Nearly 100 of the most useful business forms and contracts for builders are gathered from builders across the country: sales and marketing forms, contracts, agreements, trade contractor specifications, checklists, orientation and quality control documents, and more. Documents can be downloaded from the CD and customized.
For contractors, project managers, architects -- anyone responsible for using and maintaining construction documents. The book covers: principles of sound documentation, including computer-generated documents; overcoming obstacles to paperwork preparation & distribution; writing effective transmittal letters, memos, cover notes -- with many examples; preparing paperwork that gets rapid results; selecting the right logging system.
From information on standard utility graphics through specifics on schedules and sequencing, this book covers every aspect of the working drawings and schedules that comprise a standard set of construction documents: - Site Plans - Floor Plans - Roof Plans - Reflected Ceiling Plans - Exterior Elevations - Building Sections - Wall Sections - Vertical Transportation Systems - Enlarged Plans and Interior Elements - Schedules Details Step-by-step graphics illustrate the precise sequencing of each drawing, presenting a system that can be used, with some modification, on virtually any type or size of commercial building. An invaluable teaching tool and reference.
This book provides readers with detailed coverage of the documents generated during the building construction process. Introducing readers to the major participants and their responsibilities to the documents commonly produced during the design and construction of a building, the First Edition focuses on the origin and format—which documents are used and why, how documents are used in the real world, and how they work together as a system, which ties the whole process together. For professionals with a career or interest in residential construction, construction law, commercial construction, construction claims, and/or construction management.
ACCURATELY INTERPRET GRAPHIC AND WRITTEN CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS Construction documents are the vital link between the architect's vision and the finished physical structure. Building professionals must accurately read and follow these documents in order to build a given design in the most efficient way possible. Print and Specifications Reading for Construction explains exactly how to interpret construction documents, offering students and professionals a complete package for learning and understanding. The text clearly lays out different graphic and written document types, how they developed, what information they contain, and their current use in residential and commercial construction today. Next, it looks in depth at the documents, revealing how each type works in action through example projects. Alongside the text, online access to three complete sets of sample sheets gives you experience working with prints and specifications. Inside you will discover: How to solve real construction problems in large-scale residential and commercial projects Coverage of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil drawings and specifications Relevant terminology for, and practical applications of, sustainability and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Practice questions and exercises throughout An all-in-one reference that combines clearly written text, complete document sample sets, and up-to-date digital resources, Print and Specifications Reading for Construction is an essential companion for anyone learning or practicing construction or contracting.
