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Author : Hans W. Meier
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Architecture
ISBN : PSU:000005862931
Author : Fred A. Stitt
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Buildings
ISBN : 007134103X
CONTENIDO: Common problems with specifications - How to create set of specifications - How to create office master specifications - Instructions for using the CSI format - Specification section checklist long form - Project manager and specifications - Writer considerations and decisions - Specifications development - Don't be taken in by bad substitutions during biddin.
Author : Construction Specifications Institute
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-19
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780470904879
The must-have specifications writing reference and essential study aid for the Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) Exam The CSI Practice Guides are a library of comprehensive references specifically and carefully designed for the construction professional. Each book examines important concepts and best practices integral to a particular aspect of the building process. The CSI Construction Specifications Practice Guide is focused on the roles and responsibilities of the specifications professional in meeting the challenges of the changing world of construction. In this volume, guidelines on topics like writing quality construction specifications and product selection are meshed with best practices for managing project information, working with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery, and writing sustainable design specifications. Other material covered in this guide includes: The Construction Specifications Institute's collected best practices for authoring specifications Specialized guidance on presentation and management of project information in the context of Building Information Modeling and sustainable design Includes access to a password-protected web site with bonus content, including a PDF of the printed book and copies of CSI format documents, such as UniFormat and SectionFormat/PageFormat An authoritative resource for effective written communication of design intent, The CSI Construction Specifications Practice Guide presents construction professionals and students studying for the Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) Exam with a solid foundation for improving their methods of collecting and delivering important specifications data. Serves as an authoritativeresource for effective writing of design intent Includes CSI's best practicesfor authoring specifications Offers specialized guidance on project information in the context of BIM and sustainable design
Author : Hans W. Meier
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 555 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Buildings
ISBN : 013169250X
Author : David E. MacLellan
Publisher : Homeowners Education Associ
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Construction industry
ISBN : 9780971196940
Author : Construction Specifications Institute
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 645 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010-12-07
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780470940198
Get the must-have reference on standards and best practices for the delivery of a construction project. The CSI Practice Guides are a library of comprehensive references specifi cally and carefully designed for the construction professional. Each book examines important concepts and best practices integral to a particular aspect of the construction process. Laying the foundation for this series, The CSI Project Delivery Practice Guide provides fundamental knowledge for the documentation, administration, and successful delivery of construction projects. It also serves as the pivotal starting point for understanding CSI's core values, as well as a useful study aid for those wishing to obtain the Construction Documents Technologist certificate. This easy-to-follow guide: Is a great introduction to the construction process for the new practitioner. Functions as a ready reference for the experienced construction professional. Packaged with the book is an access code which allows access to a password-protected web site with bonus content, including a PDF of the printed book and samples of CSI format documents, such as UniFormat and SectionFormat/PageFormat. The CSI Project Delivery Practice Guide offers general information all construction professionals need for understanding their roles in the delivery of a construction project. Key principles are presented and discussed in detail to allow the reader to take full advantage of material covered in depth by the more specialized CSI Practice Guides. If you can own only one Practice Guide, this is the one to get.
Author : United States. Soil Conservation Service
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Buildings
ISBN : UCR:31210024982439
Author : David Kent Ballast
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2007-03-16
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780471931515
The comprehensive guide to construction tolerances, newly revised and updated How much may a steel frame be out of plumb? What are the expected variations of a precast concrete panel? What is required to successfully detail finish materials on masonry? Updating and expanding on its popular first edition, the Handbook of Construction Tolerances, Second Edition remains the only comprehensive reference to the thousands of industry standard tolerances for the manufacture, fabrication, and installation of construction materials and components-- including all-important accumulated dimensional variations. Covering new materials and techniques developed since the book was first published, the Second Edition of this easy-to-use reference features: * More than 100 drawings illustrating the tolerance concepts * New sections on measuring compliance with tolerance standards; right-of-way construction; autoclaved aerated concrete; tilt-up concrete panels; interior stone wall cladding; structural insulated panels; decorative architectural glass; laminated architectural flat glass and bent glass * New guidelines on how to incorporate tolerance requirements in drawings and specifications * New information on how to apply tolerance information during contract administration With the Handbook, architects, engineers, contractors, interior designers, lawyers, and others involved in the construction industry will be armed with the information they need to design and detail more accurately, write better specifications, establish normal practice and standards of care, supervise construction, settle worksite disputes, and save time and money at every stage of building.
Author : USG
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-27
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781118749814
The tried-and-true Gypsum Construction Handbook is a systematic guide to selecting and using gypsum drywall, veneer plaster, tile backers, ceilings, and conventional plaster building materials. A widely respected training text for aspiring architects and engineers, the book provides detailed product information and efficient installation methodology. The Seventh Edition features updates in gypsum products, including ultralight panels, glass-mat panels, paperfaced plastic bead, and ultralightweight joint compound, and modern specialty acoustical and ceiling product guidelines. This comprehensive reference also incorporates the latest in sustainable products.
Author : Construction Specifications Institute
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-19
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780470940174
Get the must-have reference on construction contract administration -- and the essential study aid for the Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) Exam. The CSI Construction Contract Administration Practice Guide: Takes an in-depth look at standard contract documents and their successful use in construction projects. Provides expert commentary on various standard forms and their use in documenting design decisions made during project construction and providing for clear project communications. Discusses the roles and responsibilities of all parties to construction agreements and their effective management. Packaged with the book is an access code which provides access to a password-protected Web site with bonus content, including a PDF of the printed book and copies of CSI format documents, such as UniFormat and SectionFormat/PageFormat. This easy-to-follow guide offers invaluable tips all construction professionals can immediately put to use for improving the overall skill and efficiency of document preparation that accurately conveys stated goals, ensuring that all interested individuals receive fair representation throughout the entire construction process. Part of the CSI Practice Guides, a library of comprehensive references specifically and carefully designed for the construction professional. Each book examines important concepts and best practices integral to a particular aspect of the building process.
Author : Harold J. Rosen,Tom Heineman
Publisher : Wiley-Interscience
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1990-02
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015015532214
This third edition of the standard construction specifications writing guide has been updated to include new information on linking specifications to computer databases and to other parts of the design process. Construction Specifications Writing shows how to organize documents, consolidate the Federal government systems, generate well-researched mastertexts, automate specifications, write more condensed text, use full-time specifications consultants, and use the new knowledge-based specifying systems.
Author : The Construction Specifications Institute, Inc.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1532367775
Author : Sam Kubba
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 1064 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128104439
Handbook of Green Building Design and Construction: LEED, BREEAM, and Green Globes, Second Edition directly addresses the needs of building professionals interested in the evolving principles, strategies, and concepts of green/sustainable design. Written in an easy to understand style, the book is updated to reflect new standards to LEED. In addition, readers will find sections that cover the new standards to BREEAM that involve new construction Infrastructure, data centers, warehouses, and existing buildings. Provides vital information and penetrating insights into three of the top Green Building Codes and Standards applied Internationally Includes the latest updates for complying with LEED v4 Practices and BREEAM Presents case studies that draws on over 35 years of personal experience from across the world
Author : Mark Kalin,Robert S. Weygant,Harold J. Rosen,John R. Regener
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-13
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781118174388
Updated edition of the comprehensive rulebook to the specifier's craft With this latest update, Construction Specifications Writing, Sixth Edition continues to claim distinction as the foremost text on construction specifications. This mainstay in the field offers comprehensive, practical, and professional guidance to understanding the purposes and processes for preparation of construction specifications. This new edition uses real-world document examples that reflect current writing practices shaped by the well-established principles and requirements of major professional associations, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC), and the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). Also included are guidelines for correct terminology, product selection, organization of specifications according to recognized CSI formats, and practical techniques for document production. Fully revised throughout, this Sixth Edition includes: Updates to MasterFormat 2004, as well as SectionFormat/PageFormat 2007 and Uniformat End-of-chapter questions and specification-writing exercises Samples of the newly updated construction documents from the AIA New chapter on sustainable design and specifications for LEED projects Updated information on the role of specifications in Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Author : James J. O'Brien
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781461560173
Since the publication of the third edition in 1989, changes in quality control/assurance have affected the construction industry. This new fourth edition includes revised and new material relating to Section A, specifically Total Quality Management, ISO 9000, and quality control. The Codes and Standards Section, Contract Documents, and Legal Documents Sections have also been extensively updated. Construction Inspection Handbook systematically reinstates the importance of quality by providing you with a comprehensive quality assurance plan. At the same time, this ensures that your construction projects meet contract specifications, comply with Construction Specification Institute standards, and conform with safety requirements and legal codes.