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 Development provides: An expert overview of land development engineering Step-by-step instructions for designing grading plans; streets, roads, and highways; parking lots; sanitary sewers and storm drains Comprehensive help with civil engineering design, from feasibility studies to construction coordination Tested guidelines for preparing cost and fee estimates Checklists for plans, specifications, and estimates Essential reading on stakeholder participation in land development issues Helpful tips on coordinating with other land development professionals NEW IN THE FOURTH EDITION New and updated illustrations and checklists Updated best practices for Clean Water Act and National Pollution Discharge Elimination System compliance Expanded coverage of CADD (Computer-Assisted Design and Drafting) Guidance on complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act New chapter on stormwater drainage controlsColley, Barbara is the author of 'Practical Manual of Land Development', published 2005 under ISBN 9780071448666 and ISBN 0071448667.