Print and Specifications Reading for Construction
Print and Specifications Reading for Construction
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Summary
Construction documents consist of the blueprints and written specifications for a building project, and are used by the building professional as instructions. This comprehensive manual on interpresing construction documents covers both the graphic and written sets and demonstrates how they relate to each other.
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Print and Specifications Reading for Construction by Ron Russell
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.RON RUSSELL has been an instructor at the North Lake College's Construction Management and Technology Department in Dallas, Texas, for over twenty years. He is also Senior Construction Administrator for PBK Architects. Previously, he was associate director of facilities technical services at Southern Methodist University.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780470879412 |
| ISBN 10 | 0470879416 |
| Title | Print and Specifications Reading for Construction |
| Author | Ron Russell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Year published | 2011-12-30 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |