollution Discharge Elimination System complianceExpanded coverage of CADD (Computer-Assisted Design and Drafting)Guidance on complying with the Americans with Disabilities ActNew chapter on stormwater drainage controls