Print and Specifications Reading for ConstructionISBN: 978-0-470-87941-2
Hardcover
240 pages
December 2011
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SECTION I
THE PROJECT PROCESS 1
CHAPTER 1 Evolution of the Construction Project 3
The Construction Phases 3
The Construction Project Team Members 13
The Construction Team Relationships 16
Summary 18
Chapter 1 Learning Outcomes 19
Chapter 1 Questions 19
CHAPTER 2 Construction Project Contract Documents 21
Agreements between the Primary Team Members 21
Project Defi nition Documents 22
Summary 29
Chapter 2 Learning Outcomes 29
Chapter 2 Questions 30
CHAPTER 3 Working Drawings 31
The Drawing Structure 31
The Drawing Elements 40
Drawing Scales and Dimensions 52
Summary 57
Chapter 3 Learning Outcomes 57
Chapter 3 Questions 58
CHAPTER 4 Specifi cations 59
Specification Users 59
The Specifi cations Structure 60
Information in the Specifi cations 73
Summary 75
Chapter 4 Learning Outcomes 76
Chapter 4 Questions 76
CHAPTER 5 Finding Construction Information in the Working Drawings and Specifications 77
Document Structure Review 77
First Look at the Working Drawings and Specifications 80
Finding Construction Information in the Working Drawings and Specifi cations 82
Summary 85
Chapter 5 Learning Outcomes 85
Chapter 5 Questions 85
SECTION II
BUILDING THE PROJECT 87
CHAPTER 6 Architectural Category of the Drawings 89
Division 1, “General Requirements” 89
Division 4, “Masonry” 91
Division 5, “Metals” 93
Division 6, “Woods, Plastics, and Composites” 95
Division 7, “Thermal and Moisture Protection” 97
Division 8, “Opening” 104
Division 9, “Finishes” 112
Division 10, “Specialties” 125
Divisions 11 and 12, “Equipment” and “Furnishings” 125
Division 14, “Conveying Equipment” 125
Summary 129
CHAPTER 7 Structural Category of the Drawings 131
Division 3, “Concrete” 133
Division 4, “Masonry” 138
Division 5, “Metals” 141
Division 6, “Woods, Plastics, and Composites” 150
Summary 153
CHAPTER 8 Mechanical Category of the Drawings 157
HVAC Systems 158
Summary 170
CHAPTER 9 Electrical Category of the Drawings 171
Main Power Distribution 172
Secondary Level of Power Distribution 176
Lighting Electrical Distribution Systems 181
Summary 183
CHAPTER 10 Plumbing Category of the Drawings 185
Supply Piping Systems 185
Plumbing Collection Systems 195
Summary 199
CHAPTER 11 Civil/Sitework Category of the Drawings 201
Civil Drawings 201
Architects Site Plans 212
MEP Drawings 212
Summary 215
Glossary 217
Index 225
