Specifying BuildingsProviding an overview of specifying, from selecting materials and products to writing the specification documents, Specifying Buildings is a new guide to this important part of the construction process. Where it differs from most books is in covering the management of the specification process, making sure that the design intent is transferred to the building assembly as specified. Covering a wide range of practices, Stephen Emmitt and David Yeomans have ensured the book has global relevance with specific differences between UK, Australia and the US identified. Case studies demonstrate how specifying works in practice. This book will prove invaluable to students of building, construction and architecture as well as professionals in the industry. |
Contents
Chapter 1 Specifications in context | 1 |
Chapter 2 Specifying design intent | 19 |
Chapter 3 Information sources | 38 |
Chapter 4 Selection criteria | 55 |
Chapter 5 Specification writing | 65 |
Chapter 6 Managing the specification process | 79 |
Chapter 7 Specifying new building products | 102 |
Chapter 8 Becoming aware of new products | 123 |
Chapter 9 Monitoring the specification of buildings | 145 |
Chapter 10 Specifier observed | 160 |
Chapter 11 Towards best practice | 172 |
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Appendix Postal questionnaire results and commentary
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Other editions - View all
Specifying Buildings: A Design Management Perspective Stephen Emmitt,David T. Yeomans Limited preview - 2001 |
Specifying Buildings: A Design Manangement Perspective Stephen Emmitt,David T. Yeomans Limited preview - 2008 |
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