Errors and omissions in working architecture drawings are one of the major causes of building failures, construction cost overruns, extra charges by contractors, and lawsuits. Presented here is a list of checklists designed to ensure the accuracy and completeness of these drawings in residential, commercial, and institutional projects of all sizes. Ten chapters cover general information, site plans, floor plans, interior and exterior elevations, roof plans, building cross sections, schedules, foundation and framing plans, construction details, and consultant coordination. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Prepare flawless construction documents every time. How would you like to save up to 50% of the time and money spent on design services for your next building project? Working Drawing Manual, by Fred A. Stitt, gives you systematic checklists for quickly organizing and managingthe huge mass of data needed to prepare accurate construction documents for any new building. Guaranteed to help you avoid costly delays, changes, job-site miscommunications and lawsuits, these handy checklists make it a snap to plan the scope and content of each set ofdrawings...decide exactly what needs to be drawn...and understand how each item in a drawing relates to others. With this easy-to-use guide, you can: make quick work of site plans, floor plans, interior and exterior elevations, roof plans, building cross sections, reflectedceiling plans, schedules, details and wall sections; stay on top of new technologies and code requirements; get up to speed on the New Uniform Drawing Format & CADD Layering Guidelines; improve your skills with the AIA CEU self-study module; and much more!
