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An On-the-Job Construction Administration Resource for Architects

Co-written by an architect and an attorney, this is the ideal desktop guide for architects, engineers, and other design professionals in need of expert advice on navigating the construction process and anticipating, avoiding, and managing liability risks. This invaluable construction administration resource leads you, step-by-step, through a typical project--from contract to closeout.

Construction Administration for Architects provides tested techniques for proactively minimizing potential construction problems, and responding strategically when unforeseen events occur. Covering private and public sector work, this comprehensive handbook contains essential information for emerging professionals as well as in-depth strategies for experienced industry veterans. Useful tips, checklists, and real-world examples are included throughout the book.

Construction Administration for Architects covers:

Agreements and contractsConstruction document details, such as specifications, drawing notes, project scope, credits, and cost estimatesRequests for proposal, bidding, and construction contract negotiationField testing, inspection, and certification of workDocuments management, including requests for substitution, requests for information, submittals, and applications for paymentProblems and disputes, such as poor workmanship, hidden conditions, and change order requestsContract closeout details, including schedule claims, retainage, and liensPost-construction warranty work and records retentionManaging and limiting liability risk

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A Complete Reference on Construction Waste Recycling

This GreenSource guide offers comprehensive information on how to recycle as much as 95 percent of new construction and demolition waste, reuse existing materials, and comply with U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED waste management guidelines.

Recycling Construction & Demolition Waste provides the strategies and tools you need to develop and implement a successful jobsite waste management plan. This practical resource also covers other programs that promote sustainable construction, such as the International Code Council's ICC-ES program, the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) Green Building Program, the Green Building Initiative Green Globes Program, BREEAM, and more.

FIND OUT HOW TO:

Manage construction and demolition waste on the jobsiteSet up an efficient jobsite recycling centerRecycle new construction wasteConduct an on-site audit to assess demolition wasteReuse existing materials, including asphalt, brick, concrete, insulation, structural steel, wood, glass, and moreDevelop a comprehensive waste management planComply with LEED standards to earn waste management creditsGet details on other green certification and code programsDocument waste management complianceInclude appropriate specifications in construction documentsMarket your jobsite recycling program

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An in-depth guide to greening industrial and commercial facilities

This GreenSource book is a valuable strategy and planning resource for saving money and energy by implementing sustainable production and business operations. Green Facilities: Industrial and Commercial LEED Certification examines a wide range of sustainability factors and reveals how to control costs through focused attention on reduced energy consumption, enhanced equipment efficiency, consistent maintenance, and more-flexible building and human resource management. Specific industry resources for each strategy are included in this practical guide.

GREEN FACILITIES: INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL LEED CERTIFICATION COVERS:

LEED certification and other sustainability programsIndoor health and thermal comfortUtilities, including renewable energy and on-site energy generationOperations--indoor chemicals, water management, lighting, cleaning, and moreBuilding features, such as doors, windows, loading docks, insulation, and air infiltrationExterior features, including landscaping, paving, shading, siding, roofing, and moreWeb resources, software, and government and utility programs