This book is the most comprehensive review of modern cofferdam design, estimating, and construction available on the market. It is a must for designers and construction companies who are responsible for the safe, effective, and efficient construction of cofferdams in rivers, dams, and harbors. This is a practical, not a theoretical book; its purpose is to help the builder avoid many of the common mistakes tat have proven so costly for those involved with this type of construction. The book contains details of ways to set up a safe project, strategies to use when building that will help avoid many of the potential problems, and costly errors that are part of the reputation surrounding cofferdam building.