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access to any online entitlements included with the product.
Improve Your Ability to Read and Interpret All Types of
Construction Drawings Blueprint Reading is a step-by-step guide to
reading and interpreting all types of construction drawings. Filled
with hundreds of illustrations and study questions, this
easy-to-use resource offers a complete overview of construction
drawing basics for every aspect of the construction process- from
site work, foundations, and structural systems to interior work and
finishes. Covering all the latest technological advances, noted
architect Sam Kubba offers detailed information on: Blueprint
standards-ANSI, ISO, AWS, and ASME Computer-aided design (CAD) and
computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) Lines, views, elevations,
and dimensions Layouts of all construction drawing
types-architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical
Specifications-MasterFormat and UniFormat Symbols-materials,
electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and others How to avoid costly pitfalls
on construction projects You'll also find a glossary of terms for
quick reference, convenient tables and charts for identifying
symbols and abbreviations, and much more. Inside This
Skills-Building Guide to Construction Drawing Basics * Blueprint
Standards * Blueprints and Construction Drawings: A Universal
Language * Understanding Lines * Types of Views * Understanding
Dimensions * Layout of Construction Drawings * Understanding
Industrial Blueprints * The Meaning of Symbols * Understanding
Schedules * Specifications * ISO Issues, Codes, and Building
Regulations * Construction Business Environment
LEED v4 Practices, Certification, and Accreditation Handbook,
Second Edition, provides users with a practical user-friendly
roadmap that presents the guidelines for selecting the LEED v4
rating system to better fit a particular project (e.g. LEED for
Building Design and Construction, LEED for Operations and
Maintenance, LEED for Interior Design and Construction, LEED for
Building Design and Construction, or LEED for Neighborhood
Development). In addition, this comprehensive handbook carefully
explains the modifications in the credentialing process, including
the new 3-Tier system requiring applicants to first take the LEED
(TM) Green Associate exam, followed by the LEED (TM) Professional
Accreditation exam.
Green Construction is a specialized and skilled profession, and the
author has extensive experience in this field. With this in mind,
the reference is designed to provide practical guidelines and
essential insights in preparing competent and professional looking
?Project Analysis Reports? and ?Project Status Reports?. The book
also provides numerous tips on how to phrase the language of
reports in a manner that is articulate and clearly understood by
Real Estate Lenders and investors, as well as being an
indispensable companion for both information and stimulus.
Written in a conversational manner, this book will clarify the nuts
and bolts of green construction, finance, and cost monitoring? as a
profession, and will outline the many attributes required to being
successful in this field. Moreover, it will scrutinize the
mechanics of organizing monthly meetings, contractor payment
certifications, budgets, change orders, construction schedules,
code compliance, waivers of lean, and much more.
Drawing on over 30 years of personal experience across the world -
both as an employee and as an employer, the reader will learn how
to plan and implement sound business strategies and form alliances
in a global context. The book also offers important information and
penetrating insights into the process of setting up and working as
a due-diligence consultant. In a clear, practical style, it will be
explained how to identify opportunities for business development
and how to maximize return. It will also articulate how to meet new
challenges as well as avoid many of the pitfalls along the way.
For the individual professional, this guide provides useful
information and tips to help secure a high paying professional
position. The book will include amongst other things, up-to-date
information on hundreds of useful contacts. Topics covered in this
guide include: types of services offered, the consultant's role on
the construction loan team, what the lender needs to know, and
marketing techniques. The guide will also include a comprehensive
appendix that will contain numerous sample letters (e.g. for
marketing and certification), building loan agreements, AIA forms,
lender/consultant agreement, closeout documents and much more.
Likewise included will be an extensive list of useful references
from a variety of resources, and much more. Indeed, this handbook
will be the most detailed & comprehensive program on the
market. It meets all the criteria of a major work and will provide
vital and absorbing reading.
Provides a detailed blueprint of how to conduct monthly meetings,
investigations, understand typical client/consultant agreements,
analyze contractor requisitions
Includes sample letters, reports, forms and agreements for easy
reference.
Practical guidelines for preparing Property Analysis and Property
Status Reports
Includes a glossary of important terms, abbreviations and acronyms
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.
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not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or
access to any online entitlements included with the product.
Accurately Assess the Physical Condition of Property for Commercial
Real Estate Transactions! Turn to Property Condition Assessments
for comprehensive guidance on accurately collecting, analyzing, and
reporting data on the physical condition of property for commercial
real estate transactions. This definitive resource provides expert
information for evaluating the quality of construction, integrity
of building systems, and other critical components. This hands-on
reference discusses the latest industry standards and explains how
to appraise structural, roofing, mechanical, plumbing, electrical,
lighting, and interior systems ...rate the condition of existing
equipment and components...establish estimated costs for correcting
physical deficiencies...uncover maintenance problems...and more.
The book also shows you how to incorporate and set up a corporate
website, seize business opportunities in the booming property
assessment field and maximize returns. Filled with over 250
detailed illustrations, Property Condition Assessments features:
Guidelines for identifying defects, deficiencies, items of deferred
maintenance, and code violations Insights into litigation, dispute
resolution, and expert testimony Business-building advice on
presentations, marketing, and setting up an office and website
Sample reports, forms, templates and letters - all needed for a
successful career in this industry Inside This One-Stop Property
Assessment Guide * The Property Condition Assessment Process *
Building Systems: Design and Evaluation * Building Systems:
Description and Observation * Business Development * Sample
Documents * Standards and Guidelines * Resource Listings * Glossary
of Terms *_ And Much More
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